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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Bridgeton, NJ: the local picture

103

residents 85 or older (0.4% of all residents)

1,667

residents 65 or older (6.2% of Bridgeton)

28%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bridgeton has about 103 residents aged 85 or older among 1,667 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.

28% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Cumberland County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

45% of older Bridgeton 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.

Bridgeton compared with Cumberland County and New Jersey

Census figure	Bridgeton	Cumberland County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	6.2%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	36%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	30%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	14%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	55%	30%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,756	$51,328	—

Older residents in towns around Bridgeton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Millville, NJ	9.7 mi	5,561	454
Vineland, NJ	13 mi	10,200	1,658
Laurel Lake, NJ	13 mi	508	47
Woodstown, NJ	16 mi	568	84
Salem, NJ	16 mi	980	159
Buena, NJ	17 mi	850	48

Nursing homes near Bridgeton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
South Jersey Extended Care	Bridgeton, NJ	0.6 mi	3 of 5	167	(856) 455-2100
Preferred Care At Cumberland	Bridgeton, NJ	2.1 mi	4 of 5	196	(856) 455-8000
Big Oak Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Pittsgrove, NJ	6.9 mi	2 of 5	84	(856) 451-5000
Millville Center	Millville, NJ	10 mi	2 of 5	167	(856) 327-2700
New Jersey Veterans Memorial Vineland	Vineland, NJ	12 mi	3 of 5	300	(856) 405-4207
Bishop Mccarthy Center For Rehab & Healthcare	Vineland, NJ	12 mi	3 of 5	182	(856) 692-2850

Hospices serving Bridgeton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Red Oak Hospice LLC	Bridgeton, NJ	5.1 mi	(856) 431-4900
NJ Health Hospice And Palliative Care	Vineland, NJ	12 mi	(856) 696-5340
Bayada At Inspira, Home Health And Hospice	West Deptford, NJ	28 mi	(856) 845-8220
Heartland Hospice	Laurel Springs, NJ	29 mi	(856) 251-0707

Straight-line miles from the center of Bridgeton. 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 Bridgeton

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 64% of the $2,396 monthly median income of Bridgeton 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 Bridgeton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bridgeton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are South Jersey Extended Care in Bridgeton (0.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Preferred Care At Cumberland in Bridgeton (2.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Big Oak Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Pittsgrove (6.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bridgeton?

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 64% of the $2,396 monthly median income of Bridgeton 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 Bridgeton, NJ