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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Plantation, FL: the local picture

2,179

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

16,249

residents 65 or older (17% of Plantation)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Broward County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Plantation has about 2,179 residents aged 85 or older among 16,249 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.

26% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Broward County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

24% of older Plantation 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.

Plantation compared with Broward County and Florida

Census figure	Plantation	Broward County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.3%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	16%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	37%	44%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,236	$51,526	—

Older residents in towns around Plantation

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Sunrise, FL	3.2 mi	19,117	2,694
Lauderhill, FL	3.4 mi	12,392	1,497
Davie, FL	3.5 mi	15,157	1,375
Broadview Park, FL	3.8 mi	656	140
Lauderdale Lakes, FL	4.7 mi	7,063	914
Roosevelt Gardens, FL	5.1 mi	376	34

Nursing homes near Plantation

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Covenant Village Care Center	Plantation, FL	0.5 mi	5 of 5	60	(954) 370-8982
Broward Oaks Nursing And Rehabilitation	Plantation, FL	0.8 mi	2 of 5	120	(954) 473-8040
Nspire Healthcare Plantation	Plantation, FL	2.0 mi	2 of 5	120	(954) 583-6200
Regents Park Of Sunrise	Sunrise, FL	3.3 mi	2 of 5	120	(954) 572-4000
Nspire Healthcare Lauderhill	Lauderhill, FL	3.4 mi	2 of 5	109	(954) 485-8873
Plantation Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Plantation, FL	3.5 mi	5 of 5	152	(954) 587-3296

Straight-line miles from the center of Plantation. 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 Plantation

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 24% of the $5,853 monthly median income of Plantation 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 Plantation: common questions

What nursing homes are near Plantation?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Covenant Village Care Center in Plantation (0.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Broward Oaks Nursing And Rehabilitation in Plantation (0.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Nspire Healthcare Plantation in Plantation (2.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Plantation?

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 24% of the $5,853 monthly median income of Plantation 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 Plantation, FL