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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Blackwood, NJ: the local picture

47

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

731

residents 65 or older (16% of Blackwood)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Gloucester County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Blackwood has about 47 residents aged 85 or older among 731 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.

42% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Gloucester County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

18% of older Blackwood 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.

Blackwood compared with Gloucester County and New Jersey

Census figure	Blackwood	Gloucester County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	24%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	7.5%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	10%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,563	$69,384	—

Older residents in towns around Blackwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Turnersville, NJ	2.3 mi	533	51
Glendora, NJ	2.9 mi	938	117
Stratford, NJ	3.3 mi	934	147
Runnemede, NJ	3.8 mi	1,479	150
Somerdale, NJ	3.9 mi	1,295	144
Lindenwold, NJ	4.1 mi	2,731	373

Nursing homes near Blackwood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Elmwood Hills Healthcare Center LLC	Blackwood, NJ	0.9 mi	2 of 5	300	(856) 374-6600
Deptford Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare	Deptford, NJ	3.2 mi	2 of 5	240	(856) 845-9400
Laurel Manor Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Stratford, NJ	3.3 mi	4 of 5	106	(856) 784-2400
Advanced Subacute Rehabilitation Center At Sewell	Sewell, NJ	4.1 mi	2 of 5	139	(856) 468-2500
The Center For Rehab & Nursing Washington Township	Sewell, NJ	4.2 mi	3 of 5	190	(856) 557-0105
Atlas Post Acute At Woodbury Country Club	Woodbury, NJ	4.8 mi	2 of 5	124	(856) 345-1200

Hospices serving Blackwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heartland Hospice	Laurel Springs, NJ	3.1 mi	(856) 251-0707
Holy Redeemer Hospice-NJ, South	Runnemede, NJ	3.6 mi	(856) 939-4040
Bayada At Inspira, Home Health And Hospice	West Deptford, NJ	8.8 mi	(856) 845-8220
Lighthouse Hospice	Cherry Hill, NJ	9.4 mi	(856) 414-1155

Straight-line miles from the center of Blackwood. 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 Blackwood

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 30% of the $5,130 monthly median income of Blackwood 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 Blackwood: common questions

What nursing homes are near Blackwood?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Elmwood Hills Healthcare Center LLC in Blackwood (0.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Deptford Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare in Deptford (3.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Laurel Manor Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Stratford (3.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Blackwood?

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 30% of the $5,130 monthly median income of Blackwood 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 Blackwood, NJ