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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Lakeside, FL: the local picture

437

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

5,934

residents 65 or older (18% of Lakeside)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Clay County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lakeside has about 437 residents aged 85 or older among 5,934 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Clay County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

21% of older Lakeside 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.

Lakeside compared with Clay County and Florida

Census figure	Lakeside	Clay County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.8%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	34%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	19%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.8%	8.4%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	11%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,146	$67,737	—

Older residents in towns around Lakeside

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, FL	3.6 mi	2,555	580
Fleming Island, FL	4.3 mi	6,554	553
Orange Park, FL	4.5 mi	2,455	397
Oakleaf Plantation, FL	4.8 mi	3,028	262
Asbury Lake, FL	6.1 mi	1,834	98
Fruit Cove, FL	9.3 mi	4,988	692

Nursing homes near Lakeside

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Orange Park	Orange Park, FL	2.5 mi	5 of 5	180	(904) 272-2424
Orange Park Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Orange Park, FL	2.7 mi	4 of 5	105	(904) 272-6194
Aviata At Orange Park	Orange Park, FL	3.6 mi	4 of 5	120	(904) 269-8922
Middleburg Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Middleburg, FL	3.7 mi	4 of 5	120	(502) 568-7800
Oak View Health And Rehabilitation Center	Orange Park, FL	4.0 mi	5 of 5	120	(904) 269-2610
Life Care Center At Wells Crossing	Orange Park, FL	4.6 mi	5 of 5	120	(904) 264-1950

Hospices serving Lakeside

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Community Hospice Of Northeast Florida Inc	Jacksonville, FL	11 mi	(904) 268-5200
Heartland Hospice (Jacksonville)	Jacksonville, FL	14 mi	(904) 737-2553
Haven Hospice	Gainesville, FL	49 mi	(904) 378-2121
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	152 mi	(321) 751-6671

Straight-line miles from the center of Lakeside. 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 Lakeside

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 29% of the $4,846 monthly median income of Lakeside 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 Lakeside: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lakeside?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Life Care Center Of Orange Park in Orange Park (2.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Orange Park Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Orange Park (2.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Aviata At Orange Park in Orange Park (3.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lakeside?

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 29% of the $4,846 monthly median income of Lakeside 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 Lakeside, FL