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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Eglin AFB, FL: the local picture

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

73

residents 65 or older (2.6% of Eglin AFB)

0.0%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Eglin AFB has about 0 residents aged 85 or older among 73 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.

0.0% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Okaloosa County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

0.0% of older Eglin AFB 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.

Eglin AFB compared with Okaloosa County and Florida

Census figure	Eglin AFB	Okaloosa County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.7%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	2.6%	17%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	0.0%	35%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	0.0%	23%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	8.0%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	22%	12%	31%

Older residents in towns around Eglin AFB

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lake Lorraine, FL	1.6 mi	1,214	124
Valparaiso, FL	3.0 mi	698	89
Ocean City, FL	3.7 mi	828	134
Fort Walton Beach, FL	4.9 mi	4,152	452
Wright, FL	5.6 mi	3,854	398
Destin, FL	6.1 mi	2,572	154

Nursing homes near Eglin AFB

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Emerald Coast Center	Fort Walton Beach, FL	4.8 mi	4 of 5	120	(850) 243-6134
Westwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Fort Walton Beach, FL	4.9 mi	4 of 5	60	(850) 863-5174
Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC	Fort Walton Beach, FL	5.2 mi	5 of 5	120	(850) 863-2066
Destination Health And Rehabilitation Center	Destin, FL	6.7 mi	5 of 5	119	(850) 654-4588
Manor At Blue Water Bay, The	Niceville, FL	8.3 mi	5 of 5	120	(850) 897-5592
Grand Boulevard Health And Rehabilitation Center	Miramar Beach, FL	15 mi	4 of 5	97	(850) 267-2887

Hospices serving Eglin AFB

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	387 mi	(321) 751-6671

Straight-line miles from the center of Eglin AFB. 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 Eglin AFB

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. 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 Eglin AFB: common questions

What nursing homes are near Eglin AFB?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Emerald Coast Center in Fort Walton Beach (4.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Westwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Fort Walton Beach (4.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC in Fort Walton Beach (5.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Eglin AFB?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Eglin AFB, FL