In-Home Dementia Care in South Sarasota, FL

Local figures

Dementia Care in South Sarasota, FL: the local picture

239

residents 85 or older (4.9% of all residents)

1,803

residents 65 or older (37% of South Sarasota)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Sarasota County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

South Sarasota has about 239 residents aged 85 or older among 1,803 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Sarasota County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

16% of older South Sarasota 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 Sarasota compared with Sarasota County and Florida

Census figure	South Sarasota	Sarasota County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	4.9%	5.1%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	37%	38%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	27%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	24%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.7%	7.7%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	15%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$82,500	$71,458	—

Older residents in towns around South Sarasota

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Siesta Key, FL	1.3 mi	2,959	344
Ridge Wood Heights, FL	1.3 mi	1,087	99
Southgate, FL	1.8 mi	1,616	277
South Gate Ridge, FL	2.2 mi	1,558	230
Gulf Gate, FL	2.5 mi	2,568	403
Sarasota, FL	3.6 mi	16,610	2,843

Nursing homes near South Sarasota

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Creekside Health And Rehabilitation Center	Sarasota, FL	1.4 mi	2 of 5	178	(941) 921-7462
Sarasota Health And Rehabilitation Center	Sarasota, FL	2.3 mi	1 of 5	144	(941) 365-2422
Award Care At Sarasota	Sarasota, FL	2.6 mi	1 of 5	120	(941) 366-0336
Crescent Health And Rehabilitation Center	Sarasota, FL	2.8 mi	1 of 5	140	(941) 925-3427
Sarasota Point Rehabilitation Center	Sarasota, FL	2.9 mi	4 of 5	120	(941) 952-9070
Plymouth Harbor Incorporated	Sarasota, FL	3.4 mi	4 of 5	56	(941) 365-2600

Hospices serving South Sarasota

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Affinity Care Of Sarasota	Sarasota, FL	4.7 mi	(941) 477-9991
Empath Tidewell Hospice	Sarasota, FL	4.7 mi	(941) 552-7500
Suncoast Hospice Of Hillsborough, LLC	Brandon, FL	45 mi	(813) 561-7300
Lifepath Hospice	Temple Terrace, FL	53 mi	(813) 877-2200

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

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 20% of the $6,875 monthly median income of South Sarasota 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 Sarasota: common questions

What nursing homes are near South Sarasota?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Creekside Health And Rehabilitation Center in Sarasota (1.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Sarasota Health And Rehabilitation Center in Sarasota (2.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Award Care At Sarasota in Sarasota (2.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in South Sarasota?

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 20% of the $6,875 monthly median income of South Sarasota 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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