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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Bonifay, FL: the local picture

140

residents 85 or older (5.0% of all residents)

958

residents 65 or older (34% of Bonifay)

49%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bonifay has about 140 residents aged 85 or older among 958 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.

49% of residents 65 and older report a disability (39% in Holmes County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

49% of older Bonifay 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.

Bonifay compared with Holmes County and Florida

Census figure	Bonifay	Holmes County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	5.0%	2.7%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	34%	21%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	39%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	34%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.9%	5.1%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,661	$36,549	—

Older residents in towns around Bonifay

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Chipley, FL	8.8 mi	616	74
Geneva, AL	21 mi	1,109	70
Hartford, AL	22 mi	434	46
Marianna, FL	26 mi	1,292	326
DeFuniak Springs, FL	26 mi	1,057	143
Taylor, AL	30 mi	358	8

Nursing homes near Bonifay

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bonifay Nursing And Rehab Center	Bonifay, FL	0.3 mi	4 of 5	180	(850) 547-9289
Washington Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Chipley, FL	8.6 mi	5 of 5	180	(850) 638-4654
Northwest Florida Community Hospital (Snu)	Chipley, FL	8.7 mi	4 of 5	34	(850) 415-7400
Graceville Rehabilitation By Harborview	Graceville, FL	17 mi	4 of 5	147	(850) 263-4447
Wiregrass Rehabilitation Center & Nursing Home	Geneva, AL	20 mi	4 of 5	96	(334) 684-3655
Hartford Health Care	Hartford, AL	22 mi	4 of 5	86	(334) 588-3842

Hospices serving Bonifay

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Emerald Coast Hospice	Panama City, FL	41 mi	(850) 769-0055
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Tallahassee, FL	90 mi	(850) 575-4998
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	351 mi	(321) 751-6671

Straight-line miles from the center of Bonifay. 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 Bonifay

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 50% of the $2,805 monthly median income of Bonifay 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 Bonifay: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bonifay?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bonifay Nursing And Rehab Center in Bonifay (0.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Washington Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Chipley (8.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Northwest Florida Community Hospital (Snu) in Chipley (8.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bonifay?

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 50% of the $2,805 monthly median income of Bonifay 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 Bonifay, FL