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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Port Ewen, NY: the local picture

94

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

871

residents 65 or older (25% of Port Ewen)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Ulster County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Port Ewen has about 94 residents aged 85 or older among 871 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.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Ulster County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

44% of older Port Ewen 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.

Port Ewen compared with Ulster County and New York

Census figure	Port Ewen	Ulster County	New York
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.6%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	25%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	32%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.8%	9.6%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	12%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,948	$63,579	—

Older residents in towns around Port Ewen

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Kingston, NY	2.1 mi	4,052	590
Rhinebeck, NY	3.8 mi	836	157
Hurley, NY	4.4 mi	752	203
Haviland, NY	10 mi	624	24
Saugerties, NY	12 mi	1,004	158
New Paltz, NY	12 mi	639	162

Nursing homes near Port Ewen

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Golden Hill Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Kingston, NY	2.5 mi	3 of 5	280	(845) 340-3390
Ferncliff Nursing Home Co Inc	Rhinebeck, NY	3.6 mi	2 of 5	309	(845) 876-2011
The Baptist Home At Brookmeade	Rhinebeck, NY	4.6 mi	5 of 5	120	(845) 876-2071
Renaissance Rehabilitation And Nursing Care Center	Staatsburg, NY	5.3 mi	1 of 5	120	(845) 889-4500
Northeast Ctr For Rehabilitation And Brain Injury	Lake Katrine, NY	5.3 mi	1 of 5	280	(845) 336-3500
Ten Broeck Commons	Lake Katrine, NY	6.6 mi	4 of 5	258	(845) 336-6666

Hospices serving Port Ewen

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hudson Valley Hospice	Poughkeepsie, NY	14 mi	(845) 485-2273

Straight-line miles from the center of Port Ewen. 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 Port Ewen

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 38% of the $4,329 monthly median income of Port Ewen 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 Port Ewen: common questions

What nursing homes are near Port Ewen?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Golden Hill Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Kingston (2.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Ferncliff Nursing Home Co Inc in Rhinebeck (3.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Baptist Home At Brookmeade in Rhinebeck (4.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Port Ewen?

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 38% of the $4,329 monthly median income of Port Ewen 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 Port Ewen, NY