Geneseo, New York

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Geneseo, NY

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Geneseo, NY: the local picture

105
residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)
689
residents 65 or older (8.9% of Geneseo)
43%
of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Livingston County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Geneseo has about 105 residents aged 85 or older among 689 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.

43% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Livingston County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

34% of older Geneseo 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.

Geneseo compared with Livingston County and New York

Census figureGeneseoLivingston CountyNew York
Residents 85 or older1.4%2.3%2.2%
Residents 65 or older8.9%20%18%
Residents 65+ with a disability43%31%32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone34%29%29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)8.9%6.9%13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home13%5.6%31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$85,438$59,350—

Older residents in towns around Geneseo

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Mount Morris, NY6.2 mi40450
Avon, NY8.5 mi736120
Perry, NY11 mi593121
Le Roy, NY15 mi887182
Honeoye Falls, NY15 mi622107
Scottsville, NY16 mi38920

Nursing homes near Geneseo

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Livingston County Center For Nursing And RehabilitMount Morris, NY6.0 mi2 of 5266(585) 243-7200
Conesus Lake Nursing Home, LLCLivonia, NY6.5 mi5 of 548(585) 346-3001
Avon Nursing Home L L CAvon, NY8.3 mi4 of 540(585) 226-2225
Leroy Village Green Residential Health C F, IncLeroy, NY15 mi5 of 5140(585) 768-2561
Wyoming County Community Hospitals SNFWarsaw, NY17 mi5 of 5138(585) 786-2233
East Side Nursing HomeWarsaw, NY17 mi4 of 580(585) 786-8151

Hospices serving Geneseo

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Livingston County HospiceMount Morris, NY8.5 mi(585) 243-7290
Rochester Regional Health Hospice CareRochester, NY27 mi(585) 214-1000
Ur Medicine HospiceWebster, NY34 mi(585) 787-8315
Homecare & HospiceAllegany, NY—(716) 372-5735

Straight-line miles from the center of Geneseo. 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 Geneseo

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 23% of the $7,120 monthly median income of Geneseo 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 Geneseo: common questions

What nursing homes are near Geneseo?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Livingston County Center For Nursing And Rehabilit in Mount Morris (6.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Conesus Lake Nursing Home, LLC in Livonia (6.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Avon Nursing Home L L C in Avon (8.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Geneseo?

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 23% of the $7,120 monthly median income of Geneseo 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.

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.

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