Lake Worth Beach, Florida

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Lake Worth Beach, 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 Lake Worth Beach for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Lake Worth Beach, FL: the local picture

1,067
residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)
6,545
residents 65 or older (15% of Lake Worth Beach)
34%
of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Palm Beach County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lake Worth Beach has about 1,067 residents aged 85 or older among 6,545 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.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Palm Beach County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

34% of older Lake Worth Beach 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.

Lake Worth Beach compared with Palm Beach County and Florida

Census figureLake Worth BeachPalm Beach CountyFlorida
Residents 85 or older2.5%3.9%2.6%
Residents 65 or older15%25%21%
Residents 65+ with a disability34%29%31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone34%28%25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)16%11%12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home57%34%31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$42,056$65,565—

Older residents in towns around Lake Worth Beach

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Lake Clarke Shores, FL2.1 mi74628
Lantana, FL2.5 mi2,650414
Palm Springs, FL2.7 mi3,447386
Seminole Manor, FL3.6 mi24831
Hypoluxo, FL3.7 mi67970
San Castle, FL3.8 mi40214

Nursing homes near Lake Worth Beach

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Medicana Nursing And Rehab CenterLake Worth, FL0.6 mi3 of 5116(561) 582-5331
Terraces Of Lake Worth Care Center And RehabLake Worth, FL0.8 mi4 of 591(561) 586-0808
Avante At Lake Worth, Inc.Lake Worth, FL1.3 mi1 of 5138(561) 421-4041
Lake Worth Rehabilitation CenterLake Worth, FL1.3 mi2 of 5120(561) 586-7404
Finnish-American VillageLake Worth, FL2.1 mi5 of 545(561) 588-4333
Vi At Lakeside VillageLantana, FL3.0 mi5 of 560(561) 963-2100

Hospices serving Lake Worth Beach

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Palm Beach Hospice And Palliative Care By MorselifeWest Palm Beach, FL8.0 mi(561) 868-6573
Hospice Of Palm Beach County IncWest Palm Beach, FL9.0 mi(561) 848-5200
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of FloridaMelbourne, FL112 mi(321) 751-6671
Hope Hospice And Community Services IncFort Myers, FL116 mi(800) 835-1673

Straight-line miles from the center of Lake Worth Beach. 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 Lake Worth Beach

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 40% of the $3,505 monthly median income of Lake Worth Beach 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 Lake Worth Beach: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lake Worth Beach?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Medicana Nursing And Rehab Center in Lake Worth (0.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Terraces Of Lake Worth Care Center And Rehab in Lake Worth (0.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Avante At Lake Worth, Inc. in Lake Worth (1.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lake Worth Beach?

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 40% of the $3,505 monthly median income of Lake Worth Beach 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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