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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Melbourne, FL: the local picture

3,191

residents 85 or older (3.7% of all residents)

19,487

residents 65 or older (23% of Melbourne)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Brevard County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Melbourne has about 3,191 residents aged 85 or older among 19,487 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.

39% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Brevard County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

35% of older Melbourne 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.

Melbourne compared with Brevard County and Florida

Census figure	Melbourne	Brevard County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	3.0%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	23%	24%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	33%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	8.1%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	12%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,241	$58,980	—

Older residents in towns around Melbourne

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
June Park, FL	3.1 mi	964	71
West Melbourne, FL	4.2 mi	5,451	569
Indian Harbour Beach, FL	5.0 mi	2,644	231
Indialantic, FL	6.0 mi	769	119
Satellite Beach, FL	6.1 mi	2,068	133
Melbourne Beach, FL	7.0 mi	986	63

Nursing homes near Melbourne

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of Melbourne	Melbourne, FL	1.2 mi	2 of 5	167	(321) 255-9200
Indian River Center	West Melbourne, FL	1.3 mi	2 of 5	179	(321) 727-0990
West Melbourne Health & Rehabilitation Center	West Melbourne, FL	2.2 mi	2 of 5	180	(321) 725-7360
Melbourne Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Melbourne, FL	3.4 mi	1 of 5	138	(321) 723-1321
Life Care Center Of Melbourne	Melbourne, FL	3.4 mi	5 of 5	120	(321) 727-0984
Avante At Melbourne Inc	Melbourne, FL	3.6 mi	2 of 5	110	(321) 723-3215

Hospices serving Melbourne

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Health First Inc	West Melbourne, FL	3.1 mi	(321) 434-1744
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	3.3 mi	(321) 751-6671
Amedisys Hospice Of Brevard	Melbourne, FL	3.9 mi	(321) 549-0275
Mederi Caretenders Hospice	Viera, FL	6.7 mi	(321) 253-2222

Straight-line miles from the center of Melbourne. 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 Melbourne

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 35% of the $4,020 monthly median income of Melbourne 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 Melbourne: common questions

What nursing homes are near Melbourne?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of Melbourne in Melbourne (1.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Indian River Center in West Melbourne (1.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); West Melbourne Health & Rehabilitation Center in West Melbourne (2.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Melbourne?

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 35% of the $4,020 monthly median income of Melbourne 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.

More near Melbourne

More senior care near Melbourne

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Melbourne

More for Melbourne families

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 Melbourne, FL