Coconut Creek, Florida

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Coconut Creek, 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 Coconut Creek for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Coconut Creek, FL: the local picture

1,787
residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)
11,699
residents 65 or older (20% of Coconut Creek)
36%
of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Broward County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Coconut Creek has about 1,787 residents aged 85 or older among 11,699 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.

36% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Broward County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

37% of older Coconut Creek 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.

Coconut Creek compared with Broward County and Florida

Census figureCoconut CreekBroward CountyFlorida
Residents 85 or older3.1%2.3%2.6%
Residents 65 or older20%18%21%
Residents 65+ with a disability36%32%31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone37%27%25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)13%16%12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home40%44%31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$49,887$51,526—

Older residents in towns around Coconut Creek

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Margate, FL2.8 mi13,8951,315
Pompano Beach, FL4.2 mi21,9793,284
Watergate, FL4.2 mi48563
Deerfield Beach, FL4.2 mi20,0262,939
Coral Springs, FL4.7 mi17,7021,741
Parkland, FL5.1 mi4,833613

Nursing homes near Coconut Creek

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Solaris Healthcare Coconut CreekCoconut Creek, FL0.5 mi4 of 5120(954) 968-8333
Margate Health And Rehabilitation CenterMargate, FL1.8 mi5 of 5170(954) 979-6401
Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center - EdgewaterBoca Raton, FL3.8 mi5 of 560(561) 368-5600
Pompano Health And Rehabilitation CenterPompano Beach, FL3.8 mi2 of 5127(954) 942-5530
Deerfield Beach Health And Rehabilitation CenterPompano Beach, FL4.1 mi3 of 5194(954) 941-4100
Boca Pointe Center For Rehabilitation And HealingBoca Raton, FL4.2 mi5 of 560(561) 392-5940

Hospices serving Coconut Creek

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Catholic Hospice IncMiami Lakes, FL28 mi(305) 822-2380
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of FloridaMelbourne, FL132 mi(321) 751-6671

Straight-line miles from the center of Coconut Creek. 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 Coconut Creek

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 34% of the $4,157 monthly median income of Coconut Creek 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 Coconut Creek: common questions

What nursing homes are near Coconut Creek?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Solaris Healthcare Coconut Creek in Coconut Creek (0.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Margate Health And Rehabilitation Center in Margate (1.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center - Edgewater in Boca Raton (3.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Coconut Creek?

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 34% of the $4,157 monthly median income of Coconut Creek 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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