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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Edgewater, FL: the local picture

798

residents 85 or older (3.4% of all residents)

7,812

residents 65 or older (33% of Edgewater)

29%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Edgewater has about 798 residents aged 85 or older among 7,812 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.

29% 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.

32% of older Edgewater 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.

Edgewater compared with Volusia County and Florida

Census figure	Edgewater	Volusia County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	2.7%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	33%	25%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	34%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.4%	9.9%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.1%	16%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,969	$54,671	—

Older residents in towns around Edgewater

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
New Smyrna Beach, FL	5.2 mi	11,279	1,200
Ponce Inlet, FL	9.6 mi	1,907	290
Samsula-Spruce Creek, FL	10.0 mi	1,777	145
Port Orange, FL	12 mi	16,315	1,702
South Daytona, FL	15 mi	3,121	212
Daytona Beach Shores, FL	15 mi	2,881	335

Nursing homes near Edgewater

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Beachside Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing	New Smyrna Beach, FL	5.5 mi	5 of 5	239	(386) 428-6424
Port Orange Nursing And Rehab Center	Port Orange, FL	12 mi	3 of 5	120	(386) 760-7773
Aviata At South Daytona	South Daytona, FL	15 mi	2 of 5	65	(386) 767-4831
Carlton Shores Healthcare And Rehabilitation Cente	Daytona Beach, FL	17 mi	5 of 5	118	(386) 258-5544
Seaside Health And Rehabilitation Center	Daytona Beach, FL	17 mi	4 of 5	192	(386) 252-2600
Beach Street Health And Rehabilitation Center	Daytona Beach, FL	17 mi	3 of 5	99	(386) 258-3334

Hospices serving Edgewater

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Halifax Health Hospice	Port Orange, FL	14 mi	(386) 425-4701
Adventhealth Hospice Care East Florida	Ormond Beach, FL	24 mi	(386) 231-6555
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	58 mi	(321) 751-6671
Gentiva	Miami, FL	223 mi	(786) 388-1400

Straight-line miles from the center of Edgewater. 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 Edgewater

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 35% of the $3,997 monthly median income of Edgewater 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 Edgewater: common questions

What nursing homes are near Edgewater?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Beachside Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing in New Smyrna Beach (5.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Port Orange Nursing And Rehab Center in Port Orange (12 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Aviata At South Daytona in South Daytona (15 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Edgewater?

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 35% of the $3,997 monthly median income of Edgewater 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 Edgewater, FL