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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Irondequoit, NY: the local picture

1,689

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

11,471

residents 65 or older (23% of Irondequoit)

29%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Irondequoit has about 1,689 residents aged 85 or older among 11,471 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 (30% in Monroe County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

31% of older Irondequoit 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.

Irondequoit compared with Monroe County and New York

Census figure	Irondequoit	Monroe County	New York
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.4%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	23%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	32%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.8%	10.0%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	13%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,361	$58,039	—

Older residents in towns around Irondequoit

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Rochester, NY	3.6 mi	27,393	2,541
Brighton, NY	6.3 mi	7,492	1,712
Greece, NY	6.6 mi	3,139	642
Gates, NY	7.1 mi	956	69
North Gates, NY	7.3 mi	1,926	307
Webster, NY	7.6 mi	1,050	144

Nursing homes near Irondequoit

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St. Ann's Community	Rochester, NY	1.3 mi	4 of 5	470	(585) 697-6000
The Pearl Nursing Center Of Rochester	Rochester, NY	1.5 mi	1 of 5	120	(585) 504-0400
The Brook At High Falls Nursing Home And Rehabilit	Rochester, NY	2.5 mi	2 of 5	28	(585) 342-5540
Lilac Manor Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Rochester, NY	3.9 mi	1 of 5	200	(585) 685-2525
Kirkhaven	Rochester, NY	4.2 mi	1 of 5	147	(585) 461-1991
Blossom Health Care Center Inc.	Rochester, NY	4.4 mi	1 of 5	80	(585) 482-3500

Hospices serving Irondequoit

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Rochester Regional Health Hospice Care	Rochester, NY	4.2 mi	(585) 214-1000
Ur Medicine Hospice	Webster, NY	5.6 mi	(585) 787-8315

Straight-line miles from the center of Irondequoit. 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 Irondequoit

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 36% of the $4,530 monthly median income of Irondequoit 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 Irondequoit: common questions

What nursing homes are near Irondequoit?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are St. Ann's Community in Rochester (1.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); The Pearl Nursing Center Of Rochester in Rochester (1.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); The Brook At High Falls Nursing Home And Rehabilit in Rochester (2.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Irondequoit?

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 36% of the $4,530 monthly median income of Irondequoit 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 Irondequoit, NY