Butler Beach, Florida

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

Help at home for someone living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia: steady routines, safety and patience with changes in memory and mood. Post what you need in Butler Beach for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Butler Beach, FL: the local picture

138
residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)
1,864
residents 65 or older (40% of Butler Beach)
19%
of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in St. Johns County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Butler Beach has about 138 residents aged 85 or older among 1,864 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.

19% of residents 65 and older report a disability (25% in St. Johns County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

24% of older Butler 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.

Butler Beach compared with St. Johns County and Florida

Census figureButler BeachSt. Johns CountyFlorida
Residents 85 or older3.0%2.0%2.6%
Residents 65 or older40%21%21%
Residents 65+ with a disability19%25%31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone24%20%25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)12%6.7%12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home7.4%11%31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$76,313$75,579—

Older residents in towns around Butler Beach

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
St. Augustine Shores, FL2.9 mi3,186377
St. Augustine Beach, FL3.0 mi2,054130
St. Augustine South, FL4.4 mi1,26975
St. Augustine, FL7.3 mi4,213478
Flagler Estates, FL16 mi62420
World Golf Village, FL18 mi5,175200

Nursing homes near Butler Beach

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Moultrie Creek Nursing And Rehab CenterSaint Augustine, FL3.6 mi5 of 5120(904) 797-1800
Ponce Therapy Care Center And Rehab, TheSaint Augustine, FL5.9 mi5 of 5120(904) 824-3311
Lilac At Bayview, TheSaint Augustine, FL6.3 mi2 of 5120(904) 829-3475
St Augustine Health And Rehabilitation CenterSaint Augustine, FL6.5 mi1 of 5120(904) 824-4479
Clyde E Lassen State Veterans Nursing HomeSaint Augustine, FL17 mi5 of 5120(904) 940-2193
Aviata At Grand OaksPalm Coast, FL17 mi2 of 5120(386) 446-6060

Hospices serving Butler Beach

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Community Hospice Of Northeast Florida IncJacksonville, FL34 mi(904) 268-5200
Heartland Hospice (Jacksonville)Jacksonville, FL34 mi(904) 737-2553
Adventhealth Hospice Care East FloridaOrmond Beach, FL37 mi(386) 231-6555
Hospice Of FloridaJacksonville, FL43 mi(904) 740-2310

Straight-line miles from the center of Butler 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 Butler 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 22% of the $6,359 monthly median income of Butler 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 Butler Beach: common questions

What nursing homes are near Butler Beach?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Moultrie Creek Nursing And Rehab Center in Saint Augustine (3.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Ponce Therapy Care Center And Rehab, The in Saint Augustine (5.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Lilac At Bayview, The in Saint Augustine (6.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Butler 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 22% of the $6,359 monthly median income of Butler 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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