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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Opa-locka, FL: the local picture

242

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

2,485

residents 65 or older (15% of Opa-locka)

37%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Opa-locka has about 242 residents aged 85 or older among 2,485 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 (32% in Miami-Dade County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Opa-locka 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.

Opa-locka compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida

Census figure	Opa-locka	Miami-Dade County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.4%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	22%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	35%	21%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	58%	75%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$18,779	$41,151	—

Older residents in towns around Opa-locka

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Westview, FL	1.5 mi	2,536	253
Pinewood, FL	3.2 mi	2,861	171
West Little River, FL	3.2 mi	6,253	696
Miami Gardens, FL	3.5 mi	18,743	2,063
Biscayne Gardens, FL	3.5 mi	5,986	617
Hialeah, FL	3.6 mi	45,815	8,222

Nursing homes near Opa-locka

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hialeah Shores Nursing And Rehab Center	Miami, FL	3.2 mi	5 of 5	106	(305) 691-5711
Hampton Court Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	North Miami Beach, FL	3.5 mi	5 of 5	120	(305) 354-8800
Azure Shores Rehab	Miami, FL	3.8 mi	2 of 5	120	(305) 836-1550
Pinecrest Center For Rehabilitation And Healing	North Miami, FL	3.9 mi	5 of 5	100	(305) 893-1170
Miami Shores Nursing And Rehab Center	Miami, FL	3.9 mi	4 of 5	99	(305) 759-8711
Claridge House Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	North Miami, FL	3.9 mi	2 of 5	240	(305) 893-2288

Hospices serving Opa-locka

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Catholic Hospice Inc	Miami Lakes, FL	3.2 mi	(305) 822-2380
Amedisys Hospice	Hialeah, FL	4.0 mi	(786) 566-6176
Moments Hospice Of Miami LLC	Miami Lakes, FL	5.3 mi	(305) 454-6000
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Southern Florida	Miami, FL	7.1 mi	(305) 762-3883

Straight-line miles from the center of Opa-locka. 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 Opa-locka

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 90% of the $1,565 monthly median income of Opa-locka 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 Opa-locka: common questions

What nursing homes are near Opa-locka?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Hialeah Shores Nursing And Rehab Center in Miami (3.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Hampton Court Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in North Miami Beach (3.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Azure Shores Rehab in Miami (3.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Opa-locka?

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 90% of the $1,565 monthly median income of Opa-locka 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 Opa-locka, FL