In-Home Dementia Care in Marist College, NY

Local figures

Dementia Care in Marist College, NY: the local picture

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

0

residents 65 or older (0.0% of Marist College)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

$19.05

median hourly wage of home care aides in New York (BLS, May 2025)

Marist College has about 0 residents aged 85 or older among 0 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.

Marist College compared with Dutchess County and New York

Census figure	Marist College	Dutchess County	New York
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	2.3%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	0.0%	19%	18%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	16%	31%

Older residents in towns around Marist College

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Fairview, NY	1.3 mi	894	39
Highland, NY	1.5 mi	1,592	214
Poughkeepsie, NY	2.0 mi	5,241	660
Arlington, NY	2.5 mi	445	66
Vassar College, NY	3.2 mi	47	0
Haviland, NY	3.5 mi	624	24

Nursing homes near Marist College

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Grand Rehabilitation And Nrsg At River Valley	Poughkeepsie, NY	1.2 mi	2 of 5	160	(845) 454-7600
The Pines At Poughkeepsie Ctr For Nursing & Rehab	Poughkeepsie, NY	1.8 mi	4 of 5	200	(845) 454-4100
Hudson Valley Rehabilitation & Extended Care Ctr	Highland, NY	2.7 mi	1 of 5	203	(845) 691-7201
Lutheran Center At Poughkeepsie Inc	Poughkeepsie, NY	3.6 mi	3 of 5	160	(845) 486-9494
Taconic Rehabilitation And Nursing At Ulster	Highland, NY	3.8 mi	2 of 5	120	(845) 691-6800
The Eleanor Nursing Care Center	Hyde Park, NY	6.2 mi	1 of 5	120	(845) 229-9177

Hospices serving Marist College

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hudson Valley Hospice	Poughkeepsie, NY	1.7 mi	(845) 485-2273
Hospice Of Orange & Sullivan Counties Inc	Newburgh, NY	14 mi	(845) 561-6111

Straight-line miles from the center of Marist College. 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 Marist College

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 Marist College: common questions

What nursing homes are near Marist College?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Grand Rehabilitation And Nrsg At River Valley in Poughkeepsie (1.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Pines At Poughkeepsie Ctr For Nursing & Rehab in Poughkeepsie (1.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Hudson Valley Rehabilitation & Extended Care Ctr in Highland (2.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Marist College?

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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Marist College, NY