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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Dover, NJ: the local picture

252

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

2,854

residents 65 or older (15% of Dover)

23%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Dover has about 252 residents aged 85 or older among 2,854 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.

23% 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.

34% of older Dover 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.

Dover compared with Morris County and New Jersey

Census figure	Dover	Morris County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.6%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	15%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	25%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	7.1%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	77%	27%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,092	$88,443	—

Older residents in towns around Dover

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Wharton, NJ	1.1 mi	1,465	86
Rockaway, NJ	2.3 mi	1,146	127
Mount Hope, NJ	2.3 mi	1,377	173
White Meadow Lake, NJ	3.7 mi	1,192	62
Mount Arlington, NJ	4.9 mi	1,488	278
Morris Plains, NJ	5.5 mi	1,095	67

Nursing homes near Dover

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Excel Care At Dover	Dover, NJ	0.1 mi	2 of 5	155	(973) 361-5200
Dwelling Place At St Clares	Dover, NJ	0.8 mi	5 of 5	28	(973) 989-3500
Morris View Healthcare Center	Morristown, NJ	4.1 mi	2 of 5	313	(973) 285-2800
Oaks At Denville, The	Denville, NJ	5.0 mi	4 of 5	84	(973) 586-5000
Merry Heart Nursing Home	Succasunna, NJ	5.2 mi	3 of 5	113	(973) 584-4000
Holly Manor Center	Mendham, NJ	5.8 mi	3 of 5	124	(973) 543-2500

Hospices serving Dover

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Atlantic Visiting Nurse	Morristown, NJ	7.3 mi	(973) 379-8400
Visiting Nurse Association Of Northern New Jersey	Morristown, NJ	7.3 mi	(973) 539-1216
Suncrest Hospice New Jersey, LLC	Parsippany, NJ	7.9 mi	(862) 701-2820
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Northern NJ, LLC	Rockaway, NJ	9.6 mi	(973) 726-3855

Straight-line miles from the center of Dover. 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 Dover

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 39% of the $3,924 monthly median income of Dover 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 Dover: common questions

What nursing homes are near Dover?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Excel Care At Dover in Dover (0.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Dwelling Place At St Clares in Dover (0.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Morris View Healthcare Center in Morristown (4.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Dover?

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 39% of the $3,924 monthly median income of Dover 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 Dover, NJ