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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Lyons, NJ: the local picture

159

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

1,164

residents 65 or older (22% of Lyons)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Somerset County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lyons has about 159 residents aged 85 or older among 1,164 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.

25% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Somerset County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

12% of older Lyons 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.

Lyons compared with Somerset County and New Jersey

Census figure	Lyons	Somerset County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	22%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	24%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.1%	6.2%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	24%	35%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$213,182	$92,278	—

Older residents in towns around Lyons

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Millington, NJ	1.8 mi	882	72
Basking Ridge, NJ	1.8 mi	1,512	480
Stirling, NJ	3.1 mi	334	11
Bernardsville, NJ	4.1 mi	1,514	113
The Hills, NJ	4.2 mi	2,154	136
Gillette, NJ	4.9 mi	684	20

Nursing homes near Lyons

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Skilled Nursing At Fellowship Village	Basking Ridge, NJ	2.5 mi	4 of 5	67	(908) 580-3800
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Berkeley Heights	Berkeley Heights, NJ	5.7 mi	4 of 5	130	(908) 897-1000
Runnells Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare	Berkeley Heights, NJ	6.6 mi	2 of 5	300	(908) 771-5700
Abingdon Care & Rehabilitation Center	Green Brook, NJ	6.7 mi	2 of 5	180	(732) 968-5500
Careone At Somerset Valley	Bound Brook, NJ	6.9 mi	4 of 5	64	(732) 469-2000
Complete Care At Green Knoll	Bridgewater, NJ	7.1 mi	4 of 5	176	(908) 526-8600

Hospices serving Lyons

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Center For Hope Hospice And Palliative Care	Scotch Plains, NJ	9.9 mi	(908) 889-7780

Straight-line miles from the center of Lyons. 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 Lyons

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 9% of the $17,765 monthly median income of Lyons 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 Lyons: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lyons?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Skilled Nursing At Fellowship Village in Basking Ridge (2.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Autumn Lake Healthcare At Berkeley Heights in Berkeley Heights (5.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Runnells Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare in Berkeley Heights (6.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lyons?

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 9% of the $17,765 monthly median income of Lyons 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 Lyons, NJ