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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Marco Island, FL: the local picture

1,240

residents 85 or older (7.7% of all residents)

9,607

residents 65 or older (59% of Marco Island)

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (22% in Collier County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Marco Island has about 1,240 residents aged 85 or older among 9,607 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.

20% of residents 65 and older report a disability (22% in Collier County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

20% of older Marco Island 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.

Marco Island compared with Collier County and Florida

Census figure	Marco Island	Collier County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	7.7%	4.4%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	59%	34%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	22%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	22%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.2%	7.8%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.3%	33%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$94,912	$85,716	—

Older residents in towns around Marco Island

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Verona Walk, FL	11 mi	2,056	248
Naples Manor, FL	11 mi	257	0
Lely Resort, FL	11 mi	3,530	378
Lely, FL	12 mi	1,921	401
Naples, FL	16 mi	11,004	1,895
Golden Gate, FL	17 mi	2,590	357

Nursing homes near Marco Island

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oakton Place Health And Rehabilitation At The Arli	Naples, FL	12 mi	2 of 5	44	(239) 307-3000
Solaris Healthcare Lely Palms	Naples, FL	12 mi	2 of 5	117	(239) 775-7715
Woodside Health And Rehabilitation Center	Naples, FL	13 mi	1 of 5	120	(239) 775-7757
Gardens At Terracina Health & Rehabilitation	Naples, FL	14 mi	5 of 5	30	(239) 348-6000
Naples Health And Rehabilitation Center	Naples, FL	18 mi	1 of 5	120	(239) 261-2554
Chateau At Moorings Park, The	Naples, FL	20 mi	5 of 5	106	(239) 643-9133

Hospices serving Marco Island

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Avow Hospice Inc	Naples, FL	19 mi	(239) 261-4404
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	164 mi	(321) 751-6671

Straight-line miles from the center of Marco Island. 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 Marco Island

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 18% of the $7,909 monthly median income of Marco Island 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 Marco Island: common questions

What nursing homes are near Marco Island?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Oakton Place Health And Rehabilitation At The Arli in Naples (12 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Solaris Healthcare Lely Palms in Naples (12 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Woodside Health And Rehabilitation Center in Naples (13 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Marco Island?

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 18% of the $7,909 monthly median income of Marco Island 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 Marco Island, FL