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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Palm Bay, FL: the local picture

2,986

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

24,719

residents 65 or older (19% of Palm Bay)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Brevard County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Palm Bay has about 2,986 residents aged 85 or older among 24,719 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 (33% in Brevard County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

23% of older Palm Bay 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.

Palm Bay compared with Brevard County and Florida

Census figure	Palm Bay	Brevard County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	3.0%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	19%	24%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	33%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	8.1%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	19%	12%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,858	$58,980	—

Older residents in towns around Palm Bay

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Malabar, FL	5.5 mi	590	98
Grant-Valkaria, FL	6.2 mi	2,035	185
West Melbourne, FL	6.6 mi	5,451	569
June Park, FL	8.2 mi	964	71
Melbourne Beach, FL	10 mi	986	63
Melbourne, FL	11 mi	19,487	3,191

Nursing homes near Palm Bay

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Palm Bay	Palm Bay, FL	4.3 mi	5 of 5	141	(321) 952-1818
Aviata At Palm Bay	Palm Bay, FL	4.9 mi	4 of 5	120	(321) 722-0660
Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center	Palm Bay, FL	5.7 mi	4 of 5	120	(321) 723-1235
Atlantic Shores Nursing And Rehab Center	Melbourne, FL	6.7 mi	4 of 5	120	(321) 953-2219
Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center	Melbourne, FL	7.4 mi	4 of 5	179	(321) 725-3990
West Melbourne Health & Rehabilitation Center	West Melbourne, FL	8.6 mi	2 of 5	180	(321) 725-7360

Hospices serving Palm Bay

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Health First Inc	West Melbourne, FL	7.8 mi	(321) 434-1744
Amedisys Hospice Of Brevard	Melbourne, FL	8.4 mi	(321) 549-0275
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	13 mi	(321) 751-6671
Mederi Caretenders Hospice	Viera, FL	17 mi	(321) 253-2222

Straight-line miles from the center of Palm Bay. 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 Palm Bay

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 33% of the $4,322 monthly median income of Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay: common questions

What nursing homes are near Palm Bay?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Life Care Center Of Palm Bay in Palm Bay (4.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Aviata At Palm Bay in Palm Bay (4.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center in Palm Bay (5.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Palm Bay?

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 33% of the $4,322 monthly median income of Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay, FL