Dementia Care in Arcadia, FL: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Arcadia, FL: the local picture

229

residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)

1,195

residents 65 or older (16% of Arcadia)

52%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in DeSoto County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Arcadia has about 229 residents aged 85 or older among 1,195 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.

52% of residents 65 and older report a disability (39% in DeSoto County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

35% of older Arcadia 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.

Arcadia compared with DeSoto County and Florida

Census figure	Arcadia	DeSoto County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	2.5%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	16%	24%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	52%	39%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	21%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	27%	14%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	26%	22%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,836	$45,965	—

Older residents in towns around Arcadia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Southeast Arcadia, FL	2.5 mi	1,005	192
Harbour Heights, FL	18 mi	1,366	101
Cleveland, FL	20 mi	1,230	232
Charlotte Harbor, FL	22 mi	2,375	533
Port Charlotte, FL	22 mi	21,862	2,418
Wauchula, FL	23 mi	515	136

Nursing homes near Arcadia

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Desoto Health And Rehab	Arcadia, FL	0.7 mi	2 of 5	78	(863) 494-5766
Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home	Port Charlotte, FL	20 mi	3 of 5	120	(941) 613-0919
Solaris Healthcare Charlotte Harbor	Port Charlotte, FL	22 mi	5 of 5	180	(941) 255-5855
Village Place Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Port Charlotte, FL	22 mi	2 of 5	104	(941) 624-5966
Harbour Health Center	Port Charlotte, FL	22 mi	5 of 5	104	(941) 625-1220
Charlotte Bay Rehab And Care Center	Port Charlotte, FL	22 mi	1 of 5	164	(941) 625-3200

Hospices serving Arcadia

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Affinity Care Of Charlotte And Desoto LLC	Port Charlotte, FL	24 mi	(941) 336-5001
Empath Tidewell Hospice	Sarasota, FL	38 mi	(941) 552-7500
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Central Florida Inc	Lakeland, FL	51 mi	(863) 709-0099
Good Shepherd Hospice	Lakeland, FL	59 mi	(863) 682-0067

Straight-line miles from the center of Arcadia. 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 Arcadia

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 57% of the $2,486 monthly median income of Arcadia 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 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 Arcadia: common questions

What nursing homes are near Arcadia?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Desoto Health And Rehab in Arcadia (0.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home in Port Charlotte (20 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Solaris Healthcare Charlotte Harbor in Port Charlotte (22 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Arcadia?

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 57% of the $2,486 monthly median income of Arcadia 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.

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 Arcadia, FL