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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Sierra Vista, AZ: the local picture

793

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

9,859

residents 65 or older (22% of Sierra Vista)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Cochise County)

2

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Sierra Vista has about 793 residents aged 85 or older among 9,859 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.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Cochise County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Sierra Vista 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.

Sierra Vista compared with Cochise County and Arizona

Census figure	Sierra Vista	Cochise County	Arizona
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	22%	25%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	36%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	31%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	14%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	19%	27%	26%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,706	$48,828	—

Older residents in towns around Sierra Vista

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Sierra Vista Southeast, AZ	9.6 mi	4,234	222
Whetstone, AZ	11 mi	663	8
Benson, AZ	24 mi	1,677	138
Bisbee, AZ	25 mi	1,744	57
Corona de Tucson, AZ	38 mi	1,000	18
Vail, AZ	39 mi	2,786	181

Nursing homes near Sierra Vista

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Haven Of Sierra Vista, LLC	Sierra Vista, AZ	2.4 mi	2 of 5	100	(520) 459-4900
Life Care Center Of Sierra Vista	Sierra Vista, AZ	2.8 mi	1 of 5	152	(520) 458-1050

Hospices serving Sierra Vista

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Valor Hospice	Sierra Vista, AZ	3.5 mi	(520) 458-9450
Casa De La Paz Hospice	Sierra Vista, AZ	3.5 mi	(520) 263-3400
Haven Hospice	Tucson, AZ	56 mi	(520) 363-2585
T M C Hospice Aka Peppi's House	Tucson, AZ	58 mi	(520) 307-6257

Straight-line miles from the center of Sierra Vista. 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 Sierra Vista

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 $4,476 monthly median income of Sierra Vista 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 Sierra Vista: common questions

What nursing homes are near Sierra Vista?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Haven Of Sierra Vista, LLC in Sierra Vista (2.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Life Care Center Of Sierra Vista in Sierra Vista (2.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Sierra Vista?

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 $4,476 monthly median income of Sierra Vista 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 Sierra Vista, AZ