In-Home Dementia Care in New Port Richey East, FL

Local figures

Dementia Care in New Port Richey East, FL: the local picture

267

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

3,167

residents 65 or older (27% of New Port Richey East)

37%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

New Port Richey East has about 267 residents aged 85 or older among 3,167 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.

37% 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.

43% of older New Port Richey East 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.

New Port Richey East compared with Pasco County and Florida

Census figure	New Port Richey East	Pasco County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.4%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	27%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	34%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	16%	19%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,048	$48,950	—

Older residents in towns around New Port Richey East

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
New Port Richey, FL	1.8 mi	5,205	716
Port Richey, FL	2.0 mi	877	110
Jasmine Estates, FL	2.3 mi	3,771	292
Elfers, FL	3.8 mi	2,733	301
River Ridge, FL	4.2 mi	1,137	99
Bayonet Point, FL	4.4 mi	7,768	1,255

Nursing homes near New Port Richey East

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heather Hill Healthcare Center	New Port Richey, FL	0.8 mi	2 of 5	105	(727) 849-6939
Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of New Port Richey	New Port Richey, FL	1.1 mi	1 of 5	120	(727) 376-1585
Southern Pines Nursing Center	New Port Richey, FL	1.3 mi	2 of 5	120	(727) 842-8402
Madison Pointe Care Center	New Port Richey, FL	1.4 mi	3 of 5	119	(727) 843-0600
Aspire At Ridge Haven	New Port Richey, FL	2.3 mi	3 of 5	120	(727) 848-3578
Life Care Center Of New Port Richey	New Port Richey, FL	2.5 mi	4 of 5	113	(727) 375-2999

Hospices serving New Port Richey East

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Suncoast Hospice	Palm Harbor, FL	13 mi	(727) 467-7423
Gulfside Hospice, Inc	Land O Lakes, FL	15 mi	(727) 845-5707
Hph Hospice	Brooksville, FL	22 mi	(866) 940-0962
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Pasco Coun	Wesley Chapel, FL	22 mi	(813) 364-0311

Straight-line miles from the center of New Port Richey East. 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 New Port Richey East

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 46% of the $3,087 monthly median income of New Port Richey East 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 New Port Richey East: common questions

What nursing homes are near New Port Richey East?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Heather Hill Healthcare Center in New Port Richey (0.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of New Port Richey in New Port Richey (1.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Southern Pines Nursing Center in New Port Richey (1.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in New Port Richey East?

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 46% of the $3,087 monthly median income of New Port Richey East 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 New Port Richey East, FL