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

Local figures

Dementia Care in LaBelle, FL: the local picture

108

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

704

residents 65 or older (14% of LaBelle)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Hendry County)

3

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

LaBelle has about 108 residents aged 85 or older among 704 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.

30% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Hendry County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

17% of older LaBelle 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.

LaBelle compared with Hendry County and Florida

Census figure	LaBelle	Hendry County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	0.9%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	14%	14%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	22%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	25%	19%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	53%	52%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,600	$43,046	—

Older residents in towns around LaBelle

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Port LaBelle, FL	5.0 mi	468	23
Alva, FL	11 mi	993	48
Lehigh Acres, FL	14 mi	17,171	1,406
Olga, FL	15 mi	642	29
Fort Myers Shores, FL	18 mi	970	157
Buckingham, FL	19 mi	1,243	163

Nursing homes near LaBelle

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Labelle Health And Rehabilitation Center	Labelle, FL	2.9 mi	5 of 5	93	(863) 675-1440
Lehigh Acres Healthcare & Rehab Center	Lehigh Acres, FL	15 mi	2 of 5	128	(239) 369-2194
Winkler Court	Fort Myers, FL	24 mi	2 of 5	120	(239) 939-4993

Hospices serving LaBelle

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hope Hospice And Community Services Inc	Fort Myers, FL	33 mi	(800) 835-1673
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	108 mi	(321) 751-6671

Straight-line miles from the center of LaBelle. 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 LaBelle

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 47% of the $2,967 monthly median income of LaBelle 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 LaBelle: common questions

What nursing homes are near LaBelle?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Labelle Health And Rehabilitation Center in Labelle (2.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Lehigh Acres Healthcare & Rehab Center in Lehigh Acres (15 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Winkler Court in Fort Myers (24 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in LaBelle?

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 47% of the $2,967 monthly median income of LaBelle 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 LaBelle, FL