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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Ferry Pass, FL: the local picture

1,108

residents 85 or older (3.7% of all residents)

6,481

residents 65 or older (22% of Ferry Pass)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Escambia County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Ferry Pass has about 1,108 residents aged 85 or older among 6,481 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.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability (39% in Escambia County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

35% of older Ferry Pass 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.

Ferry Pass compared with Escambia County and Florida

Census figure	Ferry Pass	Escambia County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	2.0%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	22%	18%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	39%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	28%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.1%	8.6%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,940	$56,984	—

Older residents in towns around Ferry Pass

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Brent, FL	5.1 mi	2,869	352
Ensley, FL	5.1 mi	4,016	551
Pensacola, FL	5.5 mi	11,507	1,488
Goulding, FL	6.2 mi	626	116
Pace, FL	6.7 mi	5,080	454
Pea Ridge, FL	7.5 mi	580	46

Nursing homes near Ferry Pass

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Pensacola	Pensacola, FL	1.0 mi	5 of 5	120	(850) 494-2527
Aviata At University Hills	Pensacola, FL	2.0 mi	4 of 5	120	(850) 474-0570
Willowbrooke Court At Azalea Trace	Pensacola, FL	2.1 mi	5 of 5	24	(850) 478-5200
Arcadia Health And Rehabilitation Center	Pensacola, FL	2.1 mi	5 of 5	170	(850) 479-4000
Solaris Healthcare Pensacola	Pensacola, FL	2.1 mi	5 of 5	180	(850) 474-1252
Olive Branch Health And Rehabilitation Center	Pensacola, FL	2.1 mi	4 of 5	90	(850) 898-8000

Hospices serving Ferry Pass

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva I	Pensacola, FL	2.3 mi	(704) 662-1761
Peoples Hospice And Palliative Care Of Florida LLC	Pensacola, FL	7.2 mi	(850) 378-5618
Emerald Coast Hospice	Panama City, FL	93 mi	(850) 769-0055
Vitas Healthcare Of Dothan	Dothan, AL	116 mi	(334) 794-7847

Straight-line miles from the center of Ferry Pass. 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 Ferry Pass

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 33% of the $4,328 monthly median income of Ferry Pass 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 Ferry Pass: common questions

What nursing homes are near Ferry Pass?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Life Care Center Of Pensacola in Pensacola (1.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Aviata At University Hills in Pensacola (2.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Willowbrooke Court At Azalea Trace in Pensacola (2.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Ferry Pass?

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 33% of the $4,328 monthly median income of Ferry Pass 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 Ferry Pass, FL