Hunters Creek, Florida

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Hunters Creek, FL

Help at home for someone living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia: steady routines, safety and patience with changes in memory and mood. Post what you need in Hunters Creek for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Hunters Creek, FL: the local picture

237
residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)
3,342
residents 65 or older (15% of Hunters Creek)
24%
of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Orange County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Hunters Creek has about 237 residents aged 85 or older among 3,342 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 (33% in Orange County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

14% of older Hunters Creek 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.

Hunters Creek compared with Orange County and Florida

Census figureHunters CreekOrange CountyFlorida
Residents 85 or older1.0%1.4%2.6%
Residents 65 or older15%13%21%
Residents 65+ with a disability24%33%31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone14%21%25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)5.6%13%12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home58%38%31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$95,500$57,429—

Older residents in towns around Hunters Creek

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Williamsburg, FL2.9 mi1,663218
Southchase, FL3.1 mi2,635193
Kissimmee, FL4.1 mi9,4141,590
Buenaventura Lakes, FL5.5 mi4,690303
Taft, FL6.3 mi49513
Meadow Woods, FL6.3 mi4,801687

Nursing homes near Hunters Creek

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Hunters Creek Nursing And Rehab CenterOrlando, FL1.1 mi4 of 5116(407) 541-2600
Kissimmee Nursing & Rehabilitation CenterKissimmee, FL3.1 mi2 of 5120(407) 931-3336
Aviata At Kissimmee GardensKissimmee, FL3.1 mi5 of 5120(407) 847-2854
Terrace Of Kissimmee, TheKissimmee, FL3.7 mi1 of 5120(407) 935-0200
Kissimmee Health And Rehabilitation CenterKissimmee, FL4.7 mi4 of 559(407) 847-7200
Rehabilitation Center Of OrlandoOrlando, FL5.0 mi1 of 5120(407) 858-0455

Hospices serving Hunters Creek

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
GentivaOrlando, FL16 mi(407) 514-1300
Adventhealth Hospice Care Central FloridaAltamonte Springs, FL21 mi(407) 682-0808
Hospice Of Lake & Sumter IncTavares, FL35 mi(352) 343-1341
Good Shepherd HospiceLakeland, FL38 mi(863) 682-0067

Straight-line miles from the center of Hunters Creek. 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 Hunters Creek

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 18% of the $7,958 monthly median income of Hunters Creek 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 Hunters Creek: common questions

What nursing homes are near Hunters Creek?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Hunters Creek Nursing And Rehab Center in Orlando (1.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Kissimmee Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Kissimmee (3.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Aviata At Kissimmee Gardens in Kissimmee (3.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Hunters Creek?

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 18% of the $7,958 monthly median income of Hunters Creek 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.

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