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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Bellmawr, NJ: the local picture

231

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

2,074

residents 65 or older (18% of Bellmawr)

30%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bellmawr has about 231 residents aged 85 or older among 2,074 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.

30% 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.

38% of older Bellmawr 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.

Bellmawr compared with Camden County and New Jersey

Census figure	Bellmawr	Camden County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	36%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	29%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	12%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	20%	22%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,073	$62,127	—

Older residents in towns around Bellmawr

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Mount Ephraim, NJ	0.9 mi	793	76
Runnemede, NJ	1.4 mi	1,479	150
Haddon Heights, NJ	1.8 mi	1,610	268
Westville, NJ	2.0 mi	671	31
Audubon, NJ	2.0 mi	1,461	101
Gloucester City, NJ	2.1 mi	1,539	292

Nursing homes near Bellmawr

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Deptford Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare	Deptford, NJ	2.6 mi	2 of 5	240	(856) 845-9400
Atlas Post Acute At Woodbury Country Club	Woodbury, NJ	3.4 mi	2 of 5	124	(856) 345-1200
United Methodist Communities At Collingswood	Collingswood, NJ	3.7 mi	5 of 5	60	(856) 854-4331
Silver Healthcare Center	Cherry Hill, NJ	4.4 mi	1 of 5	256	(856) 795-3131
River Front Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Pennsauken, NJ	4.5 mi	1 of 5	180	(856) 665-8844
St Monica Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare	Philadelphia, PA	4.7 mi	3 of 5	180	(215) 271-1080

Hospices serving Bellmawr

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Holy Redeemer Hospice-NJ, South	Runnemede, NJ	1.5 mi	(856) 939-4040
Lighthouse Hospice	Cherry Hill, NJ	6.0 mi	(856) 414-1155
Heartland Hospice	Laurel Springs, NJ	6.4 mi	(856) 251-0707
Bayada At Inspira, Home Health And Hospice	West Deptford, NJ	7.3 mi	(856) 845-8220

Straight-line miles from the center of Bellmawr. 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 Bellmawr

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 38% of the $4,089 monthly median income of Bellmawr 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 Bellmawr: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bellmawr?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Deptford Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare in Deptford (2.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Atlas Post Acute At Woodbury Country Club in Woodbury (3.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); United Methodist Communities At Collingswood in Collingswood (3.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bellmawr?

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 38% of the $4,089 monthly median income of Bellmawr 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 Bellmawr, NJ