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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Martinsville, NJ: the local picture

307

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

2,511

residents 65 or older (22% of Martinsville)

17%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Martinsville has about 307 residents aged 85 or older among 2,511 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 (27% in Somerset County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

14% of older Martinsville 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.

Martinsville compared with Somerset County and New Jersey

Census figure	Martinsville	Somerset County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	22%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	17%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	24%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.8%	6.2%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	22%	35%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$121,250	$92,278	—

Older residents in towns around Martinsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Green Knoll, NJ	2.0 mi	1,661	274
Somerville, NJ	2.8 mi	1,947	115
Finderne, NJ	2.9 mi	1,404	184
Bound Brook, NJ	3.2 mi	1,706	153
Bridgewater Center, NJ	3.7 mi	1,003	226
South Bound Brook, NJ	4.2 mi	640	75

Nursing homes near Martinsville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Arbor At Laurel Circle	Bridgewater, NJ	2.1 mi	5 of 5	64	(908) 595-6500
Complete Care At Green Knoll	Bridgewater, NJ	2.4 mi	4 of 5	176	(908) 526-8600
N J Eastern Star Home	Bridgewater, NJ	2.5 mi	5 of 5	82	(908) 722-4140
Careone At Somerset Valley	Bound Brook, NJ	3.5 mi	4 of 5	64	(732) 469-2000
Waterfront Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Raritan, NJ	3.5 mi	5 of 5	138	(908) 526-8950
Bridgeway Care And Rehab Center At Bridgewater	Bridgewater, NJ	3.5 mi	2 of 5	151	(908) 722-7022

Hospices serving Martinsville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Fellowship Village Inc	Basking Ridge, NJ	5.3 mi	(908) 580-9519
Community Care Hospice	Somerville, NJ	5.9 mi	(908) 725-9355
Martin And Edith Stein Hospice, The	Somerset, NJ	8.1 mi	(732) 227-1212
Center For Hope Hospice And Palliative Care	Scotch Plains, NJ	11 mi	(908) 889-7780

Straight-line miles from the center of Martinsville. 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 Martinsville

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 $10,104 monthly median income of Martinsville 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 Martinsville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Martinsville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Arbor At Laurel Circle in Bridgewater (2.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Complete Care At Green Knoll in Bridgewater (2.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); N J Eastern Star Home in Bridgewater (2.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Martinsville?

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 $10,104 monthly median income of Martinsville 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 Martinsville, NJ