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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Fulton, NY: the local picture

325

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

1,773

residents 65 or older (16% of Fulton)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Oswego County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Fulton has about 325 residents aged 85 or older among 1,773 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.

44% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Oswego County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

42% of older Fulton 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.

Fulton compared with Oswego County and New York

Census figure	Fulton	Oswego County	New York
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	1.8%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	8.2%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.9%	4.1%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,759	$50,877	—

Older residents in towns around Fulton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Oswego, NY	10 mi	3,119	491
Radisson, NY	11 mi	1,483	215
SUNY Oswego, NY	11 mi	0	0
Baldwinsville, NY	12 mi	1,847	252
Village Green, NY	14 mi	891	112
Brewerton, NY	15 mi	452	30

Nursing homes near Fulton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Seneca Hill Manor Inc	Oswego, NY	5.8 mi	4 of 5	120	(315) 349-5300
Pontiac Nursing Home	Oswego, NY	9.4 mi	2 of 5	80	(315) 343-1800
St Luke Residential Health Care Facility Inc	Oswego, NY	9.4 mi	2 of 5	200	(315) 342-3166
Morningstar Residential Care Center	Oswego, NY	11 mi	1 of 5	120	(315) 342-4790
Syracuse Home Association	Baldwinsville, NY	13 mi	5 of 5	120	(315) 638-2521
The Cottages At Garden Grove, A Skilled Nrsg Comm	Cicero, NY	17 mi	2 of 5	156	(315) 699-1619

Hospices serving Fulton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Central New York	Liverpool, NY	19 mi	(315) 634-1100

Straight-line miles from the center of Fulton. 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 Fulton

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 47% of the $3,480 monthly median income of Fulton 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 Fulton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Fulton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Seneca Hill Manor Inc in Oswego (5.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Pontiac Nursing Home in Oswego (9.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); St Luke Residential Health Care Facility Inc in Oswego (9.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Fulton?

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 47% of the $3,480 monthly median income of Fulton 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 Fulton, NY