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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Island Park, NY: the local picture

125

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

901

residents 65 or older (18% of Island Park)

18%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Nassau County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Island Park has about 125 residents aged 85 or older among 901 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.

18% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Nassau County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

29% of older Island Park 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.

Island Park compared with Nassau County and New York

Census figure	Island Park	Nassau County	New York
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.6%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	20%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	6.7%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	34%	31%	31%

Older residents in towns around Island Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Long Beach, NY	1.4 mi	7,565	865
Oceanside, NY	2.1 mi	7,087	1,091
East Rockaway, NY	2.7 mi	1,722	268
Lawrence, NY	3.1 mi	1,405	262
Hewlett, NY	3.3 mi	1,316	198
Lynbrook, NY	3.8 mi	3,893	830

Nursing homes near Island Park

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Grand Rehabilitation And Nursing At South Poin	Island Park, NY	0.3 mi	3 of 5	185	(516) 432-0300
Long Beach Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Long Beach, NY	0.8 mi	3 of 5	200	(516) 897-1220
Park Avenue Extended Care Facility	Long Beach, NY	1.3 mi	3 of 5	240	(516) 431-2600
Beach Terrace Care Center	Long Beach, NY	2.0 mi	3 of 5	182	(516) 431-4400
Grandell Rehabilitation And Nu	Long Beach, NY	2.0 mi	5 of 5	278	(516) 889-1100
Oceanside Care Center Inc	Oceanside, NY	2.5 mi	5 of 5	100	(516) 536-2300

Hospices serving Island Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Good Shepherd Hospice	Farmingdale, NY	15 mi	(631) 465-6300
Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore	Woodbury, NY	17 mi	(516) 832-7100
Hospice Of New York, LLC	Long Island City, NY	18 mi	(718) 472-1999
M J H S Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc	New York, NY	20 mi	(212) 420-2844

Straight-line miles from the center of Island Park. 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 Island Park

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. 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 Island Park: common questions

What nursing homes are near Island Park?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Grand Rehabilitation And Nursing At South Poin in Island Park (0.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Long Beach Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Long Beach (0.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Park Avenue Extended Care Facility in Long Beach (1.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Island Park?

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. 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 Island Park, NY