Companion Care in Daytona Beach Shores, FL for Seniors

Local figures

Companion Care in Daytona Beach Shores, FL: the local picture

2,881

residents 65 or older (56% of Daytona Beach Shores)

26%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (27% in Volusia County)

16%

of residents 5+ speak a language other than English at home

7.0%

of households have no vehicle (5.3% in Volusia County)

About 737 residents of Daytona Beach Shores aged 65 or older live alone, 26% of older residents in households (27% in Volusia County). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.

7.0% of Daytona Beach Shores households have no vehicle (5.3% in Volusia County). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

Of the 2,881 Daytona Beach Shores residents aged 65 or older, 335 are 85 or older (12%). Before the first visit with someone in that oldest group, ask the family about hearing, eyesight, walking and any memory changes, so the visit is planned around them.

1,591 Daytona Beach Shores households headed by someone 65 or older own their home and 242 rent. A companion visiting a house may also help with mail, light chores and keeping an eye on things; in an apartment building, ask whether visitors sign in.

About 140 older Daytona Beach Shores residents (4.9%) live below the poverty line (9.9% in Volusia County). For them, Medicaid home and community-based services or the local Area Agency on Aging may cover some companion or homemaker hours, depending on the state program; private pay is not the only route.

About 16% of Daytona Beach Shores residents aged 5 and over speak a language other than English at home. The most common are Spanish (223), other Indo-European languages (212), Arabic (122). If the person you care for is more at ease in one of these languages, say so in your posting; many caregivers list the languages they speak.

Daytona Beach Shores compared with Volusia County and Florida

Census figure	Daytona Beach Shores	Volusia County	Florida
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	27%	25%
Residents 65 or older	56%	25%	21%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	16%	16%	31%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	5.3%	6.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.9%	9.9%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	34%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$81,806	$54,671	—

Older residents in towns around Daytona Beach Shores

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
South Daytona, FL	1.5 mi	3,121	30%
Port Orange, FL	4.4 mi	16,315	29%
Ponce Inlet, FL	6.2 mi	1,907	19%
Holly Hill, FL	6.5 mi	3,008	34%
Daytona Beach, FL	7.1 mi	17,806	33%
Samsula-Spruce Creek, FL	9.6 mi	1,777	18%

Hospitals near Daytona Beach Shores (for rides to appointments)

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Halifax Health Medical Center	Daytona Beach, FL	4.0 mi	2 of 5	(386) 254-4000
Adventhealth Daytona Beach	Daytona Beach, FL	6.8 mi	5 of 5	(386) 231-6000
Adventhealth New Smyrna Beach	New Smyrna Beach, FL	11 mi	4 of 5	(386) 424-5100

Straight-line miles from the center of Daytona Beach Shores. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a companion caregiver can help with

Conversation, cards, puzzles and shared hobbies
Walks and outings to the park, library or senior center
Company at meals, and help preparing them
Rides or escort to appointments, church and visits

Cost

What companion care costs in Daytona Beach Shores

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 21% of the $6,817 monthly median income of Daytona Beach Shores households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

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 How to get paid to take care of a family member in Florida: SMMC LTC and the PDO.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a companion caregiver

Isolation is a health risk, not only a mood. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine found that nearly one in four Americans aged 65 and older living in the community is socially isolated, and linked isolation to higher risks of dementia, heart disease and early death (2020 report).

Questions worth asking: What do you enjoy doing with the people you care for? Are you comfortable driving, and is your car insured for passengers? How do you handle a client who does not want company at first? More in our companion care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Companion Care in Daytona Beach Shores: common questions

How many seniors live alone in Daytona Beach Shores?

About 737 residents aged 65 or older, 26% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (27% in Volusia County).

How much does companion care cost in Daytona Beach Shores?

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 21% of the $6,817 monthly median income of Daytona Beach Shores households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

What does a companion caregiver do in Daytona Beach Shores?

A companion keeps an older adult company and helps around the visit: conversation, activities, walks, meals, errands, rides and reminders. It suits someone who is mostly independent but lonely, or a family that wants someone to check in on weekdays.

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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.

Companion Care for Seniors in Daytona Beach Shores, FL