In-Home Dementia Care in Leisure Village, NJ

Local figures

Dementia Care in Leisure Village, NJ: the local picture

370

residents 85 or older (6.4% of all residents)

2,102

residents 65 or older (37% of Leisure Village)

44%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Leisure Village has about 370 residents aged 85 or older among 2,102 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.

44% 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.

58% of older Leisure Village 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.

Leisure Village compared with Ocean County and New Jersey

Census figure	Leisure Village	Ocean County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	6.4%	3.1%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	37%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	58%	30%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	8.3%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	23%	13%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,333	$62,752	—

Older residents in towns around Leisure Village

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Leisure Village East, NJ	1.0 mi	3,064	834
Toms River, NJ	3.4 mi	18,961	2,474
Lakewood, NJ	3.7 mi	3,482	579
Pine Lake Park, NJ	4.8 mi	1,290	152
Ramtown, NJ	5.3 mi	924	136
Leisure Village West, NJ	5.5 mi	2,809	658

Nursing homes near Leisure Village

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Harrogate Village	Lakewood, NJ	1.3 mi	5 of 5	68	(732) 905-7070
Complete Care At Shorrock	Brick, NJ	1.8 mi	5 of 5	180	(732) 451-1000
Leisure Chateau Rehabilitation	Lakewood, NJ	2.1 mi	5 of 5	242	(732) 370-8600
Complete Care At Green Acres	Toms River, NJ	2.3 mi	5 of 5	167	(732) 286-2323
Fountainview Care Center	Lakewood, NJ	2.7 mi	3 of 5	123	(732) 905-0700
Atlantic Coast Rehab & Health	Lakewood, NJ	2.8 mi	1 of 5	160	(732) 364-7100

Hospices serving Leisure Village

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Swan Hospice	Lakewood, NJ	3.0 mi	(908) 818-1700
Holisticare Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC	Toms River, NJ	3.6 mi	(844) 254-4400
Affinity Care Of NJ, LLC	Brick, NJ	4.0 mi	(732) 800-9494
Vna Of Central Jersey Home Care & Hospice	Toms River, NJ	4.9 mi	(732) 818-6800

Straight-line miles from the center of Leisure Village. 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 Leisure Village

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 42% of the $3,694 monthly median income of Leisure Village 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 Leisure Village: common questions

What nursing homes are near Leisure Village?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Harrogate Village in Lakewood (1.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Complete Care At Shorrock in Brick (1.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Leisure Chateau Rehabilitation in Lakewood (2.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Leisure Village?

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 42% of the $3,694 monthly median income of Leisure Village 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.

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