Fair Haven, New Jersey

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

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Fair Haven, NJ: the local picture

78
residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)
631
residents 65 or older (10% of Fair Haven)
19%
of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Monmouth County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Fair Haven has about 78 residents aged 85 or older among 631 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.

19% 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.

19% of older Fair Haven 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.

Fair Haven compared with Monmouth County and New Jersey

Census figureFair HavenMonmouth CountyNew Jersey
Residents 85 or older1.3%2.3%2.1%
Residents 65 or older10%19%17%
Residents 65+ with a disability19%27%30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone19%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 home7.0%18%33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$153,672$82,095—

Older residents in towns around Fair Haven

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Red Bank, NJ1.7 mi2,682520
Little Silver, NJ1.7 mi1,130131
Rumson, NJ1.8 mi1,280116
Shrewsbury, NJ2.6 mi1,023218
Oceanport, NJ3.3 mi1,479164
Monmouth Beach, NJ3.3 mi1,00092

Nursing homes near Fair Haven

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Complete Care At Shrewsbury LLCShrewsbury, NJ1.7 mi3 of 5140(732) 676-5800
Atrium At Navesink Harbor, TheRed Bank, NJ1.9 mi2 of 543(732) 842-3400
Redbank Center For Rehabilitation And HealingRed Bank, NJ3.0 mi2 of 5180(732) 741-8811
Careone At MiddletownAtlantic Highlands, NJ3.5 mi2 of 5127(732) 291-3400
Shore Pointe Care CenterEatontown, NJ5.0 mi2 of 5178(732) 542-4700
Complete Care At Monmouth, LLCLong Branch, NJ5.4 mi3 of 5120(732) 229-4300

Hospices serving Fair Haven

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Hackensack Meridian HospiceNeptune, NJ11 mi(732) 751-3750
Embracing Hospice Care Of New JerseyWall, NJ14 mi(732) 974-2545
Dove Hospice Services Of New Jersey, LLCManalapan, NJ17 mi(732) 547-9436
Grace Healthcare Services LLCEdison, NJ20 mi(732) 225-4100

Straight-line miles from the center of Fair Haven. 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 Fair Haven

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 12% of the $12,806 monthly median income of Fair Haven 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 Fair Haven: common questions

What nursing homes are near Fair Haven?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Complete Care At Shrewsbury LLC in Shrewsbury (1.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Atrium At Navesink Harbor, The in Red Bank (1.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Redbank Center For Rehabilitation And Healing in Red Bank (3.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Fair Haven?

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 12% of the $12,806 monthly median income of Fair Haven 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; 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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