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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Sunset, UT: the local picture

44

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

396

residents 65 or older (7.1% of Sunset)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Davis County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Sunset has about 44 residents aged 85 or older among 396 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.

45% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Davis County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

21% of older Sunset 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.

Sunset compared with Davis County and Utah

Census figure	Sunset	Davis County	Utah
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.0%	1.2%
Residents 65 or older	7.1%	11%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	19%	22%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	7.1%	7.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	11%	16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,964	$77,239	—

Older residents in towns around Sunset

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Clinton, UT	2.0 mi	2,175	133
Roy, UT	2.5 mi	4,352	491
Riverdale, UT	2.8 mi	1,213	91
Clearfield, UT	2.9 mi	2,870	161
Washington Terrace, UT	3.3 mi	1,779	107
West Point, UT	3.8 mi	1,011	50

Nursing homes near Sunset

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heritage Park Healthcare And Rehabilitation	Roy, UT	2.0 mi	3 of 5	176	(801) 825-9731
Rocky Mountain Care- Clearfield	Clearfield, UT	3.5 mi	2 of 5	168	(801) 728-4300
MT Ogden Health And Rehabilitation Center	Washington Terrace, UT	3.6 mi	5 of 5	108	(801) 479-5700
The Terrace Transitional	Ogden, UT	3.6 mi	3 of 5	120	(801) 479-9855
Thatcher Brook Rehabilitation & Care Center	Clearfield, UT	3.9 mi	5 of 5	30	(801) 614-5700
Stonehenge Of Ogden	Washington Terrace, UT	4.2 mi	5 of 5	52	(801) 475-0500

Hospices serving Sunset

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Inspiration Hospice, LLC	Clearfield, UT	1.2 mi	(801) 281-1314
Cascade Springs Hospice	Clearfield, UT	1.2 mi	(385) 460-0988
Applegate Hospice	South Ogden, UT	3.5 mi	(801) 394-3250
Valeo Hospice	Layton, UT	4.6 mi	(801) 475-6222

Straight-line miles from the center of Sunset. 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 Sunset

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 38% of the $3,914 monthly median income of Sunset 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 Sunset: common questions

What nursing homes are near Sunset?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Heritage Park Healthcare And Rehabilitation in Roy (2.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Rocky Mountain Care- Clearfield in Clearfield (3.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); MT Ogden Health And Rehabilitation Center in Washington Terrace (3.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Sunset?

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 38% of the $3,914 monthly median income of Sunset 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Sunset, UT