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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Tequesta, FL: the local picture

407

residents 85 or older (6.6% of all residents)

1,924

residents 65 or older (31% of Tequesta)

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Palm Beach County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Tequesta has about 407 residents aged 85 or older among 1,924 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.

46% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Palm Beach County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older Tequesta 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.

Tequesta compared with Palm Beach County and Florida

Census figure	Tequesta	Palm Beach County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	6.6%	3.9%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	31%	25%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	28%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.2%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	34%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,500	$65,565	—

Older residents in towns around Tequesta

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Jupiter, FL	3.2 mi	15,093	2,077
Juno Beach, FL	7.0 mi	2,253	441
Jupiter Farms, FL	7.1 mi	2,557	117
Hobe Sound, FL	7.7 mi	4,724	770
Palm Beach Gardens, FL	8.7 mi	19,836	3,469
North Palm Beach, FL	11 mi	4,580	955

Nursing homes near Tequesta

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Jupiter Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Jupiter, FL	2.0 mi	2 of 5	120	(561) 746-2998
Luxe At Jupiter Rehabilitation Center (The)	Jupiter, FL	5.3 mi	1 of 5	129	(718) 852-7000
Nursing Center At La Posada, The	Palm Beach Gardens, FL	7.9 mi	4 of 5	40	(561) 514-5000
Waterford, The	Juno Beach, FL	8.1 mi	4 of 5	60	(561) 627-3800
Gardens Court	Palm Beach Gardens, FL	8.4 mi	5 of 5	120	(561) 626-1125
Martin Coast Center For Rehabilitation And Healthc	Hobe Sound, FL	8.9 mi	3 of 5	120	(772) 546-5800

Hospices serving Tequesta

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Treasure Coast Hospice Of Martin	Stuart, FL	14 mi	(772) 403-4500
Hospice Of Palm Beach County Inc	West Palm Beach, FL	15 mi	(561) 848-5200
Palm Beach Hospice And Palliative Care By Morselife	West Palm Beach, FL	17 mi	(561) 868-6573
Treasure Coast Hospice Of St Lucie	Fort Pierce, FL	34 mi	(772) 403-4500

Straight-line miles from the center of Tequesta. 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 Tequesta

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 26% of the $5,458 monthly median income of Tequesta 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 Tequesta: common questions

What nursing homes are near Tequesta?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Jupiter Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Jupiter (2.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Luxe At Jupiter Rehabilitation Center (The) in Jupiter (5.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Nursing Center At La Posada, The in Palm Beach Gardens (7.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Tequesta?

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 26% of the $5,458 monthly median income of Tequesta 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 Tequesta, FL