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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Orange Park, FL: the local picture

397

residents 85 or older (4.4% of all residents)

2,455

residents 65 or older (27% of Orange Park)

35%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Orange Park has about 397 residents aged 85 or older among 2,455 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.

35% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Clay County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

22% of older Orange Park 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.

Orange Park compared with Clay County and Florida

Census figure	Orange Park	Clay County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	4.4%	1.8%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	27%	17%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	34%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	19%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.7%	8.4%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.9%	11%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$87,837	$67,737	—

Older residents in towns around Orange Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, FL	1.9 mi	2,555	580
Lakeside, FL	4.5 mi	5,934	437
Fleming Island, FL	5.0 mi	6,554	553
Fruit Cove, FL	7.2 mi	4,988	692
Oakleaf Plantation, FL	7.9 mi	3,028	262
Asbury Lake, FL	9.8 mi	1,834	98

Nursing homes near Orange Park

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Moosehaven	Orange Park, FL	0.2 mi	5 of 5	72	(904) 278-1200
Oak View Health And Rehabilitation Center	Orange Park, FL	0.5 mi	5 of 5	120	(904) 269-2610
Aviata At Orange Park	Orange Park, FL	0.9 mi	4 of 5	120	(904) 269-8922
Vivo Healthcare Orange Park	Orange Park, FL	1.1 mi	5 of 5	120	(904) 264-3912
Life Care Center At Wells Crossing	Orange Park, FL	1.3 mi	5 of 5	120	(904) 264-1950
Orange Park Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Orange Park, FL	2.2 mi	4 of 5	105	(904) 272-6194

Hospices serving Orange Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Community Hospice Of Northeast Florida Inc	Jacksonville, FL	6.1 mi	(904) 268-5200
Heartland Hospice (Jacksonville)	Jacksonville, FL	9.5 mi	(904) 737-2553
Hospice Of Florida	Jacksonville, FL	11 mi	(904) 740-2310
Haven Hospice	Gainesville, FL	53 mi	(904) 378-2121

Straight-line miles from the center of Orange Park. 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 Orange Park

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 19% of the $7,320 monthly median income of Orange Park 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 Orange Park: common questions

What nursing homes are near Orange Park?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Moosehaven in Orange Park (0.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Oak View Health And Rehabilitation Center in Orange Park (0.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Aviata At Orange Park in Orange Park (0.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Orange Park?

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 19% of the $7,320 monthly median income of Orange Park 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 Orange Park, FL