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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Eustis, FL: the local picture

672

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

4,879

residents 65 or older (20% of Eustis)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Lake County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Eustis has about 672 residents aged 85 or older among 4,879 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.

45% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Lake County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Eustis 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.

Eustis compared with Lake County and Florida

Census figure	Eustis	Lake County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	3.0%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	20%	27%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	22%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	8.1%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	16%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,350	$56,909	—

Older residents in towns around Eustis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Mount Dora, FL	4.0 mi	5,793	1,051
Umatilla, FL	4.9 mi	1,288	226
Tangerine, FL	7.1 mi	904	52
Tavares, FL	7.9 mi	7,343	1,137
Mount Plymouth, FL	9.4 mi	726	52
Astatula, FL	11 mi	308	16

Nursing homes near Eustis

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bayview Center	Eustis, FL	0.7 mi	5 of 5	120	(352) 357-8105
Lake Eustis Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Eustis, FL	1.0 mi	2 of 5	90	(352) 357-3565
Ruleme Center	Eustis, FL	2.3 mi	4 of 5	138	(352) 357-1990
Edgewater At Waterman Village	Mount Dora, FL	3.0 mi	4 of 5	120	(352) 383-0051
Solaris Healthcare Waterman	Tavares, FL	3.0 mi	5 of 5	120	(352) 609-4000
Avante At MT Dora, Inc	Mount Dora, FL	3.3 mi	3 of 5	116	(352) 383-4161

Hospices serving Eustis

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Lake & Sumter Inc	Tavares, FL	5.2 mi	(352) 343-1341
Arc Hospice Of Florida LLC	Leesburg, FL	13 mi	(917) 647-1536
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Lake And Sumter Inc	The Villages, FL	16 mi	(352) 415-0778
Adventhealth Hospice Care Central Florida	Altamonte Springs, FL	21 mi	(407) 682-0808

Straight-line miles from the center of Eustis. 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 Eustis

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 40% of the $3,529 monthly median income of Eustis 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 Eustis: common questions

What nursing homes are near Eustis?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bayview Center in Eustis (0.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Lake Eustis Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Eustis (1.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Ruleme Center in Eustis (2.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Eustis?

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 40% of the $3,529 monthly median income of Eustis 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 Eustis, FL