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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Westview, FL: the local picture

253

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

2,536

residents 65 or older (21% of Westview)

32%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Westview has about 253 residents aged 85 or older among 2,536 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.

32% 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.

16% of older Westview 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.

Westview compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida

Census figure	Westview	Miami-Dade County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.4%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	21%	17%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	22%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	25%	21%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	60%	75%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,333	$41,151	—

Older residents in towns around Westview

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Opa-locka, FL	1.5 mi	2,485	242
West Little River, FL	1.8 mi	6,253	696
Pinewood, FL	1.8 mi	2,861	171
Gladeview, FL	2.9 mi	1,796	251
Biscayne Gardens, FL	3.3 mi	5,986	617
Biscayne Park, FL	3.8 mi	272	50

Nursing homes near Westview

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hialeah Shores Nursing And Rehab Center	Miami, FL	2.0 mi	5 of 5	106	(305) 691-5711
Azure Shores Rehab	Miami, FL	2.3 mi	2 of 5	120	(305) 836-1550
Miami Shores Nursing And Rehab Center	Miami, FL	2.5 mi	4 of 5	99	(305) 759-8711
Shoreside Health And Rehabilitation Center	Miami, FL	3.0 mi	5 of 5	150	(305) 899-4700
Pinecrest Center For Rehabilitation And Healing	North Miami, FL	3.4 mi	5 of 5	100	(305) 893-1170
Fountain Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center	North Miami, FL	3.4 mi	5 of 5	139	(305) 895-4804

Hospices serving Westview

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Catholic Hospice Inc	Miami Lakes, FL	4.1 mi	(305) 822-2380
Amedisys Hospice	Hialeah, FL	4.1 mi	(786) 566-6176
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Southern Florida	Miami, FL	5.6 mi	(305) 762-3883
Moments Hospice Of Miami LLC	Miami Lakes, FL	5.9 mi	(305) 454-6000

Straight-line miles from the center of Westview. 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 Westview

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 51% of the $2,778 monthly median income of Westview 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 Westview: common questions

What nursing homes are near Westview?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Hialeah Shores Nursing And Rehab Center in Miami (2.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Azure Shores Rehab in Miami (2.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Miami Shores Nursing And Rehab Center in Miami (2.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Westview?

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 51% of the $2,778 monthly median income of Westview 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 Westview, FL