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

Local figures

Dementia Care in West DeLand, FL: the local picture

122

residents 85 or older (3.4% of all residents)

718

residents 65 or older (20% of West DeLand)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Volusia County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

West DeLand has about 122 residents aged 85 or older among 718 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Volusia County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

18% of older West DeLand 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.

West DeLand compared with Volusia County and Florida

Census figure	West DeLand	Volusia County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	2.7%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	20%	25%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	34%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.1%	9.9%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	26%	16%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,457	$54,671	—

Older residents in towns around West DeLand

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
DeLand, FL	2.9 mi	8,981	1,515
Orange City, FL	6.3 mi	3,686	707
Lake Helen, FL	6.6 mi	912	45
De Leon Springs, FL	7.1 mi	748	0
DeBary, FL	9.3 mi	5,409	467
Deltona, FL	11 mi	15,995	1,466

Nursing homes near West DeLand

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Athens Post Acute LLC	Deland, FL	1.3 mi	4 of 5	60	(386) 734-9085
Alliance Health And Rehabilitation Center	Deland, FL	1.8 mi	5 of 5	130	(386) 734-6401
Villa Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center	Deland, FL	2.1 mi	5 of 5	120	(386) 738-3433
Parkside Health And Rehabilitation Center	Deland, FL	2.2 mi	4 of 5	122	(386) 734-8614
Ridgecrest Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Deland, FL	2.5 mi	4 of 5	146	(386) 734-4334
Blue Palms Health And Rehabilitation Center Of Del	Deland, FL	3.1 mi	5 of 5	60	(386) 738-0212

Hospices serving West DeLand

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Halifax Health Hospice	Port Orange, FL	21 mi	(386) 425-4701
Adventhealth Hospice Care East Florida	Ormond Beach, FL	24 mi	(386) 231-6555
Adventhealth Hospice Care Central Florida	Altamonte Springs, FL	25 mi	(407) 682-0808
Hospice Of Lake & Sumter Inc	Tavares, FL	28 mi	(352) 343-1341

Straight-line miles from the center of West DeLand. 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 West DeLand

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 $5,371 monthly median income of West DeLand 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 West DeLand: common questions

What nursing homes are near West DeLand?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Athens Post Acute LLC in Deland (1.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Alliance Health And Rehabilitation Center in Deland (1.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Villa Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Deland (2.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in West DeLand?

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 $5,371 monthly median income of West DeLand 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 West DeLand, FL