In-Home Dementia Care in University Gardens, NY

Local figures

Dementia Care in University Gardens, NY: the local picture

167

residents 85 or older (4.1% of all residents)

837

residents 65 or older (20% of University Gardens)

40%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

University Gardens has about 167 residents aged 85 or older among 837 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.

40% 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.

18% of older University Gardens 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.

University Gardens compared with Nassau County and New York

Census figure	University Gardens	Nassau County	New York
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	2.6%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	20%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.9%	6.7%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	48%	31%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,271	$100,301	—

Older residents in towns around University Gardens

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Great Neck Plaza, NY	0.8 mi	1,843	461
Great Neck Estates, NY	1.0 mi	533	124
Thomaston, NY	1.1 mi	591	74
Lake Success, NY	1.2 mi	614	164
Manhasset, NY	1.9 mi	1,232	240
Great Neck, NY	1.9 mi	2,334	341

Nursing homes near University Gardens

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Little Neck Care Center	Little Neck, NY	0.9 mi	2 of 5	120	(718) 423-6400
The Grand Rehabilitation And Nursing At Great Neck	Great Neck, NY	1.0 mi	1 of 5	214	(516) 466-3001
Highfield Gardens Care Center Of Great Neck	Great Neck, NY	1.3 mi	4 of 5	200	(516) 365-9229
Northwell Health Stern Family Center For Rehabilit	Manhasset, NY	1.3 mi	5 of 5	256	(516) 562-8008
Parker Jewish Institute For Health Care & Rehab	New Hyde Park, NY	1.9 mi	5 of 5	527	(718) 289-2100
New Glen Oaks Nursing Home, Inc	Glen Oaks, NY	2.1 mi	4 of 5	60	(718) 343-0770

Hospices serving University Gardens

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Comprehensive Comm Hospice Of Parker Jewish Inst	New Hyde Park, NY	3.9 mi	(516) 586-1575
Calvary Home Health Agency And Hospice Care	Bronx, NY	7.7 mi	(718) 518-2465
Hospice Of New York, LLC	Long Island City, NY	11 mi	(718) 472-1999
Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore	Woodbury, NY	14 mi	(516) 832-7100

Straight-line miles from the center of University Gardens. 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 University Gardens

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 24% of the $6,939 monthly median income of University Gardens 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 University Gardens: common questions

What nursing homes are near University Gardens?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Little Neck Care Center in Little Neck (0.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Grand Rehabilitation And Nursing At Great Neck in Great Neck (1.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Highfield Gardens Care Center Of Great Neck in Great Neck (1.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in University Gardens?

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 24% of the $6,939 monthly median income of University Gardens 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 University Gardens, NY