Hobe Sound, Florida

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Hobe Sound, FL

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Hobe Sound, FL: the local picture

770
residents 85 or older (5.6% of all residents)
4,724
residents 65 or older (34% of Hobe Sound)
24%
of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Martin County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Hobe Sound has about 770 residents aged 85 or older among 4,724 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.

24% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Martin County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

25% of older Hobe Sound 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.

Hobe Sound compared with Martin County and Florida

Census figureHobe SoundMartin CountyFlorida
Residents 85 or older5.6%4.0%2.6%
Residents 65 or older34%32%21%
Residents 65+ with a disability24%27%31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone25%26%25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)11%8.5%12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home12%15%31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$57,571$69,533—

Older residents in towns around Hobe Sound

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Port Salerno, FL5.8 mi3,264389
Tequesta, FL7.7 mi1,924407
Stuart, FL11 mi5,381760
Jupiter, FL11 mi15,0932,077
Jupiter Farms, FL11 mi2,557117
Palm City, FL11 mi7,6211,165

Nursing homes near Hobe Sound

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Martin Coast Center For Rehabilitation And HealthcHobe Sound, FL1.3 mi3 of 5120(772) 546-5800
Seabranch Health And Rehabilitation CenterStuart, FL5.5 mi5 of 5120(772) 286-9440
Jupiter Rehabilitation And Healthcare CenterJupiter, FL9.3 mi2 of 5120(561) 746-2998
Stuart Rehabilitation And HealthcareStuart, FL9.7 mi4 of 5120(772) 283-5887
Solaris Healthcare ParkwayStuart, FL9.7 mi4 of 5177(772) 287-9912
Palm City Nursing & Rehab CenterPalm City, FL11 mi4 of 5120(772) 288-0060

Hospices serving Hobe Sound

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Treasure Coast Hospice Of MartinStuart, FL6.4 mi(772) 403-4500
Treasure Coast Hospice Of St LucieFort Pierce, FL27 mi(772) 403-4500
Hospice Of Okeechobee IncorporatedOkeechobee, FL44 mi(813) 467-2321
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of FloridaMelbourne, FL81 mi(321) 751-6671

Straight-line miles from the center of Hobe Sound. 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 Hobe Sound

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 $4,798 monthly median income of Hobe Sound 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 Hobe Sound: common questions

What nursing homes are near Hobe Sound?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Martin Coast Center For Rehabilitation And Healthc in Hobe Sound (1.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Seabranch Health And Rehabilitation Center in Stuart (5.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Jupiter Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Jupiter (9.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Hobe Sound?

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 $4,798 monthly median income of Hobe Sound 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.

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.

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