In-Home Dementia Care in Stony Brook University, NY

Local figures

Dementia Care in Stony Brook University, NY: the local picture

177

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

285

residents 65 or older (3.0% of Stony Brook University)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

$19.05

median hourly wage of home care aides in New York (BLS, May 2025)

Stony Brook University has about 177 residents aged 85 or older among 285 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.

Stony Brook University compared with Suffolk County and New York

Census figure	Stony Brook University	Suffolk County	New York
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	3.0%	18%	18%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	39%	25%	31%

Older residents in towns around Stony Brook University

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Stony Brook, NY	0.3 mi	2,867	379
East Setauket, NY	1.7 mi	1,970	212
Setauket, NY	2.7 mi	894	108
St. James, NY	2.8 mi	2,997	519
Port Jefferson Station, NY	3.2 mi	925	89
Centereach, NY	3.5 mi	4,757	800

Nursing homes near Stony Brook University

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Long Island State Veterans Home	Stonybrook, NY	0.6 mi	5 of 5	350	(631) 444-8500
Jefferson's Ferry	South Setauket, NY	2.3 mi	5 of 5	60	(631) 650-2700
St James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	St James, NY	2.4 mi	4 of 5	230	(631) 862-8000
Luxor Nursing & Rehabilitation At Mills Pond	St James, NY	2.4 mi	5 of 5	252	(631) 862-8990
Waters Edge At Port Jefferson For Rehabilitation A	Port Jefferson, NY	3.3 mi	2 of 5	120	(631) 473-5400
Smithtown Center For Rehabilitation & Nursing Care	Smithtown, NY	3.7 mi	2 of 5	162	(631) 361-2020

Hospices serving Stony Brook University

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vns And Hospice Of Suffolk, Inc	East Northport, NY	11 mi	(631) 930-9399
Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore	Woodbury, NY	19 mi	(516) 832-7100
Good Shepherd Hospice	Farmingdale, NY	20 mi	(631) 465-6300

Straight-line miles from the center of Stony Brook University. 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 Stony Brook University

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 Stony Brook University: common questions

What nursing homes are near Stony Brook University?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Long Island State Veterans Home in Stonybrook (0.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Jefferson's Ferry in South Setauket (2.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); St James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in St James (2.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Stony Brook University?

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 Stony Brook University, NY