In-Home Dementia Care in South Huntington, NY

Local figures

Dementia Care in South Huntington, NY: the local picture

283

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

1,856

residents 65 or older (19% of South Huntington)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Suffolk County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

South Huntington has about 283 residents aged 85 or older among 1,856 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.

39% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Suffolk County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

24% of older South Huntington 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.

South Huntington compared with Suffolk County and New York

Census figure	South Huntington	Suffolk County	New York
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	23%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.4%	7.3%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	19%	25%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$86,591	$87,077	—

Older residents in towns around South Huntington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Huntington Station, NY	1.7 mi	6,157	563
West Hills, NY	2.2 mi	1,129	85
Melville, NY	2.9 mi	5,671	1,322
Greenlawn, NY	3.2 mi	2,515	423
Dix Hills, NY	3.2 mi	5,028	452
Elwood, NY	3.2 mi	2,065	444

Nursing homes near South Huntington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center	Huntington Station, NY	0.3 mi	3 of 5	195	(631) 423-3200
Huntington Hills Center For Health And Rehabilitat	Melville, NY	1.4 mi	4 of 5	320	(631) 439-3000
Carillon Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Huntington, NY	2.2 mi	4 of 5	315	(631) 271-5800
Pine Forest Car Center For Rehab & Healthcare	Huntington, NY	3.3 mi	1 of 5	76	(631) 427-0254
Excel At Woodbury For Rehabilitation And Nursing,	Woodbury, NY	3.6 mi	5 of 5	123	(516) 692-4100
White Oaks Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Woodbury, NY	3.6 mi	3 of 5	200	(516) 367-3400

Hospices serving South Huntington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore	Woodbury, NY	4.2 mi	(516) 832-7100
Vns And Hospice Of Suffolk, Inc	East Northport, NY	4.7 mi	(631) 930-9399
Good Shepherd Hospice	Farmingdale, NY	6.6 mi	(631) 465-6300
Nyu Langone Hospital - Suffolk Hospice	Patchogue, NY	22 mi	(631) 687-2960

Straight-line miles from the center of South Huntington. 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 South Huntington

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 23% of the $7,216 monthly median income of South Huntington 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 South Huntington: common questions

What nursing homes are near South Huntington?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center in Huntington Station (0.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Huntington Hills Center For Health And Rehabilitat in Melville (1.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Carillon Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Huntington (2.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in South Huntington?

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 23% of the $7,216 monthly median income of South Huntington 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 South Huntington, NY