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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Elfers, FL: the local picture

301

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

2,733

residents 65 or older (18% of Elfers)

33%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Elfers has about 301 residents aged 85 or older among 2,733 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Pasco County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older Elfers 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.

Elfers compared with Pasco County and Florida

Census figure	Elfers	Pasco County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.4%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	18%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	34%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	20%	19%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,551	$48,950	—

Older residents in towns around Elfers

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Beacon Square, FL	1.8 mi	1,379	225
New Port Richey, FL	2.3 mi	5,205	716
Holiday, FL	2.3 mi	4,869	414
New Port Richey East, FL	3.8 mi	3,167	267
Port Richey, FL	4.2 mi	877	110
Trinity, FL	5.1 mi	4,349	381

Nursing homes near Elfers

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aspire At Ridge Haven	New Port Richey, FL	1.6 mi	3 of 5	120	(727) 848-3578
Life Care Center Of New Port Richey	New Port Richey, FL	1.9 mi	4 of 5	113	(727) 375-2999
Southern Pines Nursing Center	New Port Richey, FL	2.6 mi	2 of 5	120	(727) 842-8402
Trinity Regional Rehab Center	Trinity, FL	2.6 mi	1 of 5	120	(727) 859-4100
Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of New Port Richey	New Port Richey, FL	2.7 mi	1 of 5	120	(727) 376-1585
Madison Pointe Care Center	New Port Richey, FL	2.8 mi	3 of 5	119	(727) 843-0600

Hospices serving Elfers

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gulfside Hospice, Inc	Land O Lakes, FL	16 mi	(727) 845-5707
Hph Hospice	Brooksville, FL	26 mi	(866) 940-0962

Straight-line miles from the center of Elfers. 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 Elfers

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 43% of the $3,296 monthly median income of Elfers 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 Elfers: common questions

What nursing homes are near Elfers?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Aspire At Ridge Haven in New Port Richey (1.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Life Care Center Of New Port Richey in New Port Richey (1.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Southern Pines Nursing Center in New Port Richey (2.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Elfers?

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 43% of the $3,296 monthly median income of Elfers 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 Elfers, FL