In-Home Dementia Care in Highland Falls, NY

Local figures

Dementia Care in Highland Falls, NY: the local picture

86

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

489

residents 65 or older (13% of Highland Falls)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Orange County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Highland Falls has about 86 residents aged 85 or older among 489 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 (34% in Orange County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

29% of older Highland Falls 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.

Highland Falls compared with Orange County and New York

Census figure	Highland Falls	Orange County	New York
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.6%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	13%	15%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.7%	11%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	22%	30%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$84,044	$61,135	—

Older residents in towns around Highland Falls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
West Point, NY	2.6 mi	37	0
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY	5.3 mi	593	127
Peekskill, NY	5.8 mi	4,438	518
Firthcliffe, NY	6.3 mi	1,020	110
Lake Mohegan, NY	7.0 mi	1,026	82
Woodbury, NY	7.4 mi	1,312	176

Nursing homes near Highland Falls

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cortlandt Healthcare	Cortlandt Manor, NY	4.9 mi	5 of 5	120	(914) 739-9150
The Emerald Peek Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Peekskill, NY	6.2 mi	3 of 5	100	(914) 737-8400
North Westchester Restorative Therapy & Nrsg Crt	Mohegan Lake, NY	6.4 mi	5 of 5	120	(914) 528-2000
Yorktown Rehabilitation & Nursing Center	Cortlandt Manor, NY	8.4 mi	4 of 5	200	(914) 739-2244
New York State Veterans Home At Montrose	Montrose, NY	8.6 mi	2 of 5	252	(914) 788-6000
Springvale Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Croton On Hudson, NY	9.4 mi	3 of 5	200	(914) 739-6700

Hospices serving Highland Falls

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Orange & Sullivan Counties Inc	Newburgh, NY	13 mi	(845) 561-6111
United Hospice	New City, NY	15 mi	(845) 634-4974
Valley Hospice	Paramus, NJ	29 mi	(201) 291-6000
Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore	Woodbury, NY	46 mi	(516) 832-7100

Straight-line miles from the center of Highland Falls. 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 Highland Falls

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 24% of the $7,004 monthly median income of Highland Falls 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 Highland Falls: common questions

What nursing homes are near Highland Falls?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Cortlandt Healthcare in Cortlandt Manor (4.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); The Emerald Peek Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Peekskill (6.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); North Westchester Restorative Therapy & Nrsg Crt in Mohegan Lake (6.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Highland Falls?

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 24% of the $7,004 monthly median income of Highland Falls 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 Highland Falls, NY