In-Home Dementia Care in South Highpoint, FL

Local figures

Dementia Care in South Highpoint, FL: the local picture

18

residents 85 or older (0.4% of all residents)

641

residents 65 or older (15% of South Highpoint)

49%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Pinellas County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

South Highpoint has about 18 residents aged 85 or older among 641 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.

49% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Pinellas County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older South Highpoint 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.

South Highpoint compared with Pinellas County and Florida

Census figure	South Highpoint	Pinellas County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	3.5%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	15%	26%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	31%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	32%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	30%	16%	31%

Older residents in towns around South Highpoint

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Feather Sound, FL	1.3 mi	840	35
Pinellas Park, FL	3.7 mi	12,027	1,558
Largo, FL	3.9 mi	23,099	3,615
Bardmoor, FL	4.7 mi	2,275	235
Clearwater, FL	5.9 mi	28,231	4,487
Ridgecrest, FL	6.1 mi	579	0

Nursing homes near South Highpoint

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
East Bay Rehabilitation Center	Clearwater, FL	1.8 mi	4 of 5	120	(727) 530-7100
Tierra Pines Center	Largo, FL	2.2 mi	2 of 5	120	(727) 535-9833
Sabal Palms Health & Rehabilitation	Largo, FL	2.9 mi	2 of 5	244	(727) 586-4211
Harbourwood Post-Acute And Rehabilitation Center	Clearwater, FL	3.3 mi	1 of 5	120	(727) 724-6800
Advanced Care Center	Clearwater, FL	4.1 mi	4 of 5	120	(727) 210-2600
Pinellas Park FL Opco, LLC	Pinellas Park, FL	4.3 mi	1 of 5	120	(727) 546-4661

Hospices serving South Highpoint

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Pinellas C	Clearwater, FL	5.6 mi	(727) 270-9800
Suncoast Hospice	Palm Harbor, FL	12 mi	(727) 467-7423
Accent Care Hospice & Palliative Care Of Hillsboro	Tampa, FL	14 mi	(813) 607-2630
Lifepath Hospice	Temple Terrace, FL	23 mi	(813) 877-2200

Straight-line miles from the center of South Highpoint. 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 South Highpoint

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. 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 South Highpoint: common questions

What nursing homes are near South Highpoint?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are East Bay Rehabilitation Center in Clearwater (1.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Tierra Pines Center in Largo (2.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Sabal Palms Health & Rehabilitation in Largo (2.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in South Highpoint?

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. 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 South Highpoint, FL