Clinton, New Jersey

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

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Clinton, NJ: the local picture

55
residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)
375
residents 65 or older (13% of Clinton)
25%
of residents 65+ report a disability (23% in Hunterdon County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Clinton has about 55 residents aged 85 or older among 375 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.

25% of residents 65 and older report a disability (23% in Hunterdon County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

27% of older Clinton 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.

Clinton compared with Hunterdon County and New Jersey

Census figureClintonHunterdon CountyNew Jersey
Residents 85 or older2.0%2.4%2.1%
Residents 65 or older13%21%17%
Residents 65+ with a disability25%23%30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone27%21%27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)1.3%5.0%9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home19%14%33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$86,667$92,323—

Older residents in towns around Clinton

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
High Bridge, NJ2.6 mi42570
White House Station, NJ7.5 mi1,398411
Washington, NJ9.1 mi98527
Flemington, NJ9.3 mi67045
Greenwich, NJ12 mi17452
Neshanic Station, NJ12 mi734103

Nursing homes near Clinton

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Country Arch Care CenterPittstown, NJ1.9 mi5 of 5130(908) 735-6600
Rolling Hills Care CenterLebanon, NJ4.2 mi1 of 567(908) 236-2011
Little Brook Nursing And Convalescent HomeCalifon, NJ7.5 mi1 of 536(908) 832-2220
Hunterdon Care Center LLCFlemington, NJ7.6 mi4 of 5185(908) 788-9292
Warren Haven Rehab And Nursing CenterOxford, NJ13 mi3 of 5180(908) 453-7700
Complete Care At Phillipsburg, LLCPhillipsburg, NJ14 mi3 of 560(908) 454-2627

Hospices serving Clinton

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Hunterdon Hospice IncFlemington, NJ9.0 mi(908) 788-6600
Visiting Nurse Association Of Northern New JerseyMorristown, NJ25 mi(973) 539-1216
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Clifton, LLCBloomfield, NJ40 mi(973) 916-1400

Straight-line miles from the center of Clinton. 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 Clinton

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 21% of the $7,222 monthly median income of Clinton 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.

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Questions

Dementia Care in Clinton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Clinton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Country Arch Care Center in Pittstown (1.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Rolling Hills Care Center in Lebanon (4.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Little Brook Nursing And Convalescent Home in Califon (7.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Clinton?

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 21% of the $7,222 monthly median income of Clinton 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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