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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Umatilla, FL: the local picture

226

residents 85 or older (5.9% of all residents)

1,288

residents 65 or older (33% of Umatilla)

47%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Umatilla has about 226 residents aged 85 or older among 1,288 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.

47% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Lake County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

29% of older Umatilla 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.

Umatilla compared with Lake County and Florida

Census figure	Umatilla	Lake County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	5.9%	3.0%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	33%	27%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	22%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	8.1%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	16%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,627	$56,909	—

Older residents in towns around Umatilla

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Eustis, FL	4.9 mi	4,879	672
Mount Dora, FL	8.1 mi	5,793	1,051
Mount Plymouth, FL	12 mi	726	52
Tangerine, FL	12 mi	904	52
Tavares, FL	12 mi	7,343	1,137
Zellwood, FL	15 mi	1,421	177

Nursing homes near Umatilla

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lakeview Terrace Rehab And Health Care Center	Altoona, FL	2.6 mi	2 of 5	40	(352) 669-2133
Bayview Center	Eustis, FL	5.5 mi	5 of 5	120	(352) 357-8105
Lake Eustis Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Eustis, FL	5.7 mi	2 of 5	90	(352) 357-3565
Ruleme Center	Eustis, FL	7.1 mi	4 of 5	138	(352) 357-1990
Edgewater At Waterman Village	Mount Dora, FL	7.3 mi	4 of 5	120	(352) 383-0051
Solaris Healthcare Waterman	Tavares, FL	7.6 mi	5 of 5	120	(352) 609-4000

Hospices serving Umatilla

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Lake & Sumter Inc	Tavares, FL	9.7 mi	(352) 343-1341
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Lake And Sumter Inc	The Villages, FL	16 mi	(352) 415-0778
Adventhealth Hospice Care Central Florida	Altamonte Springs, FL	24 mi	(407) 682-0808
Hospice Of Marion County Inc	Ocala, FL	37 mi	(352) 873-7400

Straight-line miles from the center of Umatilla. 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 Umatilla

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 30% of the $4,719 monthly median income of Umatilla 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 Umatilla: common questions

What nursing homes are near Umatilla?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lakeview Terrace Rehab And Health Care Center in Altoona (2.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Bayview Center in Eustis (5.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Lake Eustis Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Eustis (5.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Umatilla?

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 30% of the $4,719 monthly median income of Umatilla 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 Umatilla, FL