Lyncourt, New York

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Lyncourt, NY

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Lyncourt, NY: the local picture

28
residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)
687
residents 65 or older (17% of Lyncourt)
25%
of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Onondaga County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lyncourt has about 28 residents aged 85 or older among 687 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.

25% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Onondaga County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older Lyncourt 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.

Lyncourt compared with Onondaga County and New York

Census figureLyncourtOnondaga CountyNew York
Residents 85 or older0.7%2.4%2.2%
Residents 65 or older17%19%18%
Residents 65+ with a disability25%29%32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone28%34%29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)8.6%10%13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home13%11%31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$48,250$58,273—

Older residents in towns around Lyncourt

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Mattydale, NY1.3 mi80366
Syracuse, NY3.0 mi21,0632,616
Galeville, NY3.1 mi985158
East Syracuse, NY3.1 mi35948
North Syracuse, NY3.6 mi1,293174
De Witt, NY4.2 mi2,397418

Nursing homes near Lyncourt

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Bishop Rehabilitation And Nursing CenterSyracuse, NY1.8 mi1 of 5440(315) 474-1561
Central Park Rehabilitation And Nursing CenterSyracuse, NY3.6 mi1 of 5160(315) 475-1641
Jewish Home Of Central New YorkSyracuse, NY3.9 mi2 of 5132(315) 446-9111
Elderwood At LiverpoolLiverpool, NY4.0 mi2 of 5160(315) 457-9946
Sunnyside Care CenterEast Syracuse, NY4.8 mi2 of 580(315) 656-7218
Loretto Health And Rehabilitation CenterSyracuse, NY5.0 mi1 of 5583(315) 469-5570

Hospices serving Lyncourt

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Hospice Of Central New YorkLiverpool, NY3.6 mi(315) 634-1100
Hospice And Palliative Care Inc New HartfordNew Hartford, NY42 mi(315) 735-6484
Community Hospice, Inc, TheAlbany, NY119 mi(518) 724-0200

Straight-line miles from the center of Lyncourt. 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 Lyncourt

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 41% of the $4,021 monthly median income of Lyncourt 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 Lyncourt: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lyncourt?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bishop Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Syracuse (1.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Central Park Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Syracuse (3.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Jewish Home Of Central New York in Syracuse (3.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lyncourt?

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 41% of the $4,021 monthly median income of Lyncourt 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.

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.

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