Naples, Florida

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Naples, FL

Help at home for someone living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia: steady routines, safety and patience with changes in memory and mood. Post what you need in Naples for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Naples, FL: the local picture

1,895
residents 85 or older (9.6% of all residents)
11,004
residents 65 or older (56% of Naples)
18%
of residents 65+ report a disability (22% in Collier County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Naples has about 1,895 residents aged 85 or older among 11,004 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.

18% 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.

23% of older Naples 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.

Naples compared with Collier County and Florida

Census figureNaplesCollier CountyFlorida
Residents 85 or older9.6%4.4%2.6%
Residents 65 or older56%34%21%
Residents 65+ with a disability18%22%31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone23%22%25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)5.7%7.8%12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home9.3%33%31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$132,630$85,716—

Older residents in towns around Naples

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Lely, FL5.2 mi1,921401
Pelican Bay, FL5.9 mi4,798609
Naples Manor, FL6.1 mi2570
Golden Gate, FL6.1 mi2,590357
Lely Resort, FL6.8 mi3,530378
Vineyards, FL6.9 mi2,077169

Nursing homes near Naples

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Naples Health And Rehabilitation CenterNaples, FL2.1 mi1 of 5120(239) 261-2554
Woodside Health And Rehabilitation CenterNaples, FL3.5 mi1 of 5120(239) 775-7757
Chateau At Moorings Park, TheNaples, FL3.7 mi5 of 5106(239) 643-9133
Gardens At Terracina Health & RehabilitationNaples, FL4.3 mi5 of 530(239) 348-6000
Premier Place At The GlenviewNaples, FL4.8 mi5 of 542(239) 591-0011
Solaris Healthcare Lely PalmsNaples, FL5.8 mi2 of 5117(239) 775-7715

Hospices serving Naples

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Avow Hospice IncNaples, FL3.6 mi(239) 261-4404
Hope Hospice And Community Services IncFort Myers, FL26 mi(800) 835-1673
Empath Tidewell HospiceSarasota, FL86 mi(941) 552-7500
Amedisys HospiceHialeah, FL95 mi(786) 566-6176

Straight-line miles from the center of Naples. 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 Naples

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 13% of the $11,053 monthly median income of Naples 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 Naples: common questions

What nursing homes are near Naples?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Naples Health And Rehabilitation Center in Naples (2.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Woodside Health And Rehabilitation Center in Naples (3.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Chateau At Moorings Park, The in Naples (3.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Naples?

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 13% of the $11,053 monthly median income of Naples 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.

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.

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