Pelican Bay, Florida

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Pelican Bay, FL

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Pelican Bay, FL: the local picture

609
residents 85 or older (9.9% of all residents)
4,798
residents 65 or older (78% of Pelican Bay)
15%
of residents 65+ report a disability (22% in Collier County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Pelican Bay has about 609 residents aged 85 or older among 4,798 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.

15% of residents 65 and older report a disability (22% in Collier County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

23% of older Pelican 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.

Pelican Bay compared with Collier County and Florida

Census figurePelican BayCollier CountyFlorida
Residents 85 or older9.9%4.4%2.6%
Residents 65 or older78%34%21%
Residents 65+ with a disability15%22%31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone23%22%25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)7.5%7.8%12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home7.1%33%31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$156,806$85,716—

Older residents in towns around Pelican Bay

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Naples Park, FL1.9 mi1,611191
Pelican Marsh, FL2.0 mi1,811150
Vineyards, FL5.1 mi2,077169
Naples, FL5.9 mi11,0041,895
Island Walk, FL6.2 mi1,828219
Golden Gate, FL7.5 mi2,590357

Nursing homes near Pelican Bay

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Premier Place At The GlenviewNaples, FL1.2 mi5 of 542(239) 591-0011
Chateau At Moorings Park, TheNaples, FL2.4 mi5 of 5106(239) 643-9133
Adviniacare At NaplesNaples, FL2.6 mi1 of 540(239) 566-8077
Solaris Senior Living North NaplesNaples, FL3.2 mi3 of 560(239) 592-5501
Naples Health And Rehabilitation CenterNaples, FL3.8 mi1 of 5120(239) 261-2554
Solaris Healthcare ImperialNaples, FL3.8 mi3 of 5113(239) 591-4800

Hospices serving Pelican Bay

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Avow Hospice IncNaples, FL4.1 mi(239) 261-4404
Hope Hospice And Community Services IncFort Myers, FL20 mi(800) 835-1673
Empath Tidewell HospiceSarasota, FL81 mi(941) 552-7500
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of FloridaMelbourne, FL148 mi(321) 751-6671

Straight-line miles from the center of Pelican 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 Pelican 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 11% of the $13,067 monthly median income of Pelican 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 Pelican Bay: common questions

What nursing homes are near Pelican Bay?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Premier Place At The Glenview in Naples (1.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Chateau At Moorings Park, The in Naples (2.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Adviniacare At Naples in Naples (2.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Pelican 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 11% of the $13,067 monthly median income of Pelican 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.

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.

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