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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Budd Lake, NJ: the local picture

36

residents 85 or older (0.3% of all residents)

1,185

residents 65 or older (11% of Budd Lake)

13%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Budd Lake has about 36 residents aged 85 or older among 1,185 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.

13% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Morris County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

14% of older Budd Lake 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.

Budd Lake compared with Morris County and New Jersey

Census figure	Budd Lake	Morris County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	2.6%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	11%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	13%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	25%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.7%	7.1%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	33%	27%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$90,982	$88,443	—

Older residents in towns around Budd Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Flanders, NJ	2.5 mi	1,341	82
Netcong, NJ	2.6 mi	515	55
Stanhope, NJ	3.3 mi	419	52
Ledgewood, NJ	3.7 mi	747	149
Succasunna, NJ	4.4 mi	1,701	263
Landing, NJ	4.5 mi	826	27

Nursing homes near Budd Lake

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Merry Heart Nursing Home	Succasunna, NJ	4.6 mi	3 of 5	113	(973) 584-4000
Heath Village	Hackettstown, NJ	5.4 mi	4 of 5	108	(908) 852-4801
Dwelling Place At St Clares	Dover, NJ	8.5 mi	5 of 5	28	(973) 989-3500
Excel Care At Dover	Dover, NJ	9.3 mi	2 of 5	155	(973) 361-5200
Holly Manor Center	Mendham, NJ	9.4 mi	3 of 5	124	(973) 543-2500
Forest Manor Hcc	Blairstown, NJ	11 mi	3 of 5	120	(908) 459-4128

Hospices serving Budd Lake

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Northern NJ, LLC	Rockaway, NJ	0.3 mi	(973) 726-3855
Ennoble Care	Hackettstown, NJ	5.3 mi	(973) 435-9463
Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice	Newton, NJ	14 mi	(973) 383-0115
Visiting Nurse Association Of Northern New Jersey	Morristown, NJ	14 mi	(973) 539-1216

Straight-line miles from the center of Budd Lake. 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 Budd Lake

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 $7,582 monthly median income of Budd Lake 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 Budd Lake: common questions

What nursing homes are near Budd Lake?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Merry Heart Nursing Home in Succasunna (4.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Heath Village in Hackettstown (5.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Dwelling Place At St Clares in Dover (8.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Budd Lake?

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 $7,582 monthly median income of Budd Lake 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 Budd Lake, NJ