In-Home Dementia Care in Port Jefferson Station, NY

Local figures

Dementia Care in Port Jefferson Station, NY: the local picture

89

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

925

residents 65 or older (12% of Port Jefferson Station)

32%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Port Jefferson Station has about 89 residents aged 85 or older among 925 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 (28% in Suffolk County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

26% of older Port Jefferson Station 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 Jefferson Station compared with Suffolk County and New York

Census figure	Port Jefferson Station	Suffolk County	New York
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	12%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	23%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.8%	7.3%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	34%	25%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,792	$87,077	—

Older residents in towns around Port Jefferson Station

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Port Jefferson, NY	1.3 mi	1,899	274
Terryville, NY	1.4 mi	1,640	297
East Setauket, NY	1.5 mi	1,970	212
Mount Sinai, NY	2.6 mi	2,928	296
Setauket, NY	3.0 mi	894	108
Stony Brook University, NY	3.2 mi	285	177

Nursing homes near Port Jefferson Station

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Waters Edge At Port Jefferson For Rehabilitation A	Port Jefferson, NY	0.8 mi	2 of 5	120	(631) 473-5400
John T Mather Memorial Hosp T C U	Port Jefferson, NY	1.2 mi	5 of 5	16	(631) 473-1320
Allegria Nursing & Rehab Center Of Port Jefferson	Port Jefferson Stati, NY	1.5 mi	1 of 5	143	(631) 473-7100
Jefferson's Ferry	South Setauket, NY	2.1 mi	5 of 5	60	(631) 650-2700
Long Island State Veterans Home	Stonybrook, NY	2.7 mi	5 of 5	350	(631) 444-8500
St James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	St James, NY	5.2 mi	4 of 5	230	(631) 862-8000

Hospices serving Port Jefferson Station

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Nyu Langone Hospital - Suffolk Hospice	Patchogue, NY	12 mi	(631) 687-2960
Vns And Hospice Of Suffolk, Inc	East Northport, NY	14 mi	(631) 930-9399
Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore	Woodbury, NY	23 mi	(516) 832-7100
East End Hospice, Inc	Westhampton Beach, NY	23 mi	(631) 288-8400

Straight-line miles from the center of Port Jefferson Station. 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 Jefferson Station

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 31% of the $5,399 monthly median income of Port Jefferson Station 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 Jefferson Station: common questions

What nursing homes are near Port Jefferson Station?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Waters Edge At Port Jefferson For Rehabilitation A in Port Jefferson (0.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); John T Mather Memorial Hosp T C U in Port Jefferson (1.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Allegria Nursing & Rehab Center Of Port Jefferson in Port Jefferson Stati (1.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Port Jefferson Station?

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 31% of the $5,399 monthly median income of Port Jefferson Station 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 Jefferson Station, NY