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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Bunnell, FL: the local picture

67

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

1,136

residents 65 or older (31% of Bunnell)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Flagler County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bunnell has about 67 residents aged 85 or older among 1,136 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.

29% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Flagler County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older Bunnell 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.

Bunnell compared with Flagler County and Florida

Census figure	Bunnell	Flagler County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	3.3%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	31%	31%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	20%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	6.7%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.4%	15%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,900	$63,791	—

Older residents in towns around Bunnell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Palm Coast, FL	9.4 mi	28,977	3,182
Flagler Beach, FL	12 mi	1,838	356
Ormond Beach, FL	16 mi	14,718	1,659
Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL	16 mi	2,960	360
Flagler Estates, FL	18 mi	624	20
Holly Hill, FL	20 mi	3,008	377

Nursing homes near Bunnell

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Flagler Health And Rehabilitation Center	Bunnell, FL	5.1 mi	2 of 5	120	(386) 437-4168
The Pavilion At Crescent Lake	Crescent City, FL	11 mi	4 of 5	92	(386) 698-2222
Aviata At Grand Oaks	Palm Coast, FL	12 mi	2 of 5	120	(386) 446-6060
Avante At Ormond Beach, Inc	Ormond Beach, FL	15 mi	4 of 5	133	(386) 677-7955
Ormond Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Ormond Beach, FL	17 mi	3 of 5	60	(386) 673-0450
Coquina Center	Ormond Beach, FL	17 mi	3 of 5	120	(386) 672-7113

Hospices serving Bunnell

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Adventhealth Hospice Care East Florida	Ormond Beach, FL	17 mi	(386) 231-6555
Halifax Health Hospice	Port Orange, FL	26 mi	(386) 425-4701
Haven Hospice	Gainesville, FL	68 mi	(904) 378-2121
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	96 mi	(321) 751-6671

Straight-line miles from the center of Bunnell. 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 Bunnell

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 38% of the $3,742 monthly median income of Bunnell 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 Bunnell: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bunnell?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Flagler Health And Rehabilitation Center in Bunnell (5.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Pavilion At Crescent Lake in Crescent City (11 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Aviata At Grand Oaks in Palm Coast (12 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bunnell?

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 38% of the $3,742 monthly median income of Bunnell 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 Bunnell, FL