In-Home Dementia Care in Highland Lakes, NJ

Local figures

Dementia Care in Highland Lakes, NJ: the local picture

53

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

1,024

residents 65 or older (27% of Highland Lakes)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Sussex County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Highland Lakes has about 53 residents aged 85 or older among 1,024 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Sussex County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

22% of older Highland Lakes 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.

Highland Lakes compared with Sussex County and New Jersey

Census figure	Highland Lakes	Sussex County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	27%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	23%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.5%	5.6%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	18%	12%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$105,373	$84,440	—

Older residents in towns around Highland Lakes

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Upper Greenwood Lake, NJ	4.5 mi	430	0
Hamburg, NJ	5.9 mi	525	21
Franklin, NJ	7.8 mi	1,228	166
Warwick, NY	8.1 mi	2,106	266
Greenwood Lake, NY	9.8 mi	651	103
Oak Ridge, NJ	9.8 mi	1,946	239

Nursing homes near Highland Lakes

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Complete Care At Milford Manor LLC	West Milford, NJ	8.3 mi	1 of 5	120	(973) 697-5640
Schervier Pavilion	Warwick, NY	8.3 mi	3 of 5	120	(845) 987-5717
Lakeland Nursing & Rehab	Haskell, NJ	13 mi	4 of 5	201	(973) 839-6000
Health Center At Bloomingdale	Bloomingdale, NJ	13 mi	5 of 5	120	(973) 283-1700
Phoenix Center For Rehabilitation And Pediatrics	Haskell, NJ	14 mi	3 of 5	227	(973) 839-2119
The Valley View Center For Nursing Care And Rehab	Goshen, NY	14 mi	2 of 5	360	(845) 291-4740

Hospices serving Highland Lakes

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice	Newton, NJ	19 mi	(973) 383-0115
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Northern NJ, LLC	Rockaway, NJ	25 mi	(973) 726-3855
Atlantic Visiting Nurse	Morristown, NJ	26 mi	(973) 379-8400
Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC	Bloomfield, NJ	29 mi	(973) 893-0818

Straight-line miles from the center of Highland Lakes. 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 Highland Lakes

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 18% of the $8,781 monthly median income of Highland Lakes 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 Highland Lakes: common questions

What nursing homes are near Highland Lakes?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Complete Care At Milford Manor LLC in West Milford (8.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Schervier Pavilion in Warwick (8.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Lakeland Nursing & Rehab in Haskell (13 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Highland Lakes?

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 18% of the $8,781 monthly median income of Highland Lakes 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 Highland Lakes, NJ