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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Troy, NY: the local picture

860

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

6,791

residents 65 or older (13% of Troy)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Rensselaer County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Troy has about 860 residents aged 85 or older among 6,791 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.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Rensselaer County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

45% of older Troy 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.

Troy compared with Rensselaer County and New York

Census figure	Troy	Rensselaer County	New York
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	13%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	31%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	7.7%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	7.7%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,923	$62,990	—

Older residents in towns around Troy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Green Island, NY	1.2 mi	491	32
Watervliet, NY	1.8 mi	2,003	261
Cohoes, NY	3.0 mi	3,233	530
Wynantskill, NY	3.6 mi	789	57
Latham, NY	3.8 mi	2,768	284
Siena College, NY	4.0 mi	17	2

Nursing homes near Troy

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center	Troy, NY	0.2 mi	4 of 5	80	(518) 274-9890
Eddy Heritage House Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr	Troy, NY	0.7 mi	1 of 5	120	(518) 274-4125
Troy Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing	Troy, NY	2.8 mi	2 of 5	78	(518) 273-6646
Van Rensselaer Manor	Troy, NY	3.3 mi	1 of 5	362	(518) 283-2000
Eddy Village Green	Cohoes, NY	3.6 mi	1 of 5	192	(518) 237-5630
Troy Victorian Rehabilitation & Nursing Care Cntr	Troy, NY	4.1 mi	1 of 5	120	(518) 235-1410

Hospices serving Troy

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Community Hospice, Inc, The	Albany, NY	7.5 mi	(518) 724-0200
Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care	Gloversville, NY	40 mi	(518) 725-4545

Straight-line miles from the center of Troy. 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 Troy

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 38% of the $4,327 monthly median income of Troy 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 Troy: common questions

What nursing homes are near Troy?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center in Troy (0.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Eddy Heritage House Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr in Troy (0.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Troy Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing in Troy (2.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Troy?

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 38% of the $4,327 monthly median income of Troy 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 Troy, NY