Boynton Beach, Florida

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Boynton Beach, FL

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Boynton Beach, FL: the local picture

2,905
residents 85 or older (3.6% of all residents)
18,343
residents 65 or older (23% of Boynton Beach)
28%
of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Palm Beach County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Boynton Beach has about 2,905 residents aged 85 or older among 18,343 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 (29% in Palm Beach County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older Boynton Beach 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.

Boynton Beach compared with Palm Beach County and Florida

Census figureBoynton BeachPalm Beach CountyFlorida
Residents 85 or older3.6%3.9%2.6%
Residents 65 or older23%25%21%
Residents 65+ with a disability28%29%31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone30%28%25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)10%11%12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home38%34%31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$54,297$65,565—

Older residents in towns around Boynton Beach

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
San Castle, FL2.8 mi40214
Hypoluxo, FL3.2 mi67970
Seminole Manor, FL4.0 mi24831
Lantana, FL4.1 mi2,650414
Delray Beach, FL5.0 mi19,0363,605
Lake Worth Beach, FL6.5 mi6,5451,067

Nursing homes near Boynton Beach

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Heartland Nursing & Rehab CenterBoynton Beach, FL1.2 mi3 of 5120(561) 736-9992
Boynton Beach Rehabilitation CenterBoynton Beach, FL1.7 mi5 of 5168(561) 740-4100
Boulevard Rehabilitation CenterBoynton Beach, FL1.9 mi4 of 5167(561) 732-2464
Isles Of Boynton Nursing And Rehab CenterBoynton Beach, FL2.2 mi4 of 5180(561) 737-5600
Hamlin Place Of Boynton BeachLantana, FL3.0 mi3 of 5120(561) 582-6711
Vi At Lakeside VillageLantana, FL3.9 mi5 of 560(561) 963-2100

Hospices serving Boynton Beach

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Hospice By The Sea IncBoca Raton, FL13 mi(561) 395-5031
Palm Beach Hospice And Palliative Care By MorselifeWest Palm Beach, FL14 mi(561) 868-6573
Hospice Of Palm Beach County IncWest Palm Beach, FL15 mi(561) 848-5200
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of FloridaMelbourne, FL117 mi(321) 751-6671

Straight-line miles from the center of Boynton Beach. 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 Boynton Beach

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 31% of the $4,525 monthly median income of Boynton Beach 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 Boynton Beach: common questions

What nursing homes are near Boynton Beach?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Heartland Nursing & Rehab Center in Boynton Beach (1.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Boynton Beach Rehabilitation Center in Boynton Beach (1.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Boulevard Rehabilitation Center in Boynton Beach (1.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Boynton Beach?

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 31% of the $4,525 monthly median income of Boynton Beach 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.

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