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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Jersey City, NJ: the local picture

2,927

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

34,667

residents 65 or older (12% of Jersey City)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Hudson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Jersey City has about 2,927 residents aged 85 or older among 34,667 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 (32% in Hudson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older Jersey City 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.

Jersey City compared with Hudson County and New Jersey

Census figure	Jersey City	Hudson County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.4%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	12%	13%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	31%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	19%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	51%	57%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,262	$46,154	—

Older residents in towns around Jersey City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hoboken, NJ	3.0 mi	4,015	612
Bayonne, NJ	4.1 mi	11,225	1,084
Kearny, NJ	4.2 mi	5,534	506
Union City, NJ	4.2 mi	8,359	1,079
Secaucus, NJ	4.9 mi	3,294	443
Harrison, NJ	5.1 mi	2,233	171

Nursing homes near Jersey City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Peace Care St Joseph's	Jersey City, NJ	1.4 mi	4 of 5	139	(201) 653-8300
Alaris Health At Hamilton Park	Jersey City, NJ	1.5 mi	4 of 5	260	(201) 653-8800
Acclaim Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Jersey City, NJ	1.6 mi	4 of 5	183	(201) 451-9000
Peace Care St Ann's	Jersey City, NJ	1.9 mi	2 of 5	120	(201) 433-0950
Optima Care Harborview	Jersey City, NJ	2.2 mi	3 of 5	180	(201) 963-1800
Hoboken University Medical Center Tcu	Hoboken, NJ	2.6 mi	5 of 5	15	(201) 418-1000

Hospices serving Jersey City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vnsny Hospice And Palliative Care	New York, NY	5.7 mi	(212) 609-1920
Bayada Hospice	North Bergen, NJ	6.1 mi	(201) 630-2158
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Clifton, LLC	Bloomfield, NJ	9.1 mi	(973) 916-1400
Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC	Bloomfield, NJ	9.1 mi	(973) 893-0818

Straight-line miles from the center of Jersey City. 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 Jersey City

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 41% of the $3,772 monthly median income of Jersey City 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 Jersey City: common questions

What nursing homes are near Jersey City?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Peace Care St Joseph's in Jersey City (1.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Alaris Health At Hamilton Park in Jersey City (1.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Acclaim Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Jersey City (1.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Jersey City?

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 41% of the $3,772 monthly median income of Jersey City 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 Jersey City, NJ