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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Suffern, NY: the local picture

243

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

2,211

residents 65 or older (19% of Suffern)

26%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Suffern has about 243 residents aged 85 or older among 2,211 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 (28% in Rockland County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

43% of older Suffern 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.

Suffern compared with Rockland County and New York

Census figure	Suffern	Rockland County	New York
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	19%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	24%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	7.9%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	34%	44%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,696	$82,999	—

Older residents in towns around Suffern

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Montebello, NY	2.1 mi	560	123
Airmont, NY	2.4 mi	1,368	263
Viola, NY	3.2 mi	1,283	216
Monsey, NY	3.4 mi	2,035	177
Ramsey, NJ	3.5 mi	2,264	197
Kaser, NY	3.8 mi	115	0

Nursing homes near Suffern

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Willows At Ramapo Rehab And Nursing Center	Suffern, NY	1.0 mi	3 of 5	203	(845) 357-1230
Northern Metropolitan Res Health Care Facility Inc	Monsey, NY	3.9 mi	2 of 5	120	(845) 352-9000
Allendale Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Allendale, NJ	4.7 mi	4 of 5	120	(201) 825-0660
Pine Valley Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing	Spring Valley, NY	5.7 mi	2 of 5	160	(845) 356-0567
Woodcliff Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center	Woodcliff Lake, NJ	5.9 mi	5 of 5	114	(201) 391-0900
Friedwald Center For Rehab And Nursing, L L C	New City, NY	6.3 mi	3 of 5	180	(845) 678-2000

Hospices serving Suffern

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
United Hospice	New City, NY	7.9 mi	(845) 634-4974
Valley Hospice	Paramus, NJ	12 mi	(201) 291-6000
Amedisys Hospice	Hackensack, NJ	16 mi	(201) 342-7766
Holy Name Hospice	Teaneck, NJ	17 mi	(201) 833-3188

Straight-line miles from the center of Suffern. 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 Suffern

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 33% of the $4,975 monthly median income of Suffern 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 Suffern: common questions

What nursing homes are near Suffern?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Willows At Ramapo Rehab And Nursing Center in Suffern (1.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Northern Metropolitan Res Health Care Facility Inc in Monsey (3.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Allendale Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Allendale (4.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Suffern?

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 33% of the $4,975 monthly median income of Suffern 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 Suffern, NY