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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Hammonton, NJ: the local picture

369

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

3,288

residents 65 or older (22% of Hammonton)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Atlantic County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Hammonton has about 369 residents aged 85 or older among 3,288 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.

38% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Atlantic County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

25% of older Hammonton 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.

Hammonton compared with Atlantic County and New Jersey

Census figure	Hammonton	Atlantic County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	22%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	29%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	11%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	22%	26%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,402	$61,931	—

Older residents in towns around Hammonton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Atco, NJ	9.1 mi	1,576	96
Williamstown, NJ	11 mi	2,519	400
Egg Harbor City, NJ	11 mi	840	53
Berlin, NJ	13 mi	1,089	184
Sicklerville, NJ	13 mi	6,011	430
Buena, NJ	13 mi	850	48

Nursing homes near Hammonton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hammonton Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare	Hammonton, NJ	1.5 mi	1 of 5	240	(609) 567-3100
The Fountains Of Atco	Atco, NJ	10 mi	1 of 5	60	(856) 809-7206
Berlin Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Berlin, NJ	11 mi	3 of 5	128	(856) 322-3600
Cedar Grove Respiratory And Nursing Center	Williamstown, NJ	11 mi	4 of 5	180	(856) 875-0100
The Pines At Medford	Medford, NJ	13 mi	2 of 5	180	(856) 983-8500
Medford Leas	Medford, NJ	14 mi	5 of 5	24	(609) 654-3000

Hospices serving Hammonton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heartland Hospice	Laurel Springs, NJ	16 mi	(856) 251-0707
Suncrest Health Services, LLC	Marlton, NJ	17 mi	(856) 519-9200
NJ Health Hospice And Palliative Care	Vineland, NJ	18 mi	(856) 696-5340
Holy Redeemer Hospice-NJ, South	Runnemede, NJ	21 mi	(856) 939-4040

Straight-line miles from the center of Hammonton. 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 Hammonton

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 44% of the $3,534 monthly median income of Hammonton 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 Hammonton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Hammonton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Hammonton Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare in Hammonton (1.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); The Fountains Of Atco in Atco (10 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Berlin Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Berlin (11 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Hammonton?

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 44% of the $3,534 monthly median income of Hammonton 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 Hammonton, NJ