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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Meadow Oaks, FL: the local picture

155

residents 85 or older (4.2% of all residents)

1,224

residents 65 or older (33% of Meadow Oaks)

27%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Meadow Oaks has about 155 residents aged 85 or older among 1,224 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.

27% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Pasco County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

23% of older Meadow Oaks 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.

Meadow Oaks compared with Pasco County and Florida

Census figure	Meadow Oaks	Pasco County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	2.4%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	33%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	34%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.0%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	10%	19%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,306	$48,950	—

Older residents in towns around Meadow Oaks

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Quail Ridge, FL	2.6 mi	326	25
Moon Lake, FL	3.6 mi	595	62
Shady Hills, FL	4.9 mi	2,345	109
Bayonet Point, FL	5.5 mi	7,768	1,255
Hudson, FL	5.6 mi	5,227	566
River Ridge, FL	6.0 mi	1,137	99

Nursing homes near Meadow Oaks

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bayonet Point Health Center By Harborview	Hudson, FL	5.1 mi	3 of 5	120	(727) 863-3100
Bear Creek Nursing Center	Hudson, FL	5.2 mi	2 of 5	120	(727) 863-5488
Windsor Woods Rehab And Healthcare Center	Hudson, FL	5.7 mi	3 of 5	103	(727) 862-6795
Solaris Healthcare Bayonet Point	Hudson, FL	6.2 mi	3 of 5	180	(727) 863-1521
Heather Hill Healthcare Center	New Port Richey, FL	9.1 mi	2 of 5	105	(727) 849-6939
Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of New Port Richey	New Port Richey, FL	9.4 mi	1 of 5	120	(727) 376-1585

Hospices serving Meadow Oaks

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gulfside Hospice, Inc	Land O Lakes, FL	12 mi	(727) 845-5707
Hph Hospice	Brooksville, FL	14 mi	(866) 940-0962
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Pasco Coun	Wesley Chapel, FL	18 mi	(813) 364-0311
Suncoast Hospice	Palm Harbor, FL	20 mi	(727) 467-7423

Straight-line miles from the center of Meadow Oaks. 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 Meadow Oaks

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 49% of the $2,859 monthly median income of Meadow Oaks 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 Meadow Oaks: common questions

What nursing homes are near Meadow Oaks?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bayonet Point Health Center By Harborview in Hudson (5.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Bear Creek Nursing Center in Hudson (5.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Windsor Woods Rehab And Healthcare Center in Hudson (5.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Meadow Oaks?

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 49% of the $2,859 monthly median income of Meadow Oaks 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 Meadow Oaks, FL