Dementia Care in Central Islip, NY: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Central Islip, NY: the local picture

351

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

4,409

residents 65 or older (11% of Central Islip)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Suffolk County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Central Islip has about 351 residents aged 85 or older among 4,409 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.

36% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Suffolk County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

20% of older Central Islip 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.

Central Islip compared with Suffolk County and New York

Census figure	Central Islip	Suffolk County	New York
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	11%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	23%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	7.3%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	62%	25%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,426	$87,077	—

Older residents in towns around Central Islip

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Islandia, NY	2.0 mi	623	47
Islip Terrace, NY	2.3 mi	708	64
North Great River, NY	2.5 mi	797	107
Hauppauge, NY	2.8 mi	3,940	463
Bohemia, NY	3.1 mi	1,609	297
Islip, NY	3.9 mi	3,322	381

Nursing homes near Central Islip

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ross Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation	Brentwood, NY	2.4 mi	3 of 5	135	(631) 273-4700
Maria Regina Rehabilitation And Nursing	Brentwood, NY	2.8 mi	5 of 5	188	(631) 273-4500
Momentum At South Bay For Rehabilation And Nursing	East Islip, NY	3.5 mi	5 of 5	160	(631) 581-6400
Sunrise Manor Center For Nursing And Rehabilitatio	Bay Shore, NY	3.8 mi	2 of 5	84	(631) 665-4960
Brookside Multicare Nursing Center	Smithtown, NY	4.9 mi	5 of 5	353	(631) 724-2200
The Hamlet Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center At	Nesconset, NY	4.9 mi	5 of 5	240	(631) 361-8800

Hospices serving Central Islip

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vns And Hospice Of Suffolk, Inc	East Northport, NY	8.1 mi	(631) 930-9399
Good Shepherd Hospice	Farmingdale, NY	13 mi	(631) 465-6300
Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore	Woodbury, NY	15 mi	(516) 832-7100
East End Hospice, Inc	Westhampton Beach, NY	29 mi	(631) 288-8400

Straight-line miles from the center of Central Islip. 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 Central Islip

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, which is 32% of the $5,202 monthly median income of Central Islip households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 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 Central Islip: common questions

What nursing homes are near Central Islip?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Ross Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation in Brentwood (2.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Maria Regina Rehabilitation And Nursing in Brentwood (2.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Momentum At South Bay For Rehabilation And Nursing in East Islip (3.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Central Islip?

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, which is 32% of the $5,202 monthly median income of Central Islip households headed by someone 65 or older. 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).

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 Central Islip, NY