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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Four Corners, FL: the local picture

792

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

8,091

residents 65 or older (12% of Four Corners)

37%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Four Corners has about 792 residents aged 85 or older among 8,091 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Polk County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

18% of older Four Corners 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.

Four Corners compared with Polk County and Florida

Census figure	Four Corners	Polk County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.1%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	12%	20%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	24%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.2%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	35%	28%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,164	$50,939	—

Older residents in towns around Four Corners

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Celebration, FL	6.1 mi	2,556	259
Horizon West, FL	7.7 mi	5,315	293
Loughman, FL	8.1 mi	640	0
Bay Hill, FL	12 mi	1,142	37
Davenport, FL	12 mi	1,104	74
Doctor Phillips, FL	12 mi	3,040	444

Nursing homes near Four Corners

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Solaris Healthcare Celebration	Kissimmee, FL	5.6 mi	3 of 5	120	(321) 337-7400
Davenport Nursing And Rehab Center	Davenport, FL	12 mi	4 of 5	60	(863) 422-4961
The Good Samaritan Society-Kissimmee Village	Kissimmee, FL	14 mi	4 of 5	161	(407) 846-7201
Hunters Creek Nursing And Rehab Center	Orlando, FL	14 mi	4 of 5	116	(407) 541-2600
Kissimmee Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Kissimmee, FL	14 mi	2 of 5	120	(407) 931-3336
Aviata At Kissimmee Gardens	Kissimmee, FL	14 mi	5 of 5	120	(407) 847-2854

Hospices serving Four Corners

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Orlando, FL	26 mi	(407) 514-1300
Good Shepherd Hospice	Lakeland, FL	26 mi	(863) 682-0067
Adventhealth Hospice Care Central Florida	Altamonte Springs, FL	27 mi	(407) 682-0808
Empath Hospice, LLC	Lakeland, FL	27 mi	(863) 329-2750

Straight-line miles from the center of Four Corners. 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 Four Corners

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 28% of the $5,097 monthly median income of Four Corners 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 Four Corners: common questions

What nursing homes are near Four Corners?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Solaris Healthcare Celebration in Kissimmee (5.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Davenport Nursing And Rehab Center in Davenport (12 mi, 4 of 5 overall); The Good Samaritan Society-Kissimmee Village in Kissimmee (14 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Four Corners?

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 28% of the $5,097 monthly median income of Four Corners 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 Four Corners, FL