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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Spencerport, NY: the local picture

202

residents 85 or older (5.6% of all residents)

717

residents 65 or older (20% of Spencerport)

15%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Monroe County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Spencerport has about 202 residents aged 85 or older among 717 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.

15% 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.

21% of older Spencerport 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.

Spencerport compared with Monroe County and New York

Census figure	Spencerport	Monroe County	New York
Residents 85 or older	5.6%	2.4%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	15%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	32%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.6%	10.0%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.0%	13%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,286	$58,039	—

Older residents in towns around Spencerport

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
North Gates, NY	5.2 mi	1,926	307
Greece, NY	5.5 mi	3,139	642
Gates, NY	6.2 mi	956	69
Clarkson, NY	6.5 mi	1,021	80
Brockport, NY	6.9 mi	743	139
Hilton, NY	7.1 mi	943	153

Nursing homes near Spencerport

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wedgewood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Spencerport, NY	0.4 mi	2 of 5	29	(585) 352-4810
Park Ridge Nursing Home	Rochester, NY	5.4 mi	5 of 5	120	(585) 723-7205
Hamilton Manor Nursing Home	Rochester, NY	5.9 mi	4 of 5	40	(585) 225-0450
Elderwood Of Lakeside At Brockport	Brockport, NY	7.3 mi	4 of 5	120	(585) 395-6095
Rochester Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing	Rochester, NY	7.4 mi	1 of 5	124	(585) 247-7880
Latta Road Nursing Home West	Rochester, NY	8.3 mi	5 of 5	40	(585) 225-0910

Hospices serving Spencerport

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Rochester Regional Health Hospice Care	Rochester, NY	11 mi	(585) 214-1000
Ur Medicine Hospice	Webster, NY	18 mi	(585) 787-8315

Straight-line miles from the center of Spencerport. 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 Spencerport

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 36% of the $4,524 monthly median income of Spencerport 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 Spencerport: common questions

What nursing homes are near Spencerport?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Wedgewood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Spencerport (0.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Park Ridge Nursing Home in Rochester (5.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Hamilton Manor Nursing Home in Rochester (5.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Spencerport?

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 36% of the $4,524 monthly median income of Spencerport 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 Spencerport, NY