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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Tamarac, FL: the local picture

3,600

residents 85 or older (4.9% of all residents)

18,941

residents 65 or older (26% of Tamarac)

36%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Tamarac has about 3,600 residents aged 85 or older among 18,941 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.

36% 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.

32% of older Tamarac 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.

Tamarac compared with Broward County and Florida

Census figure	Tamarac	Broward County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	4.9%	2.3%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	26%	18%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	16%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	38%	44%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,782	$51,526	—

Older residents in towns around Tamarac

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Sunrise, FL	2.2 mi	19,117	2,694
North Lauderdale, FL	2.2 mi	5,319	356
Lauderhill, FL	3.4 mi	12,392	1,497
Margate, FL	4.2 mi	13,895	1,315
Lauderdale Lakes, FL	4.2 mi	7,063	914
Coral Springs, FL	4.7 mi	17,702	1,741

Nursing homes near Tamarac

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Nspire Healthcare Tamarac	Tamarac, FL	0.5 mi	3 of 5	141	(954) 722-7001
Tamarac Center For Rehabilitation And Healing	Tamarac, FL	1.6 mi	3 of 5	120	(954) 722-9330
Springtree Rehabilitation & Health Care Center	Sunrise, FL	1.9 mi	5 of 5	110	(954) 572-4251
Sunrise Health & Rehabilitation Center	Sunrise, FL	2.3 mi	4 of 5	237	(954) 577-3600
Regents Park Of Sunrise	Sunrise, FL	2.9 mi	2 of 5	120	(954) 572-4000
Life Care Center At Inverrary	Lauderhill, FL	3.1 mi	4 of 5	120	(954) 485-6144

Hospices serving Tamarac

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Continuum Care Of Broward LLC	Sunrise, FL	2.0 mi	(954) 239-6600
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Broward County	Plantation, FL	5.4 mi	(954) 625-7900
Heartland Hospice (Broward)	Plantation, FL	5.4 mi	(704) 664-2876
Hospice By The Sea Inc	Boca Raton, FL	14 mi	(561) 395-5031

Straight-line miles from the center of Tamarac. 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 Tamarac

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 40% of the $3,482 monthly median income of Tamarac 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 Tamarac: common questions

What nursing homes are near Tamarac?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Nspire Healthcare Tamarac in Tamarac (0.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Tamarac Center For Rehabilitation And Healing in Tamarac (1.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Springtree Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Sunrise (1.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Tamarac?

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 40% of the $3,482 monthly median income of Tamarac 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 Tamarac, FL