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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Elizabeth, NJ: the local picture

1,671

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

16,303

residents 65 or older (12% of Elizabeth)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Union County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Elizabeth has about 1,671 residents aged 85 or older among 16,303 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.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Union County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

24% of older Elizabeth 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.

Elizabeth compared with Union County and New Jersey

Census figure	Elizabeth	Union County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	12%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	26%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	9.8%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	77%	48%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,332	$72,306	—

Older residents in towns around Elizabeth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Linden, NJ	3.5 mi	6,634	663
Roselle, NJ	3.6 mi	3,338	414
Roselle Park, NJ	3.8 mi	2,074	151
Newark, NJ	4.1 mi	33,507	3,439
Bayonne, NJ	4.4 mi	11,225	1,084
Union, NJ	4.5 mi	269	50

Nursing homes near Elizabeth

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Trinitas Hospital	Elizabeth, NJ	0.6 mi	3 of 5	124	(908) 994-7525
Elmora Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center	Elizabeth, NJ	1.6 mi	5 of 5	200	(908) 353-1220
Elizabeth Nursing And Rehab Center	Elizabeth, NJ	1.8 mi	4 of 5	102	(908) 354-0002
Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center	Elizabeth, NJ	1.9 mi	4 of 5	128	(908) 354-1300
Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center	Union, NJ	3.9 mi	3 of 5	177	(908) 687-7800
Aristacare At Parkside	Linden, NJ	4.1 mi	5 of 5	240	(908) 862-3399

Hospices serving Elizabeth

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Homeside Hospice LLC	Cranford, NJ	5.9 mi	(732) 381-3444
Ascend Hospice	Cranford, NJ	5.9 mi	(908) 931-9080
Barnabas Health Home Care And Hospice	West Orange, NJ	8.9 mi	(855) 619-4448
Center For Hope Hospice And Palliative Care	Scotch Plains, NJ	9.4 mi	(908) 889-7780

Straight-line miles from the center of Elizabeth. 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 Elizabeth

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 45% of the $3,444 monthly median income of Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth: common questions

What nursing homes are near Elizabeth?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Trinitas Hospital in Elizabeth (0.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Elmora Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center in Elizabeth (1.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Elizabeth Nursing And Rehab Center in Elizabeth (1.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Elizabeth?

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 45% of the $3,444 monthly median income of Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth, NJ