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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Fort Lee, NJ: the local picture

1,570

residents 85 or older (3.9% of all residents)

10,047

residents 65 or older (25% of Fort Lee)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Bergen County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Fort Lee has about 1,570 residents aged 85 or older among 10,047 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.

31% of residents 65 and older report a disability (26% in Bergen County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

35% of older Fort Lee 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.

Fort Lee compared with Bergen County and New Jersey

Census figure	Fort Lee	Bergen County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	25%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	24%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	8.4%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	61%	42%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,307	$82,484	—

Older residents in towns around Fort Lee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Leonia, NJ	1.3 mi	1,655	192
Palisades Park, NJ	1.4 mi	3,774	419
Edgewater, NJ	1.8 mi	2,126	185
Cliffside Park, NJ	2.2 mi	5,535	445
Ridgefield, NJ	2.6 mi	1,886	177
Ridgefield Park, NJ	2.6 mi	1,895	215

Nursing homes near Fort Lee

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fort Tryon Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing	New York, NY	1.9 mi	5 of 5	205	(212) 543-6400
Complete Care At Inglemoor, LLC	Englewood, NJ	2.2 mi	2 of 5	62	(201) 568-0900
Isabella Geriatric Center Inc	New York, NY	2.3 mi	3 of 5	705	(212) 342-9200
Hope Center For Hiv And Nursing Care	Bronx, NY	2.5 mi	1 of 5	66	(718) 408-6333
Highbridge Woodycrest Center	Bronx, NY	2.6 mi	5 of 5	90	(718) 414-1157
St Mary's Center Inc	New York, NY	2.6 mi	5 of 5	39	(212) 662-1826

Hospices serving Fort Lee

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Visiting Nurse Association Of Englewood, Inc	Englewood, NJ	3.0 mi	(201) 894-3333
Holy Name Hospice	Teaneck, NJ	3.5 mi	(201) 833-3188
Amedisys Hospice	Hackensack, NJ	4.9 mi	(201) 342-7766
Life Source Services LLC	Oradell, NJ	7.8 mi	(201) 523-9745

Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Lee. 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 Fort Lee

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 25% of the $6,192 monthly median income of Fort Lee 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 Fort Lee: common questions

What nursing homes are near Fort Lee?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Fort Tryon Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing in New York (1.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Complete Care At Inglemoor, LLC in Englewood (2.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Isabella Geriatric Center Inc in New York (2.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Fort Lee?

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 25% of the $6,192 monthly median income of Fort Lee 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 Fort Lee, NJ