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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Honeoye Falls, NY: the local picture

107

residents 85 or older (3.9% of all residents)

622

residents 65 or older (22% of Honeoye Falls)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Monroe County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Honeoye Falls has about 107 residents aged 85 or older among 622 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 (30% in Monroe County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Honeoye 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.

Honeoye Falls compared with Monroe County and New York

Census figure	Honeoye Falls	Monroe County	New York
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	2.4%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	22%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	32%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	10.0%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.0%	13%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,604	$58,039	—

Older residents in towns around Honeoye Falls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Avon, NY	8.4 mi	736	120
Victor, NY	9.4 mi	733	78
Scottsville, NY	9.4 mi	389	20
Rochester Institute of Technology, NY	9.9 mi	0	0
Brighton, NY	11 mi	7,492	1,712
East Rochester, NY	12 mi	1,155	169

Nursing homes near Honeoye Falls

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avon Nursing Home L L C	Avon, NY	8.1 mi	4 of 5	40	(585) 226-2225
The Hurlbut	Rochester, NY	9.9 mi	2 of 5	160	(585) 424-4770
Conesus Lake Nursing Home, LLC	Livonia, NY	10 mi	5 of 5	48	(585) 346-3001
Highlands Living Center	Pittsford, NY	10 mi	2 of 5	122	(585) 383-1700
Jewish Home Of Rochester	Rochester, NY	11 mi	5 of 5	362	(585) 427-7760
Woodside Manor Nursing Home Inc	Rochester, NY	11 mi	4 of 5	44	(585) 461-0370

Hospices serving Honeoye Falls

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Rochester Regional Health Hospice Care	Rochester, NY	14 mi	(585) 214-1000
Ur Medicine Hospice	Webster, NY	19 mi	(585) 787-8315
Livingston County Hospice	Mount Morris, NY	23 mi	(585) 243-7290

Straight-line miles from the center of Honeoye 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 Honeoye 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 38% of the $4,384 monthly median income of Honeoye 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 Honeoye Falls: common questions

What nursing homes are near Honeoye Falls?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Avon Nursing Home L L C in Avon (8.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); The Hurlbut in Rochester (9.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Conesus Lake Nursing Home, LLC in Livonia (10 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Honeoye 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 38% of the $4,384 monthly median income of Honeoye 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 Honeoye Falls, NY