Dementia Care in East Rockaway, NY: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in East Rockaway, NY: the local picture

268

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

1,722

residents 65 or older (17% of East Rockaway)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Nassau County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

East Rockaway has about 268 residents aged 85 or older among 1,722 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.

27% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Nassau County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

27% of older East Rockaway 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.

East Rockaway compared with Nassau County and New York

Census figure	East Rockaway	Nassau County	New York
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.6%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	20%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.7%	6.7%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	31%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$105,284	$100,301	—

Older residents in towns around East Rockaway

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lynbrook, NY	1.0 mi	3,893	830
Hewlett, NY	1.4 mi	1,316	198
Oceanside, NY	1.7 mi	7,087	1,091
Rockville Centre, NY	2.1 mi	5,179	599
Malverne, NY	2.1 mi	1,967	221
Valley Stream, NY	2.5 mi	6,898	739

Nursing homes near East Rockaway

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lynbrook Restorative Therapy And Nursing	Lynbrook, NY	0.5 mi	5 of 5	100	(516) 599-2744
Oceanside Care Center Inc	Oceanside, NY	1.3 mi	5 of 5	100	(516) 536-2300
The Grand Pavilion For Rehab & Nursing At Rockvill	Rockville Centre, NY	1.6 mi	3 of 5	158	(516) 536-7730
Rockville Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center,	Rockville Center, NY	1.7 mi	5 of 5	66	(516) 536-8000
Mount Sinai South Nassau T C U	Oceanside, NY	2.0 mi	5 of 5	20	(516) 632-3500
The Five Towns Premier Rehabilitation & Nursing Ce	Woodmere, NY	2.3 mi	2 of 5	336	(516) 374-9300

Hospices serving East Rockaway

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Good Shepherd Hospice	Farmingdale, NY	14 mi	(631) 465-6300
Hospice Of New York, LLC	Long Island City, NY	16 mi	(718) 472-1999
Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore	Woodbury, NY	16 mi	(516) 832-7100
Calvary Home Health Agency And Hospice Care	Bronx, NY	17 mi	(718) 518-2465

Straight-line miles from the center of East Rockaway. 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 East Rockaway

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 19% of the $8,774 monthly median income of East Rockaway 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 East Rockaway: common questions

What nursing homes are near East Rockaway?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lynbrook Restorative Therapy And Nursing in Lynbrook (0.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Oceanside Care Center Inc in Oceanside (1.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); The Grand Pavilion For Rehab & Nursing At Rockvill in Rockville Centre (1.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in East Rockaway?

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 19% of the $8,774 monthly median income of East Rockaway 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 East Rockaway, NY