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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Key West, FL: the local picture

609

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

5,568

residents 65 or older (22% of Key West)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Monroe County)

1

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Key West has about 609 residents aged 85 or older among 5,568 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.

29% of residents 65 and older report a disability (26% in Monroe County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

31% of older Key West 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.

Key West compared with Monroe County and Florida

Census figure	Key West	Monroe County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.0%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	22%	25%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	26%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.6%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	24%	22%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,689	$71,243	—

Older residents in towns around Key West

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Stock Island, FL	2.2 mi	408	0
Big Coppitt Key, FL	7.8 mi	503	30
Big Pine Key, FL	27 mi	1,069	111
Marathon, FL	49 mi	2,059	106

Nursing homes near Key West

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oasis At The Conch Republic Nursing And Rehab	Key West, FL	0.9 mi	1 of 5	120	(305) 296-4888

Hospices serving Key West

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Miami, FL	125 mi	(786) 388-1400
Medcare Hospice	Miami, FL	125 mi	(305) 465-2273
Moments Hospice Of Miami LLC	Miami Lakes, FL	128 mi	(305) 454-6000
Amedisys Hospice	Hialeah, FL	129 mi	(786) 566-6176

Straight-line miles from the center of Key West. 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 Key West

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 25% of the $5,724 monthly median income of Key West 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 Key West: common questions

What nursing homes are near Key West?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Oasis At The Conch Republic Nursing And Rehab in Key West (0.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Key West?

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 25% of the $5,724 monthly median income of Key West 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 Key West, FL