Scottsville, New York

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Scottsville, NY

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Scottsville, NY: the local picture

20
residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)
389
residents 65 or older (14% of Scottsville)
26%
of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Monroe County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Scottsville has about 20 residents aged 85 or older among 389 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.

26% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Monroe County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older Scottsville 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.

Scottsville compared with Monroe County and New York

Census figureScottsvilleMonroe CountyNew York
Residents 85 or older0.7%2.4%2.2%
Residents 65 or older14%19%18%
Residents 65+ with a disability26%30%32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone28%32%29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)15%10.0%13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home2.0%13%31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$61,250$58,039—

Older residents in towns around Scottsville

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Rochester Institute of Technology, NY5.9 mi00
Avon, NY7.6 mi736120
Honeoye Falls, NY9.4 mi622107
Gates, NY9.8 mi95669
North Gates, NY11 mi1,926307
Brighton, NY11 mi7,4921,712

Nursing homes near Scottsville

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Avon Nursing Home L L CAvon, NY8.0 mi4 of 540(585) 226-2225
Rochester Center For Rehabilitation And NursingRochester, NY8.1 mi1 of 5124(585) 247-7880
The HurlbutRochester, NY8.8 mi2 of 5160(585) 424-4770
Monroe Community HospitalRochester, NY9.3 mi1 of 5566(585) 760-6500
Woodside Manor Nursing Home IncRochester, NY10 mi4 of 544(585) 461-0370
The Highlands At BrightonRochester, NY10 mi3 of 5145(585) 442-7960

Hospices serving Scottsville

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Rochester Regional Health Hospice CareRochester, NY12 mi(585) 214-1000
Ur Medicine HospiceWebster, NY20 mi(585) 787-8315

Straight-line miles from the center of Scottsville. 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 Scottsville

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 32% of the $5,104 monthly median income of Scottsville 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 Scottsville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Scottsville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Avon Nursing Home L L C in Avon (8.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Rochester Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing in Rochester (8.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); The Hurlbut in Rochester (8.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Scottsville?

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 32% of the $5,104 monthly median income of Scottsville 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.

Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.

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