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

Local figures

Dementia Care in South Miami, FL: the local picture

241

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

1,986

residents 65 or older (16% of South Miami)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Miami-Dade County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

South Miami has about 241 residents aged 85 or older among 1,986 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.

27% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Miami-Dade County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

29% of older South Miami 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 Miami compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida

Census figure	South Miami	Miami-Dade County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.4%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	22%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	21%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	60%	75%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,028	$41,151	—

Older residents in towns around South Miami

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Glenvar Heights, FL	1.3 mi	3,818	568
Coral Terrace, FL	2.7 mi	5,519	999
Coral Gables, FL	2.7 mi	9,411	1,659
Olympia Heights, FL	3.0 mi	2,501	406
Pinecrest, FL	3.1 mi	3,223	335
West Miami, FL	3.4 mi	1,240	254

Nursing homes near South Miami

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Riviera Health Resort	Coral Gables, FL	0.8 mi	5 of 5	223	(786) 517-6999
West Gables Health Care Center	Miami, FL	3.0 mi	5 of 5	120	(305) 265-9391
Harmony Health Center	Miami, FL	3.8 mi	5 of 5	203	(305) 271-6311
Coral Gables Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Miami, FL	3.9 mi	5 of 5	87	(305) 261-1363
Palmetto Subacute Care Center	Miami, FL	4.0 mi	5 of 5	95	(305) 261-2525
Palace At Kendall Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente	Miami, FL	5.1 mi	5 of 5	180	(305) 271-2225

Hospices serving South Miami

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Opus Care Of South Florida	Miami, FL	0.5 mi	(305) 591-1606
Bristol Hospice - Miami Dade, LLC	Miami, FL	4.7 mi	(786) 382-0433
Gentiva	Miami, FL	4.7 mi	(786) 388-1400
Medcare Hospice	Miami, FL	4.7 mi	(305) 465-2273

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

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 34% of the $4,086 monthly median income of South Miami 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 South Miami: common questions

What nursing homes are near South Miami?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Riviera Health Resort in Coral Gables (0.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); West Gables Health Care Center in Miami (3.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Harmony Health Center in Miami (3.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in South Miami?

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 34% of the $4,086 monthly median income of South Miami 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 South Miami, FL