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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Garwood, NJ: the local picture

137

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

997

residents 65 or older (20% of Garwood)

24%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Garwood has about 137 residents aged 85 or older among 997 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.

24% 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.

39% of older Garwood 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.

Garwood compared with Union County and New Jersey

Census figure	Garwood	Union County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	20%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	26%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.0%	9.8%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	30%	48%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,382	$72,306	—

Older residents in towns around Garwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Westfield, NJ	1.1 mi	4,629	389
Kenilworth, NJ	2.6 mi	1,295	115
Mountainside, NJ	2.8 mi	1,709	170
Roselle Park, NJ	3.1 mi	2,074	151
Roselle, NJ	3.3 mi	3,338	414
Fanwood, NJ	3.3 mi	1,428	271

Nursing homes near Garwood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cranford Park Care	Cranford, NJ	1.3 mi	2 of 5	100	(908) 276-7100
Complete Care At Clark LLC	Clark, NJ	1.7 mi	4 of 5	140	(732) 396-7100
Complete Care At Westfield, LLC	Westfield, NJ	1.8 mi	4 of 5	227	(908) 233-9700
Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Cranford, NJ	2.0 mi	5 of 5	200	(908) 272-6660
Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside	Mountainside, NJ	2.1 mi	5 of 5	64	(908) 233-3720
Mountainside Skilled Nursing And Rehab	Mountainside, NJ	2.2 mi	3 of 5	151	(908) 654-0020

Hospices serving Garwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Homeside Hospice LLC	Cranford, NJ	1.0 mi	(732) 381-3444
Center For Hope Hospice And Palliative Care	Scotch Plains, NJ	2.5 mi	(908) 889-7780
Gentiva	Piscataway, NJ	9.9 mi	(732) 562-8800
Barnabas Health Home Care And Hospice	West Orange, NJ	9.9 mi	(855) 619-4448

Straight-line miles from the center of Garwood. 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 Garwood

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 33% of the $4,699 monthly median income of Garwood 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 Garwood: common questions

What nursing homes are near Garwood?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Cranford Park Care in Cranford (1.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Complete Care At Clark LLC in Clark (1.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Complete Care At Westfield, LLC in Westfield (1.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Garwood?

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 33% of the $4,699 monthly median income of Garwood 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 Garwood, NJ