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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Syosset, NY: the local picture

337

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

2,759

residents 65 or older (15% of Syosset)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Nassau County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Syosset has about 337 residents aged 85 or older among 2,759 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.

30% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Nassau County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

20% of older Syosset 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.

Syosset compared with Nassau County and New York

Census figure	Syosset	Nassau County	New York
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.6%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	15%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	20%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	6.7%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	36%	31%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$90,531	$100,301	—

Older residents in towns around Syosset

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Muttontown, NY	1.9 mi	725	100
East Norwich, NY	2.7 mi	459	54
Plainview, NY	2.8 mi	5,941	934
Jericho, NY	2.8 mi	2,776	600
West Hills, NY	3.6 mi	1,129	85
Brookville, NY	3.6 mi	303	22

Nursing homes near Syosset

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Woodbury Heights Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Woodbury, NY	1.8 mi	1 of 5	606	(516) 921-3900
Excel At Woodbury For Rehabilitation And Nursing,	Woodbury, NY	2.1 mi	5 of 5	123	(516) 692-4100
White Oaks Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Woodbury, NY	2.2 mi	3 of 5	200	(516) 367-3400
Central Island Healthcare	Plainview, NY	3.1 mi	4 of 5	202	(516) 433-0600
Huntington Hills Center For Health And Rehabilitat	Melville, NY	5.3 mi	4 of 5	320	(631) 439-3000
Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center	Huntington Station, NY	5.8 mi	3 of 5	195	(631) 423-3200

Hospices serving Syosset

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore	Woodbury, NY	1.6 mi	(516) 832-7100
Good Shepherd Hospice	Farmingdale, NY	6.9 mi	(631) 465-6300
Vns And Hospice Of Suffolk, Inc	East Northport, NY	10 mi	(631) 930-9399
Hospice Of New York, LLC	Long Island City, NY	23 mi	(718) 472-1999

Straight-line miles from the center of Syosset. 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 Syosset

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 22% of the $7,544 monthly median income of Syosset 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 Syosset: common questions

What nursing homes are near Syosset?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Woodbury Heights Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Woodbury (1.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Excel At Woodbury For Rehabilitation And Nursing, in Woodbury (2.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); White Oaks Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Woodbury (2.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Syosset?

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 22% of the $7,544 monthly median income of Syosset 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 Syosset, NY