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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Forest City, FL: the local picture

406

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

2,335

residents 65 or older (15% of Forest City)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Seminole County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Forest City has about 406 residents aged 85 or older among 2,335 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.

27% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Seminole County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

15% of older Forest City 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.

Forest City compared with Seminole County and Florida

Census figure	Forest City	Seminole County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	1.9%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	30%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	24%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.9%	8.6%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	23%	23%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,653	$61,440	—

Older residents in towns around Forest City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lockhart, FL	2.5 mi	1,871	143
Wekiwa Springs, FL	2.9 mi	5,105	772
Altamonte Springs, FL	3.0 mi	7,144	671
South Apopka, FL	3.7 mi	1,250	339
Clarcona, FL	4.0 mi	901	151
Maitland, FL	4.9 mi	2,534	275

Nursing homes near Forest City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake	Apopka, FL	1.0 mi	4 of 5	222	(407) 862-6263
Harborview Health Center West Altamonte	Altamonte Springs, FL	1.2 mi	2 of 5	116	(407) 865-8000
Village On The Green	Longwood, FL	3.2 mi	5 of 5	60	(407) 682-0230
Aviata At Rosewood	Orlando, FL	3.9 mi	3 of 5	120	(407) 298-9335
Solaris Healthcare Apopka	Apopka, FL	4.0 mi	5 of 5	120	(407) 880-2266
Ansley Cove Healthcare And Rehabilitation	Maitland, FL	4.6 mi	1 of 5	39	(407) 645-3990

Hospices serving Forest City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Adventhealth Hospice Care Central Florida	Altamonte Springs, FL	2.0 mi	(407) 682-0808
Gentiva	Orlando, FL	9.6 mi	(407) 514-1300
Hospice Of Lake & Sumter Inc	Tavares, FL	20 mi	(352) 343-1341
Halifax Health Hospice	Port Orange, FL	42 mi	(386) 425-4701

Straight-line miles from the center of Forest City. 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 Forest City

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 26% of the $5,388 monthly median income of Forest City 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 Forest City: common questions

What nursing homes are near Forest City?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake in Apopka (1.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Harborview Health Center West Altamonte in Altamonte Springs (1.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Village On The Green in Longwood (3.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Forest City?

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 26% of the $5,388 monthly median income of Forest City 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 Forest City, FL