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

Local figures

Dementia Care in San Carlos, AZ: the local picture

20

residents 85 or older (0.4% of all residents)

429

residents 65 or older (8.6% of San Carlos)

58%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Gila County)

2

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

San Carlos has about 20 residents aged 85 or older among 429 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.

58% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Gila County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

13% of older San Carlos 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.

San Carlos compared with Gila County and Arizona

Census figure	San Carlos	Gila County	Arizona
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	2.8%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	8.6%	31%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	58%	38%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	29%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	11%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	25%	14%	26%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$109,292	$51,828	—

Older residents in towns around San Carlos

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Globe, AZ	16 mi	1,463	124
Central Heights-Midland City, AZ	20 mi	492	9
Superior, AZ	38 mi	883	92
Whiteriver, AZ	45 mi	446	11
Pima, AZ	48 mi	471	93
San Manuel, AZ	52 mi	906	241

Nursing homes near San Carlos

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heritage Health Care Center	Globe, AZ	17 mi	4 of 5	96	(928) 425-3118
Haven Of Globe	Globe, AZ	18 mi	1 of 5	104	(928) 425-5721

Hospices serving San Carlos

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aviant Hospice Gila	Globe, AZ	18 mi	(928) 425-5400
Thema Health Services	Phoenix, AZ	90 mi	(602) 889-4400

Straight-line miles from the center of San Carlos. 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 San Carlos

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 17% of the $9,108 monthly median income of San Carlos 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 San Carlos: common questions

What nursing homes are near San Carlos?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Heritage Health Care Center in Globe (17 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Haven Of Globe in Globe (18 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in San Carlos?

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 17% of the $9,108 monthly median income of San Carlos 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 San Carlos, AZ