Burlington, New Jersey

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Burlington, NJ

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Burlington, NJ: the local picture

110
residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)
1,473
residents 65 or older (15% of Burlington)
37%
of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Burlington County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Burlington has about 110 residents aged 85 or older among 1,473 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Burlington County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

31% of older Burlington 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.

Burlington compared with Burlington County and New Jersey

Census figureBurlingtonBurlington CountyNew Jersey
Residents 85 or older1.1%2.2%2.1%
Residents 65 or older15%18%17%
Residents 65+ with a disability37%30%30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone31%26%27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)11%7.2%9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home13%14%33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$60,911$76,695—

Older residents in towns around Burlington

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Bristol, PA1.7 mi1,883111
Croydon, PA2.5 mi1,34572
Florence, NJ3.6 mi76043
Beverly, NJ3.8 mi36649
Roebling, NJ4.8 mi54955
Levittown, PA5.1 mi8,385968

Nursing homes near Burlington

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Masonic Village At BurlingtonBurlington, NJ1.7 mi2 of 5264(609) 239-3900
Complete Care At Burlington Woods, LLCBurlington, NJ2.0 mi4 of 5215(609) 387-3620
Bristol Health & Rehab CenterBristol, PA2.1 mi1 of 5174(215) 785-3201
Complete Care At MarcellaBurlington, NJ2.5 mi5 of 5150(609) 387-9300
Juniper Village At Bucks County Rehab And Skd CareBensalem, PA5.4 mi5 of 517(215) 752-2370
Statesman Health & Rehabilitation CenterLevittown, PA6.3 mi4 of 5101(215) 943-7777

Hospices serving Burlington

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Vitality Hospice And Palliative CareBurlington, NJ0.8 mi(877) 288-0042
Amedisys HospiceBurlington, NJ0.8 mi(609) 245-0095
Compassus-Greater New JerseyWillingboro, NJ3.8 mi(609) 531-0100
Samaritan Healthcare And HospiceMount Laurel, NJ9.4 mi(856) 596-1600

Straight-line miles from the center of Burlington. 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 Burlington

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 $5,076 monthly median income of Burlington 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 Burlington: common questions

What nursing homes are near Burlington?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Masonic Village At Burlington in Burlington (1.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Complete Care At Burlington Woods, LLC in Burlington (2.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Bristol Health & Rehab Center in Bristol (2.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Burlington?

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 $5,076 monthly median income of Burlington 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.

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.

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