In-Home Dementia Care in Cliffwood Beach, NJ

Local figures

Dementia Care in Cliffwood Beach, NJ: the local picture

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

531

residents 65 or older (17% of Cliffwood Beach)

29%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Cliffwood Beach has about 0 residents aged 85 or older among 531 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.

29% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Monmouth County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

29% of older Cliffwood Beach 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.

Cliffwood Beach compared with Monmouth County and New Jersey

Census figure	Cliffwood Beach	Monmouth County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	28%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.1%	6.9%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	21%	18%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,750	$82,095	—

Older residents in towns around Cliffwood Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Keyport, NJ	1.2 mi	1,347	146
Laurence Harbor, NJ	2.2 mi	1,050	53
Matawan, NJ	2.4 mi	1,376	140
Union Beach, NJ	2.5 mi	628	1
Strathmore, NJ	2.9 mi	1,278	122
Keansburg, NJ	3.3 mi	1,216	127

Nursing homes near Cliffwood Beach

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Anchor Care And Rehabilitation Center	Hazlet, NJ	2.0 mi	4 of 5	170	(732) 264-5800
Complete Care At Madison, LLC	Matawan, NJ	2.5 mi	5 of 5	167	(732) 566-6400
Complete Care At Bayshore LLC	Holmdel, NJ	2.6 mi	2 of 5	232	(732) 739-9000
Meadowbrook Respiratory And Nursing Center	Matawan, NJ	3.2 mi	4 of 5	130	(732) 765-5600
Raritan Post Acute And Healthcare Center	South Amboy, NJ	3.8 mi	3 of 5	180	(732) 721-8200
Laurel Bay Health & Rehabilitation Center	Keansburg, NJ	4.0 mi	2 of 5	123	(732) 787-8100

Hospices serving Cliffwood Beach

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Grace Healthcare Services LLC	Edison, NJ	8.8 mi	(732) 225-4100
Caring Hospice Services Of Central Jersey	Edison, NJ	8.8 mi	(732) 661-9373
Staten Island University Hospital Univ Hospice	Staten Island, NY	10 mi	(718) 226-6450
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care Of New Jersey Ll	Edison, NJ	11 mi	(866) 243-2157

Straight-line miles from the center of Cliffwood Beach. 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 Cliffwood Beach

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 24% of the $6,396 monthly median income of Cliffwood Beach 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 Cliffwood Beach: common questions

What nursing homes are near Cliffwood Beach?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Anchor Care And Rehabilitation Center in Hazlet (2.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Complete Care At Madison, LLC in Matawan (2.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Complete Care At Bayshore LLC in Holmdel (2.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Cliffwood Beach?

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 24% of the $6,396 monthly median income of Cliffwood Beach 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 Cliffwood Beach, NJ