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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Wildwood, FL: the local picture

632

residents 85 or older (3.6% of all residents)

8,273

residents 65 or older (47% of Wildwood)

19%

of residents 65+ report a disability (23% in Sumter County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Wildwood has about 632 residents aged 85 or older among 8,273 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.

19% of residents 65 and older report a disability (23% in Sumter County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

22% of older Wildwood 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.

Wildwood compared with Sumter County and Florida

Census figure	Wildwood	Sumter County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	5.1%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	47%	58%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	23%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	20%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.7%	4.5%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.9%	6.6%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,794	$77,170	—

Older residents in towns around Wildwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Fruitland Park, FL	5.2 mi	3,114	151
The Villages, FL	6.5 mi	71,099	7,032
Lake Panasoffkee, FL	7.2 mi	925	58
Leesburg, FL	8.8 mi	8,696	906
Lady Lake, FL	9.1 mi	9,095	1,377
Bushnell, FL	10 mi	751	86

Nursing homes near Wildwood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cypress Care Center	Wildwood, FL	3.8 mi	2 of 5	180	(352) 748-3322
Avante At Leesburg, Inc	Leesburg, FL	6.8 mi	2 of 5	116	(352) 787-3545
North Campus Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Leesburg, FL	8.0 mi	4 of 5	90	(352) 323-5500
South Campus Care Center And Rehab	Leesburg, FL	8.4 mi	3 of 5	120	(352) 728-3020
Buffalo Crossings Healthcare & Rehabilitation Cen	The Villages, FL	8.5 mi	5 of 5	120	(727) 581-4648
Lake Port Square Health Center	Leesburg, FL	8.9 mi	3 of 5	80	(352) 728-3366

Hospices serving Wildwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Arc Hospice Of Florida LLC	Leesburg, FL	7.4 mi	(917) 647-1536
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Lake And Sumter Inc	The Villages, FL	9.9 mi	(352) 415-0778
Hospice Of Lake & Sumter Inc	Tavares, FL	17 mi	(352) 343-1341
Hph Hospice	Brooksville, FL	36 mi	(866) 940-0962

Straight-line miles from the center of Wildwood. 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 Wildwood

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 21% of the $6,733 monthly median income of Wildwood 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 Wildwood: common questions

What nursing homes are near Wildwood?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Cypress Care Center in Wildwood (3.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Avante At Leesburg, Inc in Leesburg (6.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); North Campus Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Leesburg (8.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Wildwood?

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 21% of the $6,733 monthly median income of Wildwood 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 Wildwood, FL