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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Tamiami, FL: the local picture

1,393

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

11,934

residents 65 or older (24% of Tamiami)

27%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Tamiami has about 1,393 residents aged 85 or older among 11,934 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.

15% of older Tamiami 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.

Tamiami compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida

Census figure	Tamiami	Miami-Dade County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.4%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	24%	17%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	22%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	21%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	92%	75%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,782	$41,151	—

Older residents in towns around Tamiami

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Sweetwater, FL	2.2 mi	3,374	296
Westwood Lakes, FL	3.0 mi	2,322	182
Westchester, FL	3.1 mi	11,971	2,085
Kendale Lakes, FL	3.5 mi	12,623	2,257
Fountainebleau, FL	3.7 mi	10,339	1,854
Kendall West, FL	4.2 mi	7,524	766

Nursing homes near Tamiami

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Palace At Kendall Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente	Miami, FL	4.9 mi	5 of 5	180	(305) 271-2225
Palmetto Subacute Care Center	Miami, FL	5.3 mi	5 of 5	95	(305) 261-2525
West Gables Health Care Center	Miami, FL	5.4 mi	5 of 5	120	(305) 265-9391
Nspire Healthcare Kendall	Kendall, FL	5.4 mi	5 of 5	120	(305) 385-8290
Harmony Health Center	Miami, FL	5.7 mi	5 of 5	203	(305) 271-6311
Coral Gables Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Miami, FL	5.8 mi	5 of 5	87	(305) 261-1363

Hospices serving Tamiami

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bristol Hospice - Miami Dade, LLC	Miami, FL	7.0 mi	(786) 382-0433
Gentiva	Miami, FL	7.0 mi	(786) 388-1400
Medcare Hospice	Miami, FL	7.0 mi	(305) 465-2273
Continuum Care Of Miami Dade LLC	Miami, FL	7.0 mi	(305) 463-1600

Straight-line miles from the center of Tamiami. 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 Tamiami

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 33% of the $4,232 monthly median income of Tamiami 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 Tamiami: common questions

What nursing homes are near Tamiami?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Palace At Kendall Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente in Miami (4.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Palmetto Subacute Care Center in Miami (5.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); West Gables Health Care Center in Miami (5.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Tamiami?

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 33% of the $4,232 monthly median income of Tamiami 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 Tamiami, FL