Dementia Care in Roy, UT: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Roy, UT: the local picture

491

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

4,352

residents 65 or older (11% of Roy)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Weber County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Roy has about 491 residents aged 85 or older among 4,352 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.

35% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Weber County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

21% of older Roy 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.

Roy compared with Weber County and Utah

Census figure	Roy	Weber County	Utah
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.2%	1.2%
Residents 65 or older	11%	12%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	24%	22%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.0%	8.3%	7.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	15%	16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,930	$63,213	—

Older residents in towns around Roy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Riverdale, UT	2.4 mi	1,213	91
Clinton, UT	2.4 mi	2,175	133
Sunset, UT	2.5 mi	396	44
West Haven, UT	2.6 mi	1,617	113
Washington Terrace, UT	3.7 mi	1,779	107
West Point, UT	4.3 mi	1,011	50

Nursing homes near Roy

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heritage Park Healthcare And Rehabilitation	Roy, UT	0.7 mi	3 of 5	176	(801) 825-9731
MT Ogden Health And Rehabilitation Center	Washington Terrace, UT	4.1 mi	5 of 5	108	(801) 479-5700
The Terrace Transitional	Ogden, UT	4.1 mi	3 of 5	120	(801) 479-9855
Stonehenge Of Ogden	Washington Terrace, UT	4.1 mi	5 of 5	52	(801) 475-0500
South Ogden Post-Acute (Cascades At South Ogden)	Ogden, UT	5.2 mi	2 of 5	122	(801) 479-8455
Crestwood Rehabilitation And Nursing	Ogden, UT	5.4 mi	2 of 5	88	(801) 627-2273

Hospices serving Roy

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Inspiration Hospice, LLC	Clearfield, UT	2.9 mi	(801) 281-1314
Cascade Springs Hospice	Clearfield, UT	2.9 mi	(385) 460-0988
Applegate Hospice	South Ogden, UT	3.5 mi	(801) 394-3250
Valeo Hospice	Layton, UT	7.1 mi	(801) 475-6222

Straight-line miles from the center of Roy. 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 Roy

At the Utah median aide wage of $17.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,495 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,161 monthly median income of Roy households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Utah's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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 Roy: common questions

What nursing homes are near Roy?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Heritage Park Healthcare And Rehabilitation in Roy (0.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); MT Ogden Health And Rehabilitation Center in Washington Terrace (4.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); The Terrace Transitional in Ogden (4.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Roy?

At the Utah median aide wage of $17.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,495 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,161 monthly median income of Roy households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Utah's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Roy, UT