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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Bradfordville, FL: the local picture

210

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

3,494

residents 65 or older (18% of Bradfordville)

18%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Leon County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bradfordville has about 210 residents aged 85 or older among 3,494 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.

18% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Leon County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

20% of older Bradfordville 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.

Bradfordville compared with Leon County and Florida

Census figure	Bradfordville	Leon County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.5%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	18%	15%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	31%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	29%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.7%	9.4%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.8%	11%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$106,128	$70,878	—

Older residents in towns around Bradfordville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Tallahassee, FL	8.6 mi	23,684	2,719
Woodville, FL	18 mi	748	82
Monticello, FL	20 mi	725	58
Cairo, GA	21 mi	1,522	222
Quincy, FL	23 mi	1,187	84
Thomasville, GA	23 mi	3,853	339

Nursing homes near Bradfordville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Westminster Oaks	Tallahassee, FL	6.5 mi	5 of 5	120	(850) 878-1136
Seven Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center	Tallahassee, FL	6.7 mi	3 of 5	156	(850) 877-4115
Centre Pointe Health And Rehab Center	Tallahassee, FL	6.8 mi	4 of 5	140	(850) 386-4054
Aviata At Tallahassee	Tallahassee, FL	6.9 mi	2 of 5	180	(850) 877-2177
Aviata At The Gardens - Tallahassee	Tallahassee, FL	8.1 mi	2 of 5	109	(850) 942-9868
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital Extended Care	Tallahassee, FL	8.4 mi	5 of 5	113	(850) 431-5440

Hospices serving Bradfordville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Tallahassee, FL	6.6 mi	(850) 575-4998
Big Bend Hospice Inc	Tallahassee, FL	6.6 mi	(850) 878-5310
Haven Hospice	Gainesville, FL	124 mi	(904) 378-2121
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	269 mi	(321) 751-6671

Straight-line miles from the center of Bradfordville. 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 Bradfordville

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 16% of the $8,844 monthly median income of Bradfordville 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 Bradfordville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bradfordville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Westminster Oaks in Tallahassee (6.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Seven Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center in Tallahassee (6.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Centre Pointe Health And Rehab Center in Tallahassee (6.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bradfordville?

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 16% of the $8,844 monthly median income of Bradfordville 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 Bradfordville, FL