Dementia Care in Atco, NJ: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Atco, NJ: the local picture

96

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

1,576

residents 65 or older (19% of Atco)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Camden County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Atco has about 96 residents aged 85 or older among 1,576 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 (36% in Camden County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

11% of older Atco 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.

Atco compared with Camden County and New Jersey

Census figure	Atco	Camden County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	36%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	29%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	12%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.5%	22%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$91,250	$62,127	—

Older residents in towns around Atco

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Berlin, NJ	4.3 mi	1,089	184
Medford Lakes, NJ	6.4 mi	864	80
Pine Hill, NJ	6.4 mi	1,291	123
Clementon, NJ	6.9 mi	980	85
Sicklerville, NJ	7.1 mi	6,011	430
Lindenwold, NJ	7.6 mi	2,731	373

Nursing homes near Atco

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Fountains Of Atco	Atco, NJ	2.4 mi	1 of 5	60	(856) 809-7206
Berlin Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Berlin, NJ	3.5 mi	3 of 5	128	(856) 322-3600
The Pines At Medford	Medford, NJ	6.1 mi	2 of 5	180	(856) 983-8500
Medford Leas	Medford, NJ	6.9 mi	5 of 5	24	(609) 654-3000
The Subacute At Autumn Lake Healthcare	Voorhees, NJ	7.5 mi	2 of 5	124	(856) 809-3500
Echelon Care & Rehab	Voorhees, NJ	7.9 mi	4 of 5	240	(856) 346-1200

Hospices serving Atco

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heartland Hospice	Laurel Springs, NJ	8.0 mi	(856) 251-0707
Suncrest Health Services, LLC	Marlton, NJ	8.3 mi	(856) 519-9200
Transcend Hospice And Palliative Care	Sewell, NJ	12 mi	(856) 854-0565
Caring Hospice Of South Jersey	Mount Laurel, NJ	13 mi	(856) 439-0012

Straight-line miles from the center of Atco. 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 Atco

At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $7,604 monthly median income of Atco households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 an hour (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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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 Atco: common questions

What nursing homes are near Atco?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Fountains Of Atco in Atco (2.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Berlin Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Berlin (3.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); The Pines At Medford in Medford (6.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Atco?

At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $7,604 monthly median income of Atco households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 an hour (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 Atco, NJ