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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Plant City, FL: the local picture

610

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

5,870

residents 65 or older (14% of Plant City)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Hillsborough County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Plant City has about 610 residents aged 85 or older among 5,870 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 (35% in Hillsborough County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

26% of older Plant City 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.

Plant City compared with Hillsborough County and Florida

Census figure	Plant City	Hillsborough County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.6%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	35%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	24%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	14%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	28%	31%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,254	$55,570	—

Older residents in towns around Plant City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Dover, FL	7.2 mi	363	5
Kathleen, FL	8.6 mi	992	57
Willow Oak, FL	8.6 mi	462	29
Medulla, FL	9.2 mi	1,674	124
Seffner, FL	9.6 mi	1,432	63
Valrico, FL	9.6 mi	7,498	684

Nursing homes near Plant City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Solaris Healthcare Plant City	Plant City, FL	1.6 mi	5 of 5	180	(813) 752-3611
Community Convalescent Center	Plant City, FL	1.7 mi	1 of 5	120	(813) 754-3761
Bridgewalk On Harden Health And Rehabilitation, Ll	Lakeland, FL	8.9 mi	1 of 5	120	(863) 648-4800
Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc	Lakeland, FL	9.6 mi	4 of 5	68	(863) 688-5521
Valencia Hills Health And Rehabilitation Center	Lakeland, FL	10 mi	1 of 5	249	(863) 858-4402
Lakeland Hills Center	Lakeland, FL	11 mi	2 of 5	120	(863) 688-8591

Hospices serving Plant City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Good Shepherd Hospice	Lakeland, FL	10 mi	(863) 682-0067
Suncoast Hospice Of Hillsborough, LLC	Brandon, FL	13 mi	(813) 561-7300
Lifepath Hospice	Temple Terrace, FL	15 mi	(813) 877-2200
Affinity Care Of Hillsborough LLC	Tampa, FL	18 mi	(813) 535-7711

Straight-line miles from the center of Plant City. 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 Plant City

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 31% of the $4,521 monthly median income of Plant City 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 Plant City: common questions

What nursing homes are near Plant City?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Solaris Healthcare Plant City in Plant City (1.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Community Convalescent Center in Plant City (1.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Bridgewalk On Harden Health And Rehabilitation, Ll in Lakeland (8.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Plant City?

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 31% of the $4,521 monthly median income of Plant City 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 Plant City, FL