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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Parker, FL: the local picture

113

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

854

residents 65 or older (19% of Parker)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Bay County)

5

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Parker has about 113 residents aged 85 or older among 854 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.

36% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Bay County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

18% of older Parker 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.

Parker compared with Bay County and Florida

Census figure	Parker	Bay County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	1.9%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	36%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.2%	9.8%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.1%	11%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$85,786	$59,815	—

Older residents in towns around Parker

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Springfield, FL	2.9 mi	1,456	165
Callaway, FL	3.1 mi	1,609	92
Cedar Grove, FL	4.4 mi	653	51
Panama City, FL	4.9 mi	6,220	920
Lynn Haven, FL	7.6 mi	3,140	415
Pretty Bayou, FL	7.6 mi	998	175

Nursing homes near Parker

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aviata At Emerald Shores	Callaway, FL	2.1 mi	5 of 5	77	(850) 871-6363
Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home	Panama City, FL	4.4 mi	5 of 5	120	(850) 747-5401
St Andrews Bay Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation	Panama City, FL	5.4 mi	4 of 5	120	(850) 763-0446
Community Health And Rehabilitation Center	Panama City, FL	5.9 mi	4 of 5	120	(850) 588-4643
Pruitthealth - Panama City	Panama City, FL	6.5 mi	4 of 5	101	(850) 771-1521

Hospices serving Parker

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Emerald Coast Hospice	Panama City, FL	6.3 mi	(850) 769-0055
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Tallahassee, FL	86 mi	(850) 575-4998
Big Bend Hospice Inc	Tallahassee, FL	86 mi	(850) 878-5310
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	326 mi	(321) 751-6671

Straight-line miles from the center of Parker. 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 Parker

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 20% of the $7,149 monthly median income of Parker 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 Parker: common questions

What nursing homes are near Parker?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Aviata At Emerald Shores in Callaway (2.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home in Panama City (4.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); St Andrews Bay Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation in Panama City (5.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Parker?

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 20% of the $7,149 monthly median income of Parker 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 Parker, FL