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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Siena College, NY: the local picture

2

residents 85 or older (0.1% of all residents)

17

residents 65 or older (0.7% of Siena College)

35%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Siena College has about 2 residents aged 85 or older among 17 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.

35% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Albany County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

Siena College compared with Albany County and New York

Census figure	Siena College	Albany County	New York
Residents 85 or older	0.1%	2.3%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	0.7%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	10%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.9%	15%	31%

Older residents in towns around Siena College

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Loudonville, NY	0.9 mi	2,144	180
Latham, NY	1.6 mi	2,768	284
Watervliet, NY	2.2 mi	2,003	261
Menands, NY	2.3 mi	644	116
Roessleville, NY	2.8 mi	2,130	174
Green Island, NY	3.5 mi	491	32

Nursing homes near Siena College

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Troy Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing	Troy, NY	3.1 mi	2 of 5	78	(518) 273-6646
Hudson Park Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Albany, NY	3.2 mi	1 of 5	169	(518) 449-1100
Shaker Place Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Albany, NY	3.7 mi	3 of 5	250	(518) 869-2231
Eddy Village Green	Cohoes, NY	3.9 mi	1 of 5	192	(518) 237-5630
Van Rensselaer Manor	Troy, NY	4.1 mi	1 of 5	362	(518) 283-2000
Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center	Troy, NY	4.2 mi	4 of 5	80	(518) 274-9890

Hospices serving Siena College

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Community Hospice, Inc, The	Albany, NY	3.6 mi	(518) 724-0200

Straight-line miles from the center of Siena College. 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 Siena College

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. 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 Siena College: common questions

What nursing homes are near Siena College?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Troy Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing in Troy (3.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Hudson Park Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Albany (3.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Shaker Place Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Albany (3.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Siena College?

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. 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 (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.

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