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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Hudson, NY: the local picture

115

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

1,029

residents 65 or older (18% of Hudson)

29%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Hudson has about 115 residents aged 85 or older among 1,029 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.

29% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Columbia County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

40% of older Hudson 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.

Hudson compared with Columbia County and New York

Census figure	Hudson	Columbia County	New York
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.9%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	18%	26%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	25%	11%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	22%	9.2%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,696	$63,616	—

Older residents in towns around Hudson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Catskill, NY	4.5 mi	666	41
Coxsackie, NY	7.4 mi	720	116
Saugerties, NY	15 mi	1,004	158
Ravena, NY	16 mi	510	50
Rhinebeck, NY	23 mi	836	157
East Greenbush, NY	24 mi	1,197	60

Nursing homes near Hudson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Pines At Catskill Center For Nursing & Rehab	Catskill, NY	4.9 mi	2 of 5	136	(518) 943-5151
Greene Meadows Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Catskill, NY	4.9 mi	3 of 5	120	(518) 943-9380
Ghent Rehabilitation & Nursing Center	Ghent, NY	5.1 mi	2 of 5	120	(518) 828-0800
Pine Haven Home	Philmont, NY	7.0 mi	5 of 5	128	(518) 672-4021
Livingston Hills Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Livingston, NY	7.6 mi	1 of 5	120	(518) 851-3041
The Grand Rehabilitation And Nursing At Barnwell	Valatie, NY	13 mi	1 of 5	236	(518) 758-6222

Hospices serving Hudson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Community Hospice, Inc, The	Albany, NY	32 mi	(518) 724-0200

Straight-line miles from the center of Hudson. 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 Hudson

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 34% of the $4,891 monthly median income of Hudson 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 Hudson: common questions

What nursing homes are near Hudson?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Pines At Catskill Center For Nursing & Rehab in Catskill (4.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Greene Meadows Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Catskill (4.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Ghent Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Ghent (5.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Hudson?

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 34% of the $4,891 monthly median income of Hudson 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 Hudson, NY