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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Scarsdale, NY: the local picture

291

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

2,609

residents 65 or older (14% of Scarsdale)

18%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Scarsdale has about 291 residents aged 85 or older among 2,609 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.

18% 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.

11% of older Scarsdale 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.

Scarsdale compared with Westchester County and New York

Census figure	Scarsdale	Westchester County	New York
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.7%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	14%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.8%	10%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	27%	35%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$250,001	$80,660	—

Older residents in towns around Scarsdale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hartsdale, NY	2.0 mi	740	91
Greenville, NY	2.2 mi	1,852	262
White Plains, NY	2.5 mi	12,454	1,916
Eastchester, NY	2.9 mi	4,335	841
Ardsley, NY	3.5 mi	1,053	158
Harrison, NY	3.7 mi	3,944	565

Nursing homes near Scarsdale

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
White Plains Center For Nursing Care, L L C	White Plains, NY	1.7 mi	5 of 5	88	(914) 686-8880
Martine Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing	White Plains, NY	2.2 mi	2 of 5	225	(914) 287-7200
Epic Rehabilitation And Nursing At White Plains	White Plains, NY	3.0 mi	3 of 5	160	(914) 350-9010
Sprain Brook Manor Rehab	Scarsdale, NY	3.1 mi	3 of 5	121	(914) 472-3200
Sarah Neuman Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing	Mamaroneck, NY	3.8 mi	2 of 5	300	(914) 698-6005
The Osborn	Rye, NY	4.2 mi	4 of 5	84	(914) 967-4100

Hospices serving Scarsdale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Jansen Hospice And Palliative Care	White Plains, NY	4.9 mi	(914) 787-6158
Hospice Of Westchester	White Plains, NY	4.9 mi	(914) 682-1484
Calvary Home Health Agency And Hospice Care	Bronx, NY	11 mi	(718) 518-2465
Life Source Services LLC	Oradell, NJ	14 mi	(201) 523-9745

Straight-line miles from the center of Scarsdale. 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 Scarsdale

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 8% of the $20,833 monthly median income of Scarsdale 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 Scarsdale: common questions

What nursing homes are near Scarsdale?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are White Plains Center For Nursing Care, L L C in White Plains (1.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Martine Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing in White Plains (2.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Epic Rehabilitation And Nursing At White Plains in White Plains (3.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Scarsdale?

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 8% of the $20,833 monthly median income of Scarsdale 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 Scarsdale, NY