In-Home Dementia Care in Daytona Beach Shores, FL

Local figures

Dementia Care in Daytona Beach Shores, FL: the local picture

335

residents 85 or older (6.5% of all residents)

2,881

residents 65 or older (56% of Daytona Beach Shores)

21%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Volusia County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Daytona Beach Shores has about 335 residents aged 85 or older among 2,881 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.

21% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Volusia County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

26% of older Daytona Beach Shores 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.

Daytona Beach Shores compared with Volusia County and Florida

Census figure	Daytona Beach Shores	Volusia County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	6.5%	2.7%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	56%	25%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	34%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.9%	9.9%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	16%	16%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$81,806	$54,671	—

Older residents in towns around Daytona Beach Shores

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
South Daytona, FL	1.5 mi	3,121	212
Port Orange, FL	4.4 mi	16,315	1,702
Ponce Inlet, FL	6.2 mi	1,907	290
Holly Hill, FL	6.5 mi	3,008	377
Daytona Beach, FL	7.1 mi	17,806	1,861
Samsula-Spruce Creek, FL	9.6 mi	1,777	145

Nursing homes near Daytona Beach Shores

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aviata At South Daytona	South Daytona, FL	1.7 mi	2 of 5	65	(386) 767-4831
Seaside Health And Rehabilitation Center	Daytona Beach, FL	2.2 mi	4 of 5	192	(386) 252-2600
Beach Street Health And Rehabilitation Center	Daytona Beach, FL	2.4 mi	3 of 5	99	(386) 258-3334
Carlton Shores Healthcare And Rehabilitation Cente	Daytona Beach, FL	3.0 mi	5 of 5	118	(386) 258-5544
Blue Palms Health And Rehabilitation Center Of Day	Daytona Beach, FL	3.4 mi	4 of 5	100	(386) 253-6791
Port Orange Nursing And Rehab Center	Port Orange, FL	4.2 mi	3 of 5	120	(386) 760-7773

Hospices serving Daytona Beach Shores

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Halifax Health Hospice	Port Orange, FL	3.5 mi	(386) 425-4701
Adventhealth Hospice Care East Florida	Ormond Beach, FL	10 mi	(386) 231-6555
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	74 mi	(321) 751-6671
Haven Hospice	Gainesville, FL	93 mi	(904) 378-2121

Straight-line miles from the center of Daytona Beach Shores. 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 Daytona Beach Shores

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 21% of the $6,817 monthly median income of Daytona Beach Shores 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 Daytona Beach Shores: common questions

What nursing homes are near Daytona Beach Shores?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Aviata At South Daytona in South Daytona (1.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Seaside Health And Rehabilitation Center in Daytona Beach (2.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Beach Street Health And Rehabilitation Center in Daytona Beach (2.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Daytona Beach Shores?

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 21% of the $6,817 monthly median income of Daytona Beach Shores 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 Daytona Beach Shores, FL