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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Star Valley, AZ: the local picture

80

residents 85 or older (3.2% of all residents)

1,160

residents 65 or older (46% of Star Valley)

26%

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

2

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Star Valley has about 80 residents aged 85 or older among 1,160 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.

26% 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.

38% of older Star Valley 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.

Star Valley compared with Gila County and Arizona

Census figure	Star Valley	Gila County	Arizona
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	2.8%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	46%	31%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	38%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	29%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.7%	11%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.5%	14%	26%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,750	$51,828	—

Older residents in towns around Star Valley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Payson, AZ	5.7 mi	6,595	713
Heber-Overgaard, AZ	39 mi	891	40
Camp Verde, AZ	42 mi	3,403	195
Lake Montezuma, AZ	42 mi	2,059	18
Village of Oak Creek, AZ	48 mi	3,865	286
Carefree, AZ	50 mi	1,817	98

Nursing homes near Star Valley

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Payson Care Center	Payson, AZ	5.9 mi	2 of 5	163	(928) 474-6896
Rim Country Health & Retirement Community	Payson, AZ	6.3 mi	2 of 5	109	(928) 474-1120

Hospices serving Star Valley

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Compassus-Payson	Payson, AZ	4.5 mi	(928) 472-6340
Hospice Of Payson, LLC	Payson, AZ	4.5 mi	(928) 474-2415
Arizona Care Hospice	Fountain Hills, AZ	53 mi	(480) 588-8200
Savior Hospice	Phoenix, AZ	65 mi	(480) 320-4733

Straight-line miles from the center of Star Valley. 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 Star Valley

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 47% of the $3,229 monthly median income of Star Valley 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 Star Valley: common questions

What nursing homes are near Star Valley?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Payson Care Center in Payson (5.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Rim Country Health & Retirement Community in Payson (6.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Star Valley?

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 47% of the $3,229 monthly median income of Star Valley 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 Star Valley, AZ