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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Pelican Marsh, FL: the local picture

150

residents 85 or older (5.7% of all residents)

1,811

residents 65 or older (69% of Pelican Marsh)

16%

of residents 65+ report a disability (22% in Collier County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Pelican Marsh has about 150 residents aged 85 or older among 1,811 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.

16% 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.

12% of older Pelican Marsh 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 Marsh compared with Collier County and Florida

Census figure	Pelican Marsh	Collier County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	5.7%	4.4%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	69%	34%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	16%	22%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	22%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.7%	7.8%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	33%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$136,161	$85,716	—

Older residents in towns around Pelican Marsh

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Naples Park, FL	1.7 mi	1,611	191
Pelican Bay, FL	2.0 mi	4,798	609
Vineyards, FL	3.9 mi	2,077	169
Island Walk, FL	4.6 mi	1,828	219
Bonita Springs, FL	7.0 mi	24,688	2,894
Golden Gate, FL	7.0 mi	2,590	357

Nursing homes near Pelican Marsh

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Solaris Senior Living North Naples	Naples, FL	1.3 mi	3 of 5	60	(239) 592-5501
Adviniacare At Naples	Naples, FL	1.4 mi	1 of 5	40	(239) 566-8077
Solaris Healthcare Imperial	Naples, FL	2.7 mi	3 of 5	113	(239) 591-4800
Premier Place At The Glenview	Naples, FL	2.9 mi	5 of 5	42	(239) 591-0011
Chateau At Moorings Park, The	Naples, FL	3.5 mi	5 of 5	106	(239) 643-9133
Bentley Care Center	Naples, FL	3.8 mi	3 of 5	84	(239) 431-2100

Hospices serving Pelican Marsh

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Avow Hospice Inc	Naples, FL	4.4 mi	(239) 261-4404
Hope Hospice And Community Services Inc	Fort Myers, FL	19 mi	(800) 835-1673
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	146 mi	(321) 751-6671

Straight-line miles from the center of Pelican Marsh. 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 Marsh

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 12% of the $11,347 monthly median income of Pelican Marsh 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 Marsh: common questions

What nursing homes are near Pelican Marsh?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Solaris Senior Living North Naples in Naples (1.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Adviniacare At Naples in Naples (1.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Solaris Healthcare Imperial in Naples (2.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Pelican Marsh?

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 12% of the $11,347 monthly median income of Pelican Marsh 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 Pelican Marsh, FL