In-Home Dementia Care in Mount Plymouth, FL

Local figures

Dementia Care in Mount Plymouth, FL: the local picture

52

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

726

residents 65 or older (16% of Mount Plymouth)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Lake County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Mount Plymouth has about 52 residents aged 85 or older among 726 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 (32% in Lake County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

15% of older Mount Plymouth 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.

Mount Plymouth compared with Lake County and Florida

Census figure	Mount Plymouth	Lake County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	3.0%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	16%	27%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	22%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	8.1%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	16%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,625	$56,909	—

Older residents in towns around Mount Plymouth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Mount Dora, FL	6.0 mi	5,793	1,051
Zellwood, FL	6.1 mi	1,421	177
Tangerine, FL	7.0 mi	904	52
Apopka, FL	7.1 mi	8,132	966
Eustis, FL	9.4 mi	4,879	672
Wekiwa Springs, FL	9.8 mi	5,105	772

Nursing homes near Mount Plymouth

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Edgewater At Waterman Village	Mount Dora, FL	6.9 mi	4 of 5	120	(352) 383-0051
Avante At MT Dora, Inc	Mount Dora, FL	8.6 mi	3 of 5	116	(352) 383-4161
Solaris Healthcare Apopka	Apopka, FL	8.7 mi	5 of 5	120	(407) 880-2266
Ruleme Center	Eustis, FL	9.5 mi	4 of 5	138	(352) 357-1990
Bayview Center	Eustis, FL	9.7 mi	5 of 5	120	(352) 357-8105
Lake Eustis Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Eustis, FL	9.9 mi	2 of 5	90	(352) 357-3565

Hospices serving Mount Plymouth

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Lake & Sumter Inc	Tavares, FL	12 mi	(352) 343-1341
Adventhealth Hospice Care Central Florida	Altamonte Springs, FL	12 mi	(407) 682-0808
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Lake And Sumter Inc	The Villages, FL	25 mi	(352) 415-0778
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	68 mi	(321) 751-6671

Straight-line miles from the center of Mount Plymouth. 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 Mount Plymouth

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 30% of the $4,635 monthly median income of Mount Plymouth 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 Mount Plymouth: common questions

What nursing homes are near Mount Plymouth?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Edgewater At Waterman Village in Mount Dora (6.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Avante At MT Dora, Inc in Mount Dora (8.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Solaris Healthcare Apopka in Apopka (8.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Mount Plymouth?

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 30% of the $4,635 monthly median income of Mount Plymouth 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 Mount Plymouth, FL