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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Cheval, FL: the local picture

176

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

2,106

residents 65 or older (15% of Cheval)

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Hillsborough County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Cheval has about 176 residents aged 85 or older among 2,106 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.

20% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Hillsborough County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

23% of older Cheval 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.

Cheval compared with Hillsborough County and Florida

Census figure	Cheval	Hillsborough County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.6%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	35%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	24%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	14%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	25%	31%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,500	$55,570	—

Older residents in towns around Cheval

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Northdale, FL	3.1 mi	4,080	586
Odessa, FL	3.1 mi	1,196	41
Lutz, FL	4.1 mi	4,909	360
Lake Magdalene, FL	5.0 mi	6,509	1,035
Keystone, FL	5.7 mi	4,511	314
Citrus Park, FL	6.0 mi	4,422	412

Nursing homes near Cheval

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pruitthealth-North Tampa, LLC	Lutz, FL	1.5 mi	2 of 5	90	(678) 533-6300
Luxe At Lutz Rehabilitation Center (The)	Lutz, FL	1.9 mi	1 of 5	120	(813) 751-0557
St. Andrew Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center	Tampa, FL	2.7 mi	2 of 5	45	(813) 908-2333
Northdale Rehabilitation Center	Tampa, FL	4.5 mi	4 of 5	120	(813) 968-8777
Tampa Lakes Health And Rehabilitation Center	Lutz, FL	5.1 mi	4 of 5	179	(813) 559-1500
Carrollwood Care Center	Tampa, FL	5.8 mi	3 of 5	120	(813) 960-1969

Hospices serving Cheval

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gulfside Hospice, Inc	Land O Lakes, FL	6.6 mi	(727) 845-5707
Lifepath Hospice	Temple Terrace, FL	12 mi	(813) 877-2200
Affinity Care Of Hillsborough LLC	Tampa, FL	13 mi	(813) 535-7711
Accent Care Hospice & Palliative Care Of Hillsboro	Tampa, FL	13 mi	(813) 607-2630

Straight-line miles from the center of Cheval. 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 Cheval

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 30% of the $4,625 monthly median income of Cheval 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 Cheval: common questions

What nursing homes are near Cheval?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pruitthealth-North Tampa, LLC in Lutz (1.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Luxe At Lutz Rehabilitation Center (The) in Lutz (1.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); St. Andrew Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center in Tampa (2.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Cheval?

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 30% of the $4,625 monthly median income of Cheval 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 Cheval, FL