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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Naranja, FL: the local picture

71

residents 85 or older (0.4% of all residents)

1,208

residents 65 or older (7.6% of Naranja)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Miami-Dade County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Naranja has about 71 residents aged 85 or older among 1,208 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.

31% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Miami-Dade County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

17% of older Naranja 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.

Naranja compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida

Census figure	Naranja	Miami-Dade County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	2.4%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	7.6%	17%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	22%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	21%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	66%	75%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,978	$41,151	—

Older residents in towns around Naranja

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Leisure City, FL	1.8 mi	2,727	275
Princeton, FL	2.2 mi	3,673	432
Homestead, FL	3.7 mi	6,999	743
Goulds, FL	3.8 mi	2,315	403
South Miami Heights, FL	5.5 mi	6,835	785
Florida City, FL	5.7 mi	1,496	135

Nursing homes near Naranja

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kendall Lakes Healthcare And Rehab Center	Miami, FL	4.2 mi	5 of 5	150	(786) 433-7400
Homestead Manor A Palace Community	Homestead, FL	4.3 mi	5 of 5	88	(305) 248-0271
Brookwood Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Cente	Homestead, FL	4.3 mi	2 of 5	180	(305) 246-1200
St Annes Nursing Center, St Annes Residence Inc	Miami, FL	5.6 mi	3 of 5	213	(305) 252-4000
East Ridge Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Cutler Bay, FL	7.5 mi	5 of 5	74	(305) 256-3545
Jackson Memorial Perdue Medical Center	Cutler Bay, FL	7.8 mi	5 of 5	163	(786) 466-3500

Hospices serving Naranja

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Opus Care Of South Florida	Miami, FL	15 mi	(305) 591-1606
Gentiva	Miami, FL	20 mi	(786) 388-1400
Bristol Hospice - Miami Dade, LLC	Miami, FL	20 mi	(786) 382-0433
Medcare Hospice	Miami, FL	20 mi	(305) 465-2273

Straight-line miles from the center of Naranja. 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 Naranja

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 51% of the $2,748 monthly median income of Naranja 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 Naranja: common questions

What nursing homes are near Naranja?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Kendall Lakes Healthcare And Rehab Center in Miami (4.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Homestead Manor A Palace Community in Homestead (4.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Brookwood Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Cente in Homestead (4.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Naranja?

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 51% of the $2,748 monthly median income of Naranja 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 Naranja, FL