Greece, New York

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

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Greece, NY: the local picture

642
residents 85 or older (4.6% of all residents)
3,139
residents 65 or older (23% of Greece)
35%
of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Monroe County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Greece has about 642 residents aged 85 or older among 3,139 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.

35% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Monroe County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

35% of older Greece 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.

Greece compared with Monroe County and New York

Census figureGreeceMonroe CountyNew York
Residents 85 or older4.6%2.4%2.2%
Residents 65 or older23%19%18%
Residents 65+ with a disability35%30%32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone35%32%29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)11%10.0%13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home9.7%13%31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$43,356$58,039—

Older residents in towns around Greece

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
North Gates, NY2.6 mi1,926307
Gates, NY3.7 mi95669
Rochester, NY5.1 mi27,3932,541
Spencerport, NY5.5 mi717202
Irondequoit, NY6.6 mi11,4711,689
Hilton, NY7.2 mi943153

Nursing homes near Greece

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Hamilton Manor Nursing HomeRochester, NY0.5 mi4 of 540(585) 225-0450
Park Ridge Nursing HomeRochester, NY1.1 mi5 of 5120(585) 723-7205
Latta Road Nursing Home WestRochester, NY3.4 mi5 of 540(585) 225-0910
Latta Road Nursing Home EastRochester, NY3.4 mi3 of 540(585) 225-0920
Waterview Heights Rehabilitation And Nursing CenteRochester, NY3.7 minot rated229(585) 663-0930
Edna Tina Wilson Living CenterRochester, NY4.4 mi5 of 5120(585) 368-6100

Hospices serving Greece

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Rochester Regional Health Hospice CareRochester, NY7.0 mi(585) 214-1000
Ur Medicine HospiceWebster, NY12 mi(585) 787-8315
Livingston County HospiceMount Morris, NY37 mi(585) 243-7290
Homecare & HospiceAllegany, NY—(716) 372-5735

Straight-line miles from the center of Greece. 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 Greece

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 46% of the $3,613 monthly median income of Greece 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 Greece: common questions

What nursing homes are near Greece?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Hamilton Manor Nursing Home in Rochester (0.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Park Ridge Nursing Home in Rochester (1.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Latta Road Nursing Home West in Rochester (3.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Greece?

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 46% of the $3,613 monthly median income of Greece 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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