In-Home Dementia Care in Laurence Harbor, NJ

Local figures

Dementia Care in Laurence Harbor, NJ: the local picture

53

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

1,050

residents 65 or older (17% of Laurence Harbor)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Middlesex County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Laurence Harbor has about 53 residents aged 85 or older among 1,050 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.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Middlesex County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

42% of older Laurence Harbor 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.

Laurence Harbor compared with Middlesex County and New Jersey

Census figure	Laurence Harbor	Middlesex County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	24%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.4%	9.0%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	20%	47%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$82,188	$72,915	—

Older residents in towns around Laurence Harbor

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Madison Park, NJ	1.9 mi	1,115	18
Cliffwood Beach, NJ	2.2 mi	531	0
Matawan, NJ	2.8 mi	1,376	140
South Amboy, NJ	2.9 mi	1,994	97
Keyport, NJ	3.3 mi	1,347	146
Sayreville, NJ	3.5 mi	7,054	569

Nursing homes near Laurence Harbor

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Complete Care At Madison, LLC	Matawan, NJ	2.2 mi	5 of 5	167	(732) 566-6400
Raritan Post Acute And Healthcare Center	South Amboy, NJ	2.4 mi	3 of 5	180	(732) 721-8200
Meadowbrook Respiratory And Nursing Center	Matawan, NJ	3.5 mi	4 of 5	130	(732) 765-5600
Anchor Care And Rehabilitation Center	Hazlet, NJ	4.0 mi	4 of 5	170	(732) 264-5800
Complete Care At Bayshore LLC	Holmdel, NJ	4.3 mi	2 of 5	232	(732) 739-9000
Alameda Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare	Perth Amboy, NJ	4.5 mi	4 of 5	250	(732) 442-9540

Hospices serving Laurence Harbor

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Grace Healthcare Services LLC	Edison, NJ	7.2 mi	(732) 225-4100
Caring Hospice Services Of Central Jersey	Edison, NJ	7.2 mi	(732) 661-9373
Spero Hospice & Palliative Care	East Brunswick, NJ	7.8 mi	(732) 955-6648
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care Of New Jersey Ll	Edison, NJ	8.7 mi	(866) 243-2157

Straight-line miles from the center of Laurence Harbor. 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 Laurence Harbor

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 23% of the $6,849 monthly median income of Laurence Harbor 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 Laurence Harbor: common questions

What nursing homes are near Laurence Harbor?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Complete Care At Madison, LLC in Matawan (2.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Raritan Post Acute And Healthcare Center in South Amboy (2.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Meadowbrook Respiratory And Nursing Center in Matawan (3.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Laurence Harbor?

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 23% of the $6,849 monthly median income of Laurence Harbor 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 Laurence Harbor, NJ