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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Auburndale, FL: the local picture

299

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

3,161

residents 65 or older (17% of Auburndale)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Polk County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Auburndale has about 299 residents aged 85 or older among 3,161 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.

28% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Polk County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

19% of older Auburndale 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.

Auburndale compared with Polk County and Florida

Census figure	Auburndale	Polk County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.1%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	24%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	25%	28%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,688	$50,939	—

Older residents in towns around Auburndale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lake Alfred, FL	5.3 mi	1,215	204
Polk City, FL	5.3 mi	599	28
Inwood, FL	5.3 mi	1,129	97
Fussels Corner, FL	5.3 mi	1,904	164
Winter Haven, FL	5.9 mi	10,681	1,363
Jan Phyl Village, FL	6.5 mi	833	17

Nursing homes near Auburndale

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oak Haven Rehab And Nursing Center	Auburndale, FL	3.9 mi	1 of 5	120	(863) 967-4125
Vivo Healthcare Winter Haven	Winter Haven, FL	5.6 mi	1 of 5	120	(863) 298-5000
Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center	Winter Haven, FL	6.4 mi	5 of 5	132	(863) 294-3055
Winter Haven Health And Rehabilitation Center	Winter Haven, FL	8.3 mi	2 of 5	140	(863) 293-3103
Breezy Hills Rehab And Care Center	Lakeland, FL	9.1 mi	2 of 5	120	(863) 859-1446
Life Care Center Of Winter Haven	Winter Haven, FL	9.1 mi	4 of 5	177	(863) 318-8646

Hospices serving Auburndale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Empath Hospice, LLC	Lakeland, FL	10 mi	(863) 329-2750
Good Shepherd Hospice	Lakeland, FL	10 mi	(863) 682-0067
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Central Florida Inc	Lakeland, FL	14 mi	(863) 709-0099
Lifepath Hospice	Temple Terrace, FL	35 mi	(813) 877-2200

Straight-line miles from the center of Auburndale. 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 Auburndale

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 28% of the $5,057 monthly median income of Auburndale 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 Auburndale: common questions

What nursing homes are near Auburndale?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Oak Haven Rehab And Nursing Center in Auburndale (3.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Vivo Healthcare Winter Haven in Winter Haven (5.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center in Winter Haven (6.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Auburndale?

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 28% of the $5,057 monthly median income of Auburndale 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 Auburndale, FL