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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Rye, NY: the local picture

777

residents 85 or older (4.7% of all residents)

2,647

residents 65 or older (16% of Rye)

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Westchester County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Rye has about 777 residents aged 85 or older among 2,647 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.

24% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Westchester County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

35% of older Rye 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.

Rye compared with Westchester County and New York

Census figure	Rye	Westchester County	New York
Residents 85 or older	4.7%	2.7%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	10%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	21%	35%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,135	$80,660	—

Older residents in towns around Rye

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Mamaroneck, NY	2.2 mi	2,828	452
Larchmont, NY	3.7 mi	895	123
Byram, CT	4.2 mi	673	76
Port Chester, NY	4.3 mi	4,424	597
Glen Cove, NY	4.7 mi	6,398	793
New Rochelle, NY	5.1 mi	16,414	2,198

Nursing homes near Rye

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Osborn	Rye, NY	1.9 mi	4 of 5	84	(914) 967-4100
Sarah Neuman Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing	Mamaroneck, NY	3.1 mi	2 of 5	300	(914) 698-6005
The Enclave At Rye Rehab And Nursing Ctr	Port Chester, NY	3.4 mi	5 of 5	160	(914) 937-1200
Glengariff Health Care Center	Glen Cove, NY	5.2 mi	3 of 5	262	(516) 676-1100
Sutton Park Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation	New Rochelle, NY	5.6 mi	3 of 5	160	(914) 576-0600
Schaffer Extended Care Center	New Rochelle, NY	5.7 mi	1 of 5	150	(914) 637-1200

Hospices serving Rye

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Jansen Hospice And Palliative Care	White Plains, NY	8.4 mi	(914) 787-6158
Hospice Of Westchester	White Plains, NY	8.4 mi	(914) 682-1484
Calvary Home Health Agency And Hospice Care	Bronx, NY	11 mi	(718) 518-2465
Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore	Woodbury, NY	14 mi	(516) 832-7100

Straight-line miles from the center of Rye. 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 Rye

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 26% of the $6,345 monthly median income of Rye 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 Rye: common questions

What nursing homes are near Rye?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Osborn in Rye (1.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Sarah Neuman Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing in Mamaroneck (3.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Enclave At Rye Rehab And Nursing Ctr in Port Chester (3.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Rye?

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 26% of the $6,345 monthly median income of Rye 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 Rye, NY