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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Phoenix, AZ: the local picture

20,478

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

200,993

residents 65 or older (12% of Phoenix)

32%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Phoenix has about 20,478 residents aged 85 or older among 200,993 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.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Maricopa County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older Phoenix 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.

Phoenix compared with Maricopa County and Arizona

Census figure	Phoenix	Maricopa County	Arizona
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	12%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.7%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	36%	26%	26%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,438	$66,038	—

Older residents in towns around Phoenix

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Glendale, AZ	6.3 mi	33,463	3,729
Paradise Valley, AZ	7.5 mi	4,118	550
Sun City, AZ	12 mi	28,020	4,216
Youngtown, AZ	12 mi	1,270	262
Tolleson, AZ	13 mi	1,257	74
El Mirage, AZ	14 mi	3,636	307

Nursing homes near Phoenix

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
North Mountain Medical And Rehabilitation Center	Phoenix, AZ	1.2 mi	5 of 5	164	(602) 944-1666
Coronado Healthcare Center	Phoenix, AZ	1.3 mi	5 of 5	191	(602) 256-7500
Christian Care Nursing Center	Phoenix, AZ	1.6 mi	4 of 5	20	(602) 443-5405
Beatitudes Campus	Phoenix, AZ	2.4 mi	3 of 5	72	(602) 335-8466
The Terraces Of Phoenix	Phoenix, AZ	2.9 mi	5 of 5	64	(602) 944-4455
The Rehabilitation Center At The Palazzo	Phoenix, AZ	3.1 mi	4 of 5	60	(602) 433-6300

Hospices serving Phoenix

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
AZ Hospice Care Inc	Phoenix, AZ	2.1 mi	(480) 645-9640
St Rita Hospice Inc	Phoenix, AZ	2.1 mi	(602) 922-0266
Copper Sky Hospice LLC	Phoenix, AZ	2.1 mi	(602) 830-0605
Summit Hospice	Phoenix, AZ	2.1 mi	(602) 535-8255

Straight-line miles from the center of Phoenix. 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 Phoenix

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 30% of the $5,037 monthly median income of Phoenix 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 Phoenix: common questions

What nursing homes are near Phoenix?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are North Mountain Medical And Rehabilitation Center in Phoenix (1.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Coronado Healthcare Center in Phoenix (1.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Christian Care Nursing Center in Phoenix (1.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Phoenix?

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 30% of the $5,037 monthly median income of Phoenix 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.

More near Phoenix

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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 Phoenix, AZ