Dementia Care in Fort Edward, NY: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Fort Edward, NY: the local picture

29

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

408

residents 65 or older (13% of Fort Edward)

34%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Fort Edward has about 29 residents aged 85 or older among 408 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.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Washington County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

49% of older Fort Edward 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.

Fort Edward compared with Washington County and New York

Census figure	Fort Edward	Washington County	New York
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.8%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	13%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.4%	7.8%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.5%	4.5%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,250	$57,353	—

Older residents in towns around Fort Edward

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hudson Falls, NY	2.5 mi	1,749	314
South Glens Falls, NY	3.1 mi	651	61
Glens Falls, NY	4.3 mi	2,344	241
West Glens Falls, NY	6.2 mi	1,712	232
Glens Falls North, NY	6.8 mi	2,480	215
Corinth, NY	13 mi	502	20

Nursing homes near Fort Edward

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fort Hudson Nursing Center Inc	Fort Edward, NY	0.3 mi	2 of 5	196	(518) 747-2811
The Pines At Glens Falls Ctr For Nursing & Rehab	Glens Falls, NY	3.9 mi	2 of 5	120	(518) 793-5163
Washington Center For Rehab And Healthcare	Argyle, NY	5.5 mi	3 of 5	122	(518) 638-8274
Glens Falls Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing	Glens Falls, NY	7.8 mi	3 of 5	120	(518) 793-2575
Warren Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing	Queensbury, NY	8.8 mi	2 of 5	80	(518) 761-6540
Wesley Health Care Center Inc	Saratoga Springs, NY	16 mi	1 of 5	356	(518) 587-3600

Hospices serving Fort Edward

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
High Peaks Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc	Hudson Falls, NY	3.2 mi	(518) 891-0606
Community Hospice, Inc, The	Albany, NY	40 mi	(518) 724-0200

Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Edward. 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 Fort Edward

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 55% of the $3,021 monthly median income of Fort Edward 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 Fort Edward: common questions

What nursing homes are near Fort Edward?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Fort Hudson Nursing Center Inc in Fort Edward (0.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Pines At Glens Falls Ctr For Nursing & Rehab in Glens Falls (3.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Washington Center For Rehab And Healthcare in Argyle (5.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Fort Edward?

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 55% of the $3,021 monthly median income of Fort Edward 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 Fort Edward, NY