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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Winter Park, FL: the local picture

1,173

residents 85 or older (3.9% of all residents)

7,497

residents 65 or older (25% of Winter Park)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Orange County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Winter Park has about 1,173 residents aged 85 or older among 7,497 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.

28% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Orange County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

37% of older Winter Park 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.

Winter Park compared with Orange County and Florida

Census figure	Winter Park	Orange County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	1.4%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	25%	13%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	33%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	21%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	13%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	17%	38%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,131	$57,429	—

Older residents in towns around Winter Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Maitland, FL	2.8 mi	2,534	275
Fairview Shores, FL	3.2 mi	1,921	399
Goldenrod, FL	3.5 mi	1,639	182
Fern Park, FL	3.6 mi	1,581	157
Azalea Park, FL	4.6 mi	2,515	407
Casselberry, FL	4.7 mi	5,301	659

Nursing homes near Winter Park

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Parkview Rehabilitation Center At Winter Park	Winter Park, FL	1.3 mi	5 of 5	138	(407) 628-5418
Westminster Winter Park	Winter Park, FL	1.4 mi	5 of 5	80	(407) 647-4083
Mayflower Healthcare Center	Winter Park, FL	1.7 mi	5 of 5	60	(407) 672-1620
Rehabilitation Center Of Winter Park	Maitland, FL	1.8 mi	3 of 5	180	(407) 647-2092
Alwyn C Cashe State Veterans Nursing Home	Orlando, FL	1.9 mi	1 of 5	112	(407) 741-4614
Regents Park Of Winter Park	Winter Park, FL	2.4 mi	1 of 5	120	(407) 679-1515

Hospices serving Winter Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Orlando, FL	2.2 mi	(407) 514-1300
Adventhealth Hospice Care Central Florida	Altamonte Springs, FL	6.1 mi	(407) 682-0808
Hospice Of Lake & Sumter Inc	Tavares, FL	27 mi	(352) 343-1341
Halifax Health Hospice	Port Orange, FL	42 mi	(386) 425-4701

Straight-line miles from the center of Winter Park. 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 Winter Park

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 $5,511 monthly median income of Winter Park 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 Winter Park: common questions

What nursing homes are near Winter Park?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Parkview Rehabilitation Center At Winter Park in Winter Park (1.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Westminster Winter Park in Winter Park (1.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Mayflower Healthcare Center in Winter Park (1.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Winter Park?

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 $5,511 monthly median income of Winter Park 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 Winter Park, FL