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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Lakewood, NJ: the local picture

579

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

3,482

residents 65 or older (5.0% of Lakewood)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Ocean County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lakewood has about 579 residents aged 85 or older among 3,482 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.

36% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Ocean County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

25% of older Lakewood 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.

Lakewood compared with Ocean County and New Jersey

Census figure	Lakewood	Ocean County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	3.1%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	5.0%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	30%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	8.3%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	26%	13%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,102	$62,752	—

Older residents in towns around Lakewood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Ramtown, NJ	3.5 mi	924	136
Leisure Village, NJ	3.7 mi	2,102	370
Leisure Village East, NJ	4.3 mi	3,064	834
Leisure Knoll, NJ	6.7 mi	1,810	275
Leisure Village West, NJ	6.9 mi	2,809	658
Pine Lake Park, NJ	6.9 mi	1,290	152

Nursing homes near Lakewood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Atlantic Coast Rehab & Health	Lakewood, NJ	1.3 mi	1 of 5	160	(732) 364-7100
Fountainview Care Center	Lakewood, NJ	1.3 mi	3 of 5	123	(732) 905-0700
Concord Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center	Lakewood, NJ	1.8 mi	5 of 5	120	(732) 367-7444
Leisure Chateau Rehabilitation	Lakewood, NJ	2.3 mi	5 of 5	242	(732) 370-8600
Harrogate Village	Lakewood, NJ	3.3 mi	5 of 5	68	(732) 905-7070
Complete Care At Laurelton, LLC	Brick, NJ	4.2 mi	3 of 5	180	(732) 458-6600

Hospices serving Lakewood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Swan Hospice	Lakewood, NJ	0.7 mi	(908) 818-1700
Holisticare Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC	Toms River, NJ	6.5 mi	(844) 254-4400
Affinity Care Of NJ, LLC	Brick, NJ	6.5 mi	(732) 800-9494
Vna Of Central Jersey Home Care & Hospice	Toms River, NJ	8.6 mi	(732) 818-6800

Straight-line miles from the center of Lakewood. 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 Lakewood

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 38% of the $4,092 monthly median income of Lakewood 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 Lakewood: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lakewood?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Atlantic Coast Rehab & Health in Lakewood (1.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Fountainview Care Center in Lakewood (1.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Concord Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Lakewood (1.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lakewood?

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 38% of the $4,092 monthly median income of Lakewood 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 Lakewood, NJ