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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Rome, NY: the local picture

720

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

6,290

residents 65 or older (20% of Rome)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Oneida County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Rome has about 720 residents aged 85 or older among 6,290 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Oneida County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

37% of older Rome 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.

Rome compared with Oneida County and New York

Census figure	Rome	Oneida County	New York
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.4%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	34%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.1%	13%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,854	$53,780	—

Older residents in towns around Rome

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lake Delta, NY	4.3 mi	967	63
Whitesboro, NY	12 mi	447	18
Sherrill, NY	12 mi	819	70
New York Mills, NY	13 mi	917	73
Yorkville, NY	13 mi	508	72
Oneida, NY	14 mi	2,137	264

Nursing homes near Rome

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Betsy Ross Rehabilitation Center, Inc	Rome, NY	1.3 mi	1 of 5	120	(315) 339-2220
The Grand Rehabilitation And Nursing At Rome	Rome, NY	2.0 mi	1 of 5	160	(315) 337-0550
Bethany Gardens Skilled Living Center	Rome, NY	2.0 mi	4 of 5	100	(315) 339-3210
Rome Memorial Hospital, Inc - R H C F	Rome, NY	2.3 mi	4 of 5	80	(315) 338-7318
Colonial Park Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Rome, NY	2.9 mi	1 of 5	80	(315) 336-5400
Trustees Of Eastern Star Hall & Home Of The N Y S	Oriskany, NY	9.4 mi	1 of 5	86	(315) 736-9311

Hospices serving Rome

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice And Palliative Care Inc New Hartford	New Hartford, NY	15 mi	(315) 735-6484
Lewis County General Hospital Hospice	Lowville, NY	39 mi	(315) 376-5308

Straight-line miles from the center of Rome. 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 Rome

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 43% of the $3,821 monthly median income of Rome 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 Rome: common questions

What nursing homes are near Rome?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Betsy Ross Rehabilitation Center, Inc in Rome (1.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); The Grand Rehabilitation And Nursing At Rome in Rome (2.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Bethany Gardens Skilled Living Center in Rome (2.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Rome?

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 43% of the $3,821 monthly median income of Rome 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.

More near Rome

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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 Rome, NY