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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Nokomis, FL: the local picture

38

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

1,057

residents 65 or older (31% of Nokomis)

56%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Sarasota County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Nokomis has about 38 residents aged 85 or older among 1,057 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.

56% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Sarasota County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

31% of older Nokomis 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.

Nokomis compared with Sarasota County and Florida

Census figure	Nokomis	Sarasota County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	5.1%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	31%	38%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	56%	27%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	24%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.6%	7.7%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	15%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,205	$71,458	—

Older residents in towns around Nokomis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Venice, FL	1.4 mi	16,863	2,399
Laurel, FL	2.4 mi	5,494	898
Venice Gardens, FL	3.7 mi	871	119
Osprey, FL	5.2 mi	2,878	462
South Venice, FL	5.6 mi	4,994	445
Palmer Ranch, FL	7.1 mi	8,385	1,219

Nursing homes near Nokomis

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Venice Health And Rehabilitation Center	Venice, FL	1.0 mi	2 of 5	120	(941) 488-6733
Aviata At Venice	Venice, FL	1.2 mi	1 of 5	120	(941) 484-0425
Advinia Care At Venice	Venice, FL	1.9 mi	1 of 5	45	(941) 484-8801
Capri Health And Rehabilitation Center	Venice, FL	2.3 mi	2 of 5	129	(941) 486-8088
Village On The Isle	Venice, FL	2.8 mi	5 of 5	48	(941) 486-5420
Sunset Lake Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Venice, FL	3.8 mi	2 of 5	120	(941) 492-5313

Hospices serving Nokomis

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Affinity Care Of Sarasota	Sarasota, FL	8.6 mi	(941) 477-9991
Empath Tidewell Hospice	Sarasota, FL	8.6 mi	(941) 552-7500

Straight-line miles from the center of Nokomis. 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 Nokomis

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 52% of the $2,684 monthly median income of Nokomis 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 Nokomis: common questions

What nursing homes are near Nokomis?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Venice Health And Rehabilitation Center in Venice (1.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Aviata At Venice in Venice (1.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Advinia Care At Venice in Venice (1.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Nokomis?

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 52% of the $2,684 monthly median income of Nokomis 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 Nokomis, FL