In-Home Dementia Care in South Patrick Shores, FL

Local figures

Dementia Care in South Patrick Shores, FL: the local picture

87

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

1,734

residents 65 or older (25% of South Patrick Shores)

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Brevard County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

South Patrick Shores has about 87 residents aged 85 or older among 1,734 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.

20% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Brevard County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

26% of older South Patrick Shores 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 Patrick Shores compared with Brevard County and Florida

Census figure	South Patrick Shores	Brevard County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	3.0%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	25%	24%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	33%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.2%	8.1%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.6%	12%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,370	$58,980	—

Older residents in towns around South Patrick Shores

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Satellite Beach, FL	1.9 mi	2,068	133
Indian Harbour Beach, FL	3.3 mi	2,644	231
Melbourne, FL	7.2 mi	19,487	3,191
Viera East, FL	7.5 mi	3,985	636
Merritt Island, FL	8.2 mi	9,659	1,135
Viera West, FL	8.3 mi	4,051	543

Nursing homes near South Patrick Shores

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Viera Del Mar Health And Rehabilitation Center	Viera, FL	4.9 mi	2 of 5	131	(321) 775-6800
Viera Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Viera, FL	6.3 mi	3 of 5	114	(321) 752-1000
Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of Melbourne	Melbourne, FL	7.1 mi	2 of 5	167	(321) 255-9200
Life Care Center Of Melbourne	Melbourne, FL	8.0 mi	5 of 5	120	(321) 727-0984
Melbourne Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Melbourne, FL	8.1 mi	1 of 5	138	(321) 723-1321
Indian River Center	West Melbourne, FL	8.5 mi	2 of 5	179	(321) 727-0990

Hospices serving South Patrick Shores

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mederi Caretenders Hospice	Viera, FL	4.5 mi	(321) 253-2222
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	7.8 mi	(321) 751-6671
Amedisys Hospice Of Brevard	Melbourne, FL	9.4 mi	(321) 549-0275
Hospice Of Health First Inc	West Melbourne, FL	10 mi	(321) 434-1744

Straight-line miles from the center of South Patrick Shores. 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 Patrick Shores

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 23% of the $6,114 monthly median income of South Patrick Shores 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 Patrick Shores: common questions

What nursing homes are near South Patrick Shores?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Viera Del Mar Health And Rehabilitation Center in Viera (4.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Viera Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Viera (6.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of Melbourne in Melbourne (7.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in South Patrick Shores?

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 23% of the $6,114 monthly median income of South Patrick Shores 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.

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