In-Home Dementia Care in Zephyrhills South, FL

Local figures

Dementia Care in Zephyrhills South, FL: the local picture

108

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

2,348

residents 65 or older (47% of Zephyrhills South)

33%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Zephyrhills South has about 108 residents aged 85 or older among 2,348 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Pasco County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

39% of older Zephyrhills South 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.

Zephyrhills South compared with Pasco County and Florida

Census figure	Zephyrhills South	Pasco County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.4%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	47%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	34%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.7%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	10%	19%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,536	$48,950	—

Older residents in towns around Zephyrhills South

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Zephyrhills West, FL	1.5 mi	2,929	569
Zephyrhills, FL	1.9 mi	5,875	670
Zephyrhills North, FL	2.9 mi	1,217	91
Pasadena Hills, FL	5.5 mi	2,671	400
Wesley Chapel, FL	7.9 mi	9,394	782
Dade City, FL	9.5 mi	1,859	351

Nursing homes near Zephyrhills South

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Solaris Healthcare Lake Zephyr	Zephyrhills, FL	1.0 mi	3 of 5	120	(813) 782-5508
Hillside Health And Rehabilitation Center	Zephyrhills, FL	2.3 mi	3 of 5	120	(813) 788-7114
Solaris Healthcare Zephyrhills	Zephyrhills, FL	3.4 mi	5 of 5	113	(813) 788-4300
Royal Oak Nursing Center	Dade City, FL	9.5 mi	4 of 5	120	(352) 567-3122
Dade City Health And Rehabilitation Center	Dade City, FL	9.9 mi	1 of 5	120	(352) 567-8615
Blue Heron Health And Rehabilitation	Wesley Chapel, FL	11 mi	4 of 5	141	(765) 664-5400

Hospices serving Zephyrhills South

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Pasco Coun	Wesley Chapel, FL	8.7 mi	(813) 364-0311
Gulfside Hospice, Inc	Land O Lakes, FL	16 mi	(727) 845-5707
Lifepath Hospice	Temple Terrace, FL	17 mi	(813) 877-2200
Good Shepherd Hospice	Lakeland, FL	17 mi	(863) 682-0067

Straight-line miles from the center of Zephyrhills South. 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 Zephyrhills South

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 48% of the $2,961 monthly median income of Zephyrhills South 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 Zephyrhills South: common questions

What nursing homes are near Zephyrhills South?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Solaris Healthcare Lake Zephyr in Zephyrhills (1.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Hillside Health And Rehabilitation Center in Zephyrhills (2.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Solaris Healthcare Zephyrhills in Zephyrhills (3.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Zephyrhills South?

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 48% of the $2,961 monthly median income of Zephyrhills South 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 Zephyrhills South, FL