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

Local figures

Dementia Care in South Jordan, UT: the local picture

1,069

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

10,262

residents 65 or older (12% of South Jordan)

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Salt Lake County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

South Jordan has about 1,069 residents aged 85 or older among 10,262 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.

24% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Salt Lake County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

20% of older South Jordan 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.

South Jordan compared with Salt Lake County and Utah

Census figure	South Jordan	Salt Lake County	Utah
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.2%	1.2%
Residents 65 or older	12%	12%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	25%	22%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.7%	7.8%	7.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	21%	16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$88,562	$71,396	—

Older residents in towns around South Jordan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Riverton, UT	3.0 mi	4,900	446
West Jordan, UT	3.3 mi	11,497	719
Herriman, UT	4.6 mi	2,807	159
Bluffdale, UT	6.2 mi	1,255	227
Midvale, UT	6.7 mi	3,415	476
Kearns, UT	6.8 mi	3,161	244

Nursing homes near South Jordan

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Copper Ridge Health Care	West Jordan, UT	2.4 mi	3 of 5	120	(801) 280-2273
Rocky Mountain Care - Riverton	Riverton, UT	2.5 mi	4 of 5	40	(801) 693-3900
Stonehenge Of South Jordan	South Jordan, UT	3.3 mi	5 of 5	32	(801) 253-1370
Neurorestorative	Riverton, UT	4.6 mi	4 of 5	64	(801) 417-9400
Sandy Health And Rehab	Sandy, UT	5.8 mi	1 of 5	141	(801) 561-9839
Cascades At Riverwalk	Midvale, UT	6.1 mi	4 of 5	120	(801) 565-0800

Hospices serving South Jordan

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ability Hospice	South Jordan, UT	2.0 mi	(385) 287-1311
Intermountain Health Hospice - Salt Lake	South Jordan, UT	2.0 mi	(385) 887-6000
Active Hospice, LLC	Sandy, UT	6.1 mi	(801) 438-6285
Suncrest Hospice	Sandy, UT	6.1 mi	(801) 996-8469

Straight-line miles from the center of South Jordan. 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 South Jordan

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 20% of the $7,380 monthly median income of South Jordan 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 South Jordan: common questions

What nursing homes are near South Jordan?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Copper Ridge Health Care in West Jordan (2.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Rocky Mountain Care - Riverton in Riverton (2.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Stonehenge Of South Jordan in South Jordan (3.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in South Jordan?

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 20% of the $7,380 monthly median income of South Jordan 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 South Jordan, UT