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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Clayton, NJ: the local picture

134

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

1,861

residents 65 or older (21% of Clayton)

40%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Clayton has about 134 residents aged 85 or older among 1,861 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.

40% 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.

14% of older Clayton 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.

Clayton compared with Gloucester County and New Jersey

Census figure	Clayton	Gloucester County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	21%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	24%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.1%	7.5%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.6%	10%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,655	$69,384	—

Older residents in towns around Clayton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Glassboro, NJ	3.2 mi	3,148	483
Pitman, NJ	5.6 mi	1,834	237
Williamstown, NJ	5.8 mi	2,519	400
Richwood, NJ	6.3 mi	483	68
Sicklerville, NJ	7.0 mi	6,011	430
Turnersville, NJ	7.1 mi	533	51

Nursing homes near Clayton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Atlas Rehabilitation And Healthcare At Washington	Sewell, NJ	3.9 mi	3 of 5	120	(856) 218-4200
The Center For Rehab & Nursing Washington Township	Sewell, NJ	5.2 mi	3 of 5	190	(856) 557-0105
Cedar Grove Respiratory And Nursing Center	Williamstown, NJ	5.4 mi	4 of 5	180	(856) 875-0100
United Methodist Communities At Pitman	Pitman, NJ	6.0 mi	5 of 5	72	(856) 589-7800
Advanced Subacute Rehabilitation Center At Sewell	Sewell, NJ	8.7 mi	2 of 5	139	(856) 468-2500
Elmwood Hills Healthcare Center LLC	Blackwood, NJ	8.8 mi	2 of 5	300	(856) 374-6600

Hospices serving Clayton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heartland Hospice	Laurel Springs, NJ	10 mi	(856) 251-0707
Holy Redeemer Hospice-NJ, South	Runnemede, NJ	13 mi	(856) 939-4040
NJ Health Hospice And Palliative Care	Vineland, NJ	13 mi	(856) 696-5340
Bayada At Inspira, Home Health And Hospice	West Deptford, NJ	14 mi	(856) 845-8220

Straight-line miles from the center of Clayton. 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 Clayton

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 28% of the $5,471 monthly median income of Clayton 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 Clayton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Clayton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Atlas Rehabilitation And Healthcare At Washington in Sewell (3.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); The Center For Rehab & Nursing Washington Township in Sewell (5.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Cedar Grove Respiratory And Nursing Center in Williamstown (5.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Clayton?

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 28% of the $5,471 monthly median income of Clayton 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 Clayton, NJ