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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Chipley, FL: the local picture

74

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

616

residents 65 or older (17% of Chipley)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Washington County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Chipley has about 74 residents aged 85 or older among 616 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.

39% of residents 65 and older report a disability (45% in Washington County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

48% of older Chipley 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.

Chipley compared with Washington County and Florida

Census figure	Chipley	Washington County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.4%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	45%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	14%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.8%	4.1%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,810	$41,644	—

Older residents in towns around Chipley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Bonifay, FL	8.8 mi	958	140
Marianna, FL	17 mi	1,292	326
Hartford, AL	24 mi	434	46
Geneva, AL	27 mi	1,109	70
Taylor, AL	27 mi	358	8
Dothan, AL	33 mi	13,436	1,421

Nursing homes near Chipley

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Washington Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Chipley, FL	0.6 mi	5 of 5	180	(850) 638-4654
Northwest Florida Community Hospital (Snu)	Chipley, FL	0.8 mi	4 of 5	34	(850) 415-7400
Bonifay Nursing And Rehab Center	Bonifay, FL	8.6 mi	4 of 5	180	(850) 547-9289
Graceville Rehabilitation By Harborview	Graceville, FL	13 mi	4 of 5	147	(850) 263-4447
Marianna Health And Rehabilitation	Marianna, FL	18 mi	5 of 5	180	(850) 482-8091
Chipola Health And Rehabilitation Center	Marianna, FL	18 mi	4 of 5	60	(850) 526-3191

Hospices serving Chipley

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Emerald Coast Hospice	Panama City, FL	41 mi	(850) 769-0055
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Tallahassee, FL	81 mi	(850) 575-4998
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	343 mi	(321) 751-6671

Straight-line miles from the center of Chipley. 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 Chipley

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 50% of the $2,818 monthly median income of Chipley 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 Chipley: common questions

What nursing homes are near Chipley?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Washington Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Chipley (0.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Northwest Florida Community Hospital (Snu) in Chipley (0.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Bonifay Nursing And Rehab Center in Bonifay (8.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Chipley?

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 50% of the $2,818 monthly median income of Chipley 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 Chipley, FL