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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Forked River, NJ: the local picture

230

residents 85 or older (4.4% of all residents)

1,315

residents 65 or older (25% of Forked River)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Ocean County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Forked River has about 230 residents aged 85 or older among 1,315 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.

30% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Ocean County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

35% of older Forked River 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.

Forked River compared with Ocean County and New Jersey

Census figure	Forked River	Ocean County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	4.4%	3.1%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	25%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	30%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	8.3%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.3%	13%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,667	$62,752	—

Older residents in towns around Forked River

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Barnegat, NJ	5.4 mi	593	0
Beachwood, NJ	7.2 mi	2,182	146
Ocean Acres, NJ	7.9 mi	3,300	417
South Toms River, NJ	7.9 mi	289	19
Holiday City South, NJ	9.4 mi	2,808	435
Holiday City-Berkeley, NJ	11 mi	8,958	1,516

Nursing homes near Forked River

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Tallwoods Care Center	Bayville, NJ	4.7 mi	3 of 5	180	(732) 237-2220
Crystal Lake Healthcare And Rehabilitation	Bayville, NJ	4.8 mi	not rated	235	(732) 269-0500
Barnegat Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Barnegat, NJ	5.7 mi	2 of 5	115	(609) 698-1400
Manahawkin Health And Rehabilitation Center	Manahawkin, NJ	9.7 mi	1 of 5	120	(609) 597-8500
Southern Ocean Center	Manahawkin, NJ	9.7 mi	4 of 5	136	(609) 978-0600
Community Medical Center Tcu	Toms River, NJ	10 mi	5 of 5	25	(732) 557-8000

Hospices serving Forked River

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vna Of Central Jersey Home Care & Hospice	Toms River, NJ	11 mi	(732) 818-6800
Holisticare Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC	Toms River, NJ	12 mi	(844) 254-4400
Affinity Care Of NJ, LLC	Brick, NJ	15 mi	(732) 800-9494
Embracing Hospice Care Of New Jersey	Wall, NJ	24 mi	(732) 974-2545

Straight-line miles from the center of Forked River. 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 Forked River

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 26% of the $5,972 monthly median income of Forked River 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 Forked River: common questions

What nursing homes are near Forked River?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Tallwoods Care Center in Bayville (4.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Crystal Lake Healthcare And Rehabilitation in Bayville (4.8 mi, not rated overall); Barnegat Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Barnegat (5.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Forked River?

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 26% of the $5,972 monthly median income of Forked River 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 Forked River, NJ