Linwood, New Jersey

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Linwood, NJ

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Linwood, NJ: the local picture

184
residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)
1,655
residents 65 or older (24% of Linwood)
17%
of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Atlantic County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Linwood has about 184 residents aged 85 or older among 1,655 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.

17% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Atlantic County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older Linwood 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.

Linwood compared with Atlantic County and New Jersey

Census figureLinwoodAtlantic CountyNew Jersey
Residents 85 or older2.6%2.0%2.1%
Residents 65 or older24%20%17%
Residents 65+ with a disability17%33%30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone28%29%27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)4.4%11%9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home11%26%33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$93,000$61,931—

Older residents in towns around Linwood

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Bargaintown, NJ2.0 mi977172
Northfield, NJ2.2 mi1,648207
Somers Point, NJ2.6 mi2,209186
Margate City, NJ3.5 mi1,856212
Pleasantville, NJ4.3 mi2,624202
Ventnor City, NJ4.7 mi2,943508

Nursing homes near Linwood

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Complete Care At Linwood, LLCLinwood, NJ0.5 mi2 of 5174(609) 927-6131
Meadowview Nursing And Rehabilitation CenterNorthfield, NJ2.9 mi3 of 5180(609) 645-5955
Our Ladys Center For Rehabilitation & HealthcarePleasantville, NJ3.4 mi4 of 5214(609) 646-2450
Excel Care At Egg HarborEgg Harbor Township, NJ5.2 mi4 of 5120(609) 453-3200
United Methodist Communities At The ShoresOcean City, NJ5.5 mi4 of 560(609) 399-8505
Preferred Care At AbseconAbsecon, NJ7.9 mi5 of 5162(609) 646-5400

Hospices serving Linwood

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Hospice At Lsmnj, Inc.Egg Harbor Township, NJ3.0 mi(609) 380-4302
Patient Care HospiceEgg Harbor Township, NJ3.0 mi(609) 407-2020
Holy Redeemer Hospice-NJ, ShoreEgg Harbor Twp, NJ3.0 mi(609) 761-0300
Angelic HospiceWest Atlantic City, NJ4.3 mi(609) 822-7979

Straight-line miles from the center of Linwood. 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 Linwood

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 20% of the $7,750 monthly median income of Linwood 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 Linwood: common questions

What nursing homes are near Linwood?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Complete Care At Linwood, LLC in Linwood (0.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Meadowview Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Northfield (2.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Our Ladys Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare in Pleasantville (3.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Linwood?

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 20% of the $7,750 monthly median income of Linwood 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.

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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