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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Kearny, NJ: the local picture

506

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

5,534

residents 65 or older (14% of Kearny)

24%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Kearny has about 506 residents aged 85 or older among 5,534 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 (32% in Hudson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

22% of older Kearny 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.

Kearny compared with Hudson County and New Jersey

Census figure	Kearny	Hudson County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.4%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	14%	13%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	31%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	19%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	65%	57%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,103	$46,154	—

Older residents in towns around Kearny

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Harrison, NJ	1.7 mi	2,233	171
North Arlington, NJ	2.4 mi	2,883	416
Newark, NJ	3.2 mi	33,507	3,439
Secaucus, NJ	3.6 mi	3,294	443
Silver Lake, NJ	3.7 mi	677	102
Ampere North, NJ	3.9 mi	799	42

Nursing homes near Kearny

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Alaris Health At Kearny	Kearny, NJ	1.4 mi	4 of 5	120	(201) 955-7067
Alaris Health At Belgrove	Kearny, NJ	1.8 mi	2 of 5	120	(973) 844-4800
Broadway House For Continuing Care	Newark, NJ	2.5 mi	4 of 5	78	(973) 268-9797
New Vista Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr	Newark, NJ	2.5 mi	4 of 5	340	(973) 484-4222
Forest Hills Center For Rehabilitation And Healing	Newark, NJ	2.7 mi	2 of 5	120	(973) 482-5000
Sinai Post-Acute Nursing & Rehab Center	Newark, NJ	3.2 mi	1 of 5	430	(973) 483-6800

Hospices serving Kearny

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC	Bloomfield, NJ	4.9 mi	(973) 893-0818
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Clifton, LLC	Bloomfield, NJ	4.9 mi	(973) 916-1400
Bayada Hospice	North Bergen, NJ	5.8 mi	(201) 630-2158
Barnabas Health Home Care And Hospice	West Orange, NJ	7.4 mi	(855) 619-4448

Straight-line miles from the center of Kearny. 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 Kearny

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 26% of the $5,925 monthly median income of Kearny 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 Kearny: common questions

What nursing homes are near Kearny?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Alaris Health At Kearny in Kearny (1.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Alaris Health At Belgrove in Kearny (1.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Broadway House For Continuing Care in Newark (2.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Kearny?

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 26% of the $5,925 monthly median income of Kearny 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 Kearny, NJ