Companion Care in Siena College, NY for Seniors

Local figures

Companion Care in Siena College, NY: the local picture

17

residents 65 or older (0.7% of Siena College)

7.9%

of residents 5+ speak a language other than English at home

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Albany County)

$19.05

median hourly wage of home care aides in New York (BLS, May 2025)

Of the 17 Siena College residents aged 65 or older, 2 are 85 or older (12%). Before the first visit with someone in that oldest group, ask the family about hearing, eyesight, walking and any memory changes, so the visit is planned around them.

About 3 older Siena College residents (18%) live below the poverty line (10% in Albany County). For them, Medicaid home and community-based services or the local Area Agency on Aging may cover some companion or homemaker hours, depending on the state program; private pay is not the only route.

About 7.9% of Siena College residents aged 5 and over speak a language other than English at home. The most common are Spanish (84), other Indo-European languages (45), French, Haitian or Cajun (22). If the person you care for is more at ease in one of these languages, say so in your posting; many caregivers list the languages they speak.

Siena College compared with Albany County and New York

Census figure	Siena College	Albany County	New York
Residents 65 or older	0.7%	18%	18%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.9%	15%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	10%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	29%	32%

Older residents in towns around Siena College

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Loudonville, NY	0.9 mi	2,144	23%
Latham, NY	1.6 mi	2,768	28%
Watervliet, NY	2.2 mi	2,003	45%
Menands, NY	2.3 mi	644	34%
Roessleville, NY	2.8 mi	2,130	29%
Green Island, NY	3.5 mi	491	32%

Hospitals near Siena College (for rides to appointments)

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York	Troy, NY	4.2 mi	3 of 5	(518) 427-3402
Albany Medical Center Hospital	Albany, NY	4.9 mi	1 of 5	(518) 262-2400
St Peter's Hospital	Albany, NY	4.9 mi	2 of 5	(518) 525-1550

Straight-line miles from the center of Siena College. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a companion caregiver can help with

Conversation, cards, puzzles and shared hobbies
Walks and outings to the park, library or senior center
Company at meals, and help preparing them
Rides or escort to appointments, church and visits

Cost

What companion care costs in Siena College

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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 CDPAP in New York: how to get paid to care for a family member.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a companion caregiver

Isolation is a health risk, not only a mood. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine found that nearly one in four Americans aged 65 and older living in the community is socially isolated, and linked isolation to higher risks of dementia, heart disease and early death (2020 report).

Questions worth asking: What do you enjoy doing with the people you care for? Are you comfortable driving, and is your car insured for passengers? How do you handle a client who does not want company at first? More in our companion care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Companion Care in Siena College: common questions

How many seniors live alone in Siena College?

About 0 residents aged 65 or older, — of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024).

How much does companion care cost in Siena College?

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What does a companion caregiver do in Siena College?

A companion keeps an older adult company and helps around the visit: conversation, activities, walks, meals, errands, rides and reminders. It suits someone who is mostly independent but lonely, or a family that wants someone to check in on weekdays.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.

Companion Care for Seniors in Siena College, NY