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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Syracuse, NY: the local picture

2,616

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

21,063

residents 65 or older (14% of Syracuse)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Onondaga County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Syracuse has about 2,616 residents aged 85 or older among 21,063 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.

36% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Onondaga County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

46% of older Syracuse 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.

Syracuse compared with Onondaga County and New York

Census figure	Syracuse	Onondaga County	New York
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.4%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	14%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	34%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	10%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	19%	11%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,156	$58,273	—

Older residents in towns around Syracuse

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lyncourt, NY	3.0 mi	687	28
De Witt, NY	3.0 mi	2,397	418
Solvay, NY	3.6 mi	1,253	152
Westvale, NY	3.7 mi	1,108	220
Galeville, NY	3.9 mi	985	158
Mattydale, NY	4.0 mi	803	66

Nursing homes near Syracuse

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Central Park Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Syracuse, NY	0.6 mi	1 of 5	160	(315) 475-1641
Bishop Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Syracuse, NY	1.2 mi	1 of 5	440	(315) 474-1561
Loretto Health And Rehabilitation Center	Syracuse, NY	2.2 mi	1 of 5	583	(315) 469-5570
Upstate University Hosp At Community General T C U	Syracuse, NY	2.6 mi	5 of 5	20	(315) 492-5786
Van Duyn Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing	Syracuse, NY	2.8 mi	not rated	513	(315) 449-6000
Jewish Home Of Central New York	Syracuse, NY	3.3 mi	2 of 5	132	(315) 446-9111

Hospices serving Syracuse

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Central New York	Liverpool, NY	5.2 mi	(315) 634-1100
Hospice And Palliative Care Inc New Hartford	New Hartford, NY	43 mi	(315) 735-6484
Hospicare & Palliative Care Services	Ithaca, NY	45 mi	(607) 272-0212
Community Hospice, Inc, The	Albany, NY	120 mi	(518) 724-0200

Straight-line miles from the center of Syracuse. 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 Syracuse

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 53% of the $3,096 monthly median income of Syracuse 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 Syracuse: common questions

What nursing homes are near Syracuse?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Central Park Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Syracuse (0.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Bishop Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Syracuse (1.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Loretto Health And Rehabilitation Center in Syracuse (2.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Syracuse?

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 53% of the $3,096 monthly median income of Syracuse 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 Syracuse, NY