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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Palatka, FL: the local picture

280

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

1,985

residents 65 or older (19% of Palatka)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Putnam County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Palatka has about 280 residents aged 85 or older among 1,985 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.

40% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Putnam County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

45% of older Palatka 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.

Palatka compared with Putnam County and Florida

Census figure	Palatka	Putnam County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.2%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	19%	24%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	38%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	29%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	33%	14%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.8%	9.0%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,261	$44,837	—

Older residents in towns around Palatka

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Flagler Estates, FL	13 mi	624	20
Green Cove Springs, FL	24 mi	1,746	209
St. Augustine Shores, FL	25 mi	3,186	377
World Golf Village, FL	25 mi	5,175	200
St. Augustine South, FL	26 mi	1,269	75
Bunnell, FL	27 mi	1,136	67

Nursing homes near Palatka

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Radiant Nursing And Rehab At Palatka	Palatka, FL	0.9 mi	4 of 5	65	(386) 328-1472
Palatka Center For Rehabilitation And Healing	Palatka, FL	1.0 mi	2 of 5	180	(386) 325-0173
The Pavilion At Crescent Lake	Crescent City, FL	18 mi	4 of 5	92	(386) 698-2222
Aviata At Green Cove Springs	Green Cove Springs, FL	24 mi	2 of 5	120	(904) 284-5606
Moultrie Creek Nursing And Rehab Center	Saint Augustine, FL	24 mi	5 of 5	120	(904) 797-1800
Pavilion For Health Care, The	Penney Farms, FL	24 mi	5 of 5	50	(904) 297-9700

Hospices serving Palatka

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Community Hospice Of Northeast Florida Inc	Jacksonville, FL	38 mi	(904) 268-5200
Haven Hospice	Gainesville, FL	44 mi	(904) 378-2121
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	120 mi	(321) 751-6671

Straight-line miles from the center of Palatka. 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 Palatka

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 64% of the $2,188 monthly median income of Palatka 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 Palatka: common questions

What nursing homes are near Palatka?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Radiant Nursing And Rehab At Palatka in Palatka (0.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Palatka Center For Rehabilitation And Healing in Palatka (1.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Pavilion At Crescent Lake in Crescent City (18 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Palatka?

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 64% of the $2,188 monthly median income of Palatka 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 Palatka, FL