Dementia Care in Paulden, AZ: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Paulden, AZ: the local picture

67

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

1,451

residents 65 or older (30% of Paulden)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Yavapai County)

5

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Paulden has about 67 residents aged 85 or older among 1,451 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

30% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Yavapai County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

21% of older Paulden residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Paulden compared with Yavapai County and Arizona

Census figure	Paulden	Yavapai County	Arizona
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.9%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	30%	34%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.8%	9.9%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	10%	26%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,167	$60,919	—

Older residents in towns around Paulden

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Chino Valley, AZ	11 mi	3,940	185
Williamson, AZ	13 mi	3,391	203
Prescott, AZ	21 mi	19,256	2,012
Prescott Valley, AZ	22 mi	14,689	1,381
Clarkdale, AZ	27 mi	1,657	184
Dewey-Humboldt, AZ	29 mi	1,470	80

Nursing homes near Paulden

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mountain View Manor	Prescott, AZ	20 mi	1 of 5	116	(928) 778-4837
Prescott Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation	Prescott Valley, AZ	23 mi	2 of 5	58	(928) 775-0045
Granite Creek Health & Rehabilitation Center	Prescott, AZ	23 mi	2 of 5	128	(928) 778-9603
Prescott Village Nursing & Rehabilitation	Prescott, AZ	23 mi	2 of 5	58	(928) 778-2450
Haven Health Prescott, LLC	Prescott, AZ	23 mi	4 of 5	58	(928) 778-9667

Hospices serving Paulden

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Angels Care Hospice	Prescott, AZ	21 mi	(928) 379-2887
The Pines Hospice	Prescott, AZ	21 mi	(928) 632-0111
Maggie's Hospice, LLC	Prescott, AZ	21 mi	(928) 775-2290
Good Samaritan Society Prescott Hospice	Prescott, AZ	21 mi	(928) 778-5655

Straight-line miles from the center of Paulden. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

Keeping a predictable daily routine
Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
Meals, hydration and medication reminders
Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions

Cost

What dementia care costs in Paulden

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $4,431 monthly median income of Paulden households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see ALTCS family caregiver rules: how to get paid to care for a family member in Arizona.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Dementia Care in Paulden: common questions

What nursing homes are near Paulden?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Mountain View Manor in Prescott (20 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Prescott Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation in Prescott Valley (23 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Granite Creek Health & Rehabilitation Center in Prescott (23 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Paulden?

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $4,431 monthly median income of Paulden households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Paulden, AZ