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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Montauk, NY: the local picture

32

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

846

residents 65 or older (20% of Montauk)

14%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Suffolk County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Montauk has about 32 residents aged 85 or older among 846 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.

14% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Suffolk County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

27% of older Montauk 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.

Montauk compared with Suffolk County and New York

Census figure	Montauk	Suffolk County	New York
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	20%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	14%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	23%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.4%	7.3%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	25%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$111,583	$87,077	—

Older residents in towns around Montauk

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Springs, NY	11 mi	2,217	308
East Hampton North, NY	14 mi	950	115
Northwest Harbor, NY	14 mi	1,280	119
Groton, CT	20 mi	1,537	242
New London, CT	21 mi	4,148	379
Mystic, CT	21 mi	1,727	319

Nursing homes near Montauk

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Apple Rehab Mystic	Mystic, CT	21 mi	2 of 5	60	(860) 536-9655
Complete Care At Groton Regency	Groton, CT	21 mi	5 of 5	162	(860) 446-9960
Mystic Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, LLC	Mystic, CT	22 mi	1 of 5	100	(860) 536-6070
Peconic Landing At Southhold	Greenport, NY	22 mi	5 of 5	66	(631) 477-3800
Civita Care Bayview	Waterford, CT	22 mi	1 of 5	127	(860) 444-1175
Pendleton Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Mystic, CT	22 mi	5 of 5	120	(860) 572-1700

Hospices serving Montauk

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
East End Hospice, Inc	Westhampton Beach, NY	40 mi	(631) 288-8400
Nyu Langone Hospital - Suffolk Hospice	Patchogue, NY	58 mi	(631) 687-2960
Good Shepherd Hospice	Farmingdale, NY	81 mi	(631) 465-6300

Straight-line miles from the center of Montauk. 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 Montauk

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 18% of the $9,299 monthly median income of Montauk 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 Montauk: common questions

What nursing homes are near Montauk?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Apple Rehab Mystic in Mystic (21 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Complete Care At Groton Regency in Groton (21 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Mystic Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, LLC in Mystic (22 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Montauk?

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 18% of the $9,299 monthly median income of Montauk 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 Montauk, NY