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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Haverhill, FL: the local picture

16

residents 85 or older (0.6% of all residents)

337

residents 65 or older (12% of Haverhill)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Palm Beach County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Haverhill has about 16 residents aged 85 or older among 337 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.

35% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Palm Beach County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

20% of older Haverhill 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.

Haverhill compared with Palm Beach County and Florida

Census figure	Haverhill	Palm Beach County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	3.9%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	12%	25%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	28%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.0%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	49%	34%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,833	$65,565	—

Older residents in towns around Haverhill

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lake Belvedere Estates, FL	0.8 mi	379	13
Westgate, FL	1.5 mi	781	186
West Palm Beach, FL	3.8 mi	26,251	3,949
Palm Springs, FL	4.1 mi	3,447	386
Lake Clarke Shores, FL	4.2 mi	746	28
Greenacres, FL	4.5 mi	7,829	749

Nursing homes near Haverhill

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aviata At West Palm Beach	West Palm Beach, FL	0.7 mi	2 of 5	120	(561) 689-1799
Darcy Hall Of Life Care	West Palm Beach, FL	2.2 mi	2 of 5	220	(561) 683-3333
Aviata At Greenacres	Green Acres, FL	2.7 mi	2 of 5	120	(561) 478-9900
Palm Garden Of West Palm Beach	West Palm Beach, FL	3.0 mi	2 of 5	176	(561) 471-5566
Beach Breeze Rehab And Care Center	West Palm Beach, FL	3.1 mi	2 of 5	120	(561) 439-8897
Westgate Health And Rehabilitation Center	West Palm Beach, FL	3.2 mi	3 of 5	120	(561) 478-1800

Hospices serving Haverhill

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Palm Beach Hospice And Palliative Care By Morselife	West Palm Beach, FL	2.0 mi	(561) 868-6573
Hospice Of Palm Beach County Inc	West Palm Beach, FL	5.0 mi	(561) 848-5200
Hospice By The Sea Inc	Boca Raton, FL	24 mi	(561) 395-5031
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	106 mi	(321) 751-6671

Straight-line miles from the center of Haverhill. 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 Haverhill

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 $5,069 monthly median income of Haverhill 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 Haverhill: common questions

What nursing homes are near Haverhill?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Aviata At West Palm Beach in West Palm Beach (0.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Darcy Hall Of Life Care in West Palm Beach (2.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Aviata At Greenacres in Green Acres (2.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Haverhill?

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 $5,069 monthly median income of Haverhill 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Haverhill, FL