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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Marianna, FL: the local picture

326

residents 85 or older (4.6% of all residents)

1,292

residents 65 or older (18% of Marianna)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Jackson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Marianna has about 326 residents aged 85 or older among 1,292 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.

42% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Jackson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

53% of older Marianna 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.

Marianna compared with Jackson County and Florida

Census figure	Marianna	Jackson County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	4.6%	2.2%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	18%	21%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	37%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	32%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	14%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.9%	6.0%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,679	$38,849	—

Older residents in towns around Marianna

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Chipley, FL	17 mi	616	74
Blountstown, FL	25 mi	841	167
Chattahoochee, FL	26 mi	400	21
Bonifay, FL	26 mi	958	140
Donalsonville, GA	30 mi	623	37
Taylor, AL	31 mi	358	8

Nursing homes near Marianna

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Chipola Health And Rehabilitation Center	Marianna, FL	2.0 mi	4 of 5	60	(850) 526-3191
Marianna Health And Rehabilitation	Marianna, FL	2.1 mi	5 of 5	180	(850) 482-8091
Courtyard Rehabilitation By Harborview	Marianna, FL	4.3 mi	4 of 5	120	(850) 526-2000
Northwest Florida Community Hospital (Snu)	Chipley, FL	17 mi	4 of 5	34	(850) 415-7400
Washington Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Chipley, FL	17 mi	5 of 5	180	(850) 638-4654
Graceville Rehabilitation By Harborview	Graceville, FL	20 mi	4 of 5	147	(850) 263-4447

Hospices serving Marianna

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitas Healthcare Of Dothan	Dothan, AL	28 mi	(334) 794-7847
Emerald Coast Hospice	Panama City, FL	46 mi	(850) 769-0055
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Tallahassee, FL	64 mi	(850) 575-4998
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	328 mi	(321) 751-6671

Straight-line miles from the center of Marianna. 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 Marianna

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 61% of the $2,307 monthly median income of Marianna 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 Marianna: common questions

What nursing homes are near Marianna?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Chipola Health And Rehabilitation Center in Marianna (2.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Marianna Health And Rehabilitation in Marianna (2.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Courtyard Rehabilitation By Harborview in Marianna (4.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Marianna?

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 61% of the $2,307 monthly median income of Marianna 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 Marianna, FL