In-Home Dementia Care in West Bountiful, UT

Local figures

Dementia Care in West Bountiful, UT: the local picture

45

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

988

residents 65 or older (17% of West Bountiful)

18%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

West Bountiful has about 45 residents aged 85 or older among 988 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.

18% 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.

1.9% of older West Bountiful 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.

West Bountiful compared with Davis County and Utah

Census figure	West Bountiful	Davis County	Utah
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.0%	1.2%
Residents 65 or older	17%	11%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	1.9%	19%	22%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.4%	7.1%	7.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.9%	11%	16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$105,096	$77,239	—

Older residents in towns around West Bountiful

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Woods Cross, UT	2.0 mi	760	12
Centerville, UT	2.2 mi	3,283	335
Bountiful, UT	3.2 mi	6,716	1,103
North Salt Lake, UT	3.8 mi	2,294	193
Farmington, UT	5.8 mi	2,707	174
Salt Lake City, UT	8.7 mi	26,103	2,735

Nursing homes near West Bountiful

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Monument Healthcare Stonecreek	Bountiful, UT	1.5 mi	2 of 5	122	(801) 951-2273
South Davis Specialty Care	Bountiful, UT	2.3 mi	5 of 5	95	(801) 295-2361
Monument Healthcare Bountiful	Bountiful, UT	2.9 mi	3 of 5	100	(801) 295-3135
Midtown Manor	Salt Lake City, UT	9.3 mi	1 of 5	82	(801) 363-6340
City Creek Post Acute	Salt Lake City, UT	10 mi	4 of 5	108	(801) 322-5521
Maple Ridge Rehabilitation And Nursing	Salt Lake City, UT	10 mi	1 of 5	36	(801) 355-6891

Hospices serving West Bountiful

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Independence Hospice	Woods Cross, UT	1.0 mi	(801) 298-1100
Rocky Mountain Hospice - Utah	Woods Cross, UT	2.5 mi	(801) 397-4900
Symbii Davis Hospice	Bountiful, UT	2.5 mi	(801) 298-8983
Valeo Hospice	Layton, UT	13 mi	(801) 475-6222

Straight-line miles from the center of West Bountiful. 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 West Bountiful

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 17% of the $8,758 monthly median income of West Bountiful 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 West Bountiful: common questions

What nursing homes are near West Bountiful?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Monument Healthcare Stonecreek in Bountiful (1.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); South Davis Specialty Care in Bountiful (2.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Monument Healthcare Bountiful in Bountiful (2.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in West Bountiful?

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 17% of the $8,758 monthly median income of West Bountiful 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 West Bountiful, UT