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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Kendall, FL: the local picture

2,664

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

16,410

residents 65 or older (21% of Kendall)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Miami-Dade County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Kendall has about 2,664 residents aged 85 or older among 16,410 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.

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

25% of older Kendall 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.

Kendall compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida

Census figure	Kendall	Miami-Dade County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.4%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	21%	17%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	22%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	21%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	68%	75%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,431	$41,151	—

Older residents in towns around Kendall

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Sunset, FL	2.5 mi	2,929	493
Richmond Heights, FL	2.7 mi	1,834	243
The Crossings, FL	2.9 mi	4,643	428
Pinecrest, FL	3.1 mi	3,223	335
Palmetto Estates, FL	3.3 mi	2,794	306
Three Lakes, FL	3.4 mi	1,818	207

Nursing homes near Kendall

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Harmony Health Center	Miami, FL	1.2 mi	5 of 5	203	(305) 271-6311
Palace At Kendall Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente	Miami, FL	1.9 mi	5 of 5	180	(305) 271-2225
Coral Reef Subacute Care Center LLC	Miami, FL	2.8 mi	3 of 5	180	(305) 255-3220
South Dade Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Miami, FL	3.7 mi	5 of 5	180	(305) 255-1045
Nspire Healthcare Kendall	Kendall, FL	3.9 mi	5 of 5	120	(305) 385-8290
Riviera Health Resort	Coral Gables, FL	5.2 mi	5 of 5	223	(786) 517-6999

Hospices serving Kendall

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Opus Care Of South Florida	Miami, FL	4.2 mi	(305) 591-1606
Bristol Hospice - Miami Dade, LLC	Miami, FL	8.3 mi	(786) 382-0433
Gentiva	Miami, FL	8.3 mi	(786) 388-1400
Medcare Hospice	Miami, FL	8.3 mi	(305) 465-2273

Straight-line miles from the center of Kendall. 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 Kendall

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 $5,036 monthly median income of Kendall 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 Kendall: common questions

What nursing homes are near Kendall?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Harmony Health Center in Miami (1.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Palace At Kendall Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente in Miami (1.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Coral Reef Subacute Care Center LLC in Miami (2.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Kendall?

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 $5,036 monthly median income of Kendall 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 Kendall, FL