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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Echelon, NJ: the local picture

217

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

1,753

residents 65 or older (13% of Echelon)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Camden County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Echelon has about 217 residents aged 85 or older among 1,753 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.

45% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Camden County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

55% of older Echelon 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.

Echelon compared with Camden County and New Jersey

Census figure	Echelon	Camden County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	13%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	36%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	55%	29%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	31%	12%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	29%	22%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,880	$62,127	—

Older residents in towns around Echelon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Somerdale, NJ	1.5 mi	1,295	144
Stratford, NJ	1.7 mi	934	147
Lindenwold, NJ	2.0 mi	2,731	373
Ashland, NJ	2.1 mi	1,894	255
Springdale, NJ	2.3 mi	3,086	301
Lawnside, NJ	2.3 mi	739	131

Nursing homes near Echelon

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Voorhees	Voorhees, NJ	0.8 mi	3 of 5	120	(856) 454-9100
Lions Gate	Voorhees, NJ	1.0 mi	5 of 5	110	(856) 667-3100
Echelon Care & Rehab	Voorhees, NJ	1.3 mi	4 of 5	240	(856) 346-1200
Voorhees Pediatric Facility	Voorhees, NJ	1.3 mi	2 of 5	122	(856) 346-3300
The Subacute At Autumn Lake Healthcare	Voorhees, NJ	1.7 mi	2 of 5	124	(856) 809-3500
Laurel Manor Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Stratford, NJ	1.8 mi	4 of 5	106	(856) 784-2400

Hospices serving Echelon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heartland Hospice	Laurel Springs, NJ	3.1 mi	(856) 251-0707
Holy Redeemer Hospice-NJ, South	Runnemede, NJ	4.3 mi	(856) 939-4040
Suncrest Health Services, LLC	Marlton, NJ	5.3 mi	(856) 519-9200
Lighthouse Hospice	Cherry Hill, NJ	5.9 mi	(856) 414-1155

Straight-line miles from the center of Echelon. 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 Echelon

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 67% of the $2,323 monthly median income of Echelon 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 Echelon: common questions

What nursing homes are near Echelon?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Autumn Lake Healthcare At Voorhees in Voorhees (0.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Lions Gate in Voorhees (1.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Echelon Care & Rehab in Voorhees (1.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Echelon?

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 67% of the $2,323 monthly median income of Echelon 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 Echelon, NJ