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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Tuckahoe, NY: the local picture

251

residents 85 or older (3.6% of all residents)

1,251

residents 65 or older (18% of Tuckahoe)

32%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Tuckahoe has about 251 residents aged 85 or older among 1,251 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.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Westchester County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

43% of older Tuckahoe 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.

Tuckahoe compared with Westchester County and New York

Census figure	Tuckahoe	Westchester County	New York
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	2.7%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	10%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	32%	35%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,953	$80,660	—

Older residents in towns around Tuckahoe

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Eastchester, NY	0.9 mi	4,335	841
Bronxville, NY	1.0 mi	1,051	180
Yonkers, NY	2.4 mi	36,918	5,122
Mount Vernon, NY	2.8 mi	12,383	2,021
Pelham, NY	3.0 mi	921	80
New Rochelle, NY	3.1 mi	16,414	2,198

Nursing homes near Tuckahoe

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Wartburg Home	Mount Vernon, NY	2.4 mi	4 of 5	210	(914) 699-0800
Sprain Brook Manor Rehab	Scarsdale, NY	2.5 mi	3 of 5	121	(914) 472-3200
Westchester Center For Rehabilitation & Nursing	Mount Vernon, NY	2.8 mi	2 of 5	240	(914) 699-1600
Elizabeth Seton Children's Center	Yonkers, NY	3.1 mi	5 of 5	169	(914) 294-6300
Schaffer Extended Care Center	New Rochelle, NY	3.3 mi	1 of 5	150	(914) 637-1200
Sutton Park Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation	New Rochelle, NY	3.3 mi	3 of 5	160	(914) 576-0600

Hospices serving Tuckahoe

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Calvary Home Health Agency And Hospice Care	Bronx, NY	7.4 mi	(718) 518-2465
Hospice Of Westchester	White Plains, NY	8.5 mi	(914) 682-1484
Jansen Hospice And Palliative Care	White Plains, NY	8.5 mi	(914) 787-6158
Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore	Woodbury, NY	21 mi	(516) 832-7100

Straight-line miles from the center of Tuckahoe. 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 Tuckahoe

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 40% of the $4,079 monthly median income of Tuckahoe 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 Tuckahoe: common questions

What nursing homes are near Tuckahoe?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Wartburg Home in Mount Vernon (2.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Sprain Brook Manor Rehab in Scarsdale (2.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Westchester Center For Rehabilitation & Nursing in Mount Vernon (2.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Tuckahoe?

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 40% of the $4,079 monthly median income of Tuckahoe 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 Tuckahoe, NY