Manasquan, New Jersey

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

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Manasquan, NJ: the local picture

93
residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)
1,189
residents 65 or older (20% of Manasquan)
16%
of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Monmouth County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Manasquan has about 93 residents aged 85 or older among 1,189 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.

16% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Monmouth County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

18% of older Manasquan 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.

Manasquan compared with Monmouth County and New Jersey

Census figureManasquanMonmouth CountyNew Jersey
Residents 85 or older1.6%2.3%2.1%
Residents 65 or older20%19%17%
Residents 65+ with a disability16%27%30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone18%28%27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)5.9%6.9%9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home2.9%18%33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$121,048$82,095—

Older residents in towns around Manasquan

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ1.4 mi970180
Brielle, NJ1.5 mi1,084150
Spring Lake Heights, NJ2.6 mi1,165111
Spring Lake, NJ2.9 mi1,02979
Point Pleasant, NJ2.9 mi3,586245
West Belmar, NJ4.0 mi7740

Nursing homes near Manasquan

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Crest Pointe Rehabilitation And Healthcare CenterPt Pleasant, NJ2.8 mi1 of 5118(732) 295-9300
Sunnyside ManorWall, NJ3.2 mi5 of 560(732) 528-9311
Complete Care At Wall LLCWall, NJ4.1 mi2 of 5130(732) 312-1800
Careone At WallWall, NJ4.4 mi5 of 5130(732) 556-1060
Willow Springs Rehabilitation And Healthcare CenteBrick, NJ5.0 mi4 of 5164(732) 840-3700
Preferred Care At WallAllenwood, NJ5.1 mi5 of 5135(732) 683-8600

Hospices serving Manasquan

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Embracing Hospice Care Of New JerseyWall, NJ4.3 mi(732) 974-2545
Affinity Care Of NJ, LLCBrick, NJ6.4 mi(732) 800-9494
Hackensack Meridian HospiceNeptune, NJ6.9 mi(732) 751-3750
Swan HospiceLakewood, NJ9.0 mi(908) 818-1700

Straight-line miles from the center of Manasquan. 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 Manasquan

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 15% of the $10,087 monthly median income of Manasquan 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 Manasquan: common questions

What nursing homes are near Manasquan?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Crest Pointe Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Pt Pleasant (2.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Sunnyside Manor in Wall (3.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Complete Care At Wall LLC in Wall (4.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Manasquan?

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 15% of the $10,087 monthly median income of Manasquan 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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