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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Grenelefe, FL: the local picture

42

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

541

residents 65 or older (19% of Grenelefe)

18%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Grenelefe has about 42 residents aged 85 or older among 541 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.

18% 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.

2.8% of older Grenelefe 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.

Grenelefe compared with Polk County and Florida

Census figure	Grenelefe	Polk County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.1%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	2.8%	24%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	34%	28%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,698	$50,939	—

Older residents in towns around Grenelefe

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Dundee, FL	4.1 mi	915	62
Haines City, FL	6.1 mi	5,012	701
Poinciana, FL	6.4 mi	16,171	1,175
Davenport, FL	8.6 mi	1,104	74
Cypress Gardens, FL	9.3 mi	1,846	362
Lake Wales, FL	9.4 mi	4,488	377

Nursing homes near Grenelefe

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Haines City Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Haines City, FL	5.8 mi	2 of 5	120	(863) 422-8656
Davenport Nursing And Rehab Center	Davenport, FL	8.4 mi	4 of 5	60	(863) 422-4961
Astoria Health And Rehabilitation Center	Winter Haven, FL	8.6 mi	3 of 5	132	(863) 318-5000
Lake Mariam Health And Rehabilitation Center	Winter Haven, FL	9.5 mi	2 of 5	120	(863) 293-1989
Lake Wales Health And Rehabilitation Center	Lake Wales, FL	9.8 mi	1 of 5	100	(863) 676-1512
Palm Garden Of Winter Haven	Winter Haven, FL	10 mi	4 of 5	120	(863) 293-3100

Hospices serving Grenelefe

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Empath Hospice, LLC	Lakeland, FL	24 mi	(863) 329-2750
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Central Florida Inc	Lakeland, FL	25 mi	(863) 709-0099
Good Shepherd Hospice	Lakeland, FL	25 mi	(863) 682-0067
Gentiva	Orlando, FL	38 mi	(407) 514-1300

Straight-line miles from the center of Grenelefe. 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 Grenelefe

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 29% of the $4,892 monthly median income of Grenelefe 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 Grenelefe: common questions

What nursing homes are near Grenelefe?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Haines City Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Haines City (5.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Davenport Nursing And Rehab Center in Davenport (8.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Astoria Health And Rehabilitation Center in Winter Haven (8.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Grenelefe?

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 29% of the $4,892 monthly median income of Grenelefe 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 Grenelefe, FL