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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Matawan, NJ: the local picture

140

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

1,376

residents 65 or older (14% of Matawan)

36%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Matawan has about 140 residents aged 85 or older among 1,376 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.

36% 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.

35% of older Matawan 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.

Matawan compared with Monmouth County and New Jersey

Census figure	Matawan	Monmouth County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	14%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	28%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	6.9%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	18%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,500	$82,095	—

Older residents in towns around Matawan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Strathmore, NJ	1.0 mi	1,278	122
Keyport, NJ	2.4 mi	1,347	146
Morganville, NJ	2.4 mi	1,121	50
Cliffwood Beach, NJ	2.4 mi	531	0
Laurence Harbor, NJ	2.8 mi	1,050	53
Madison Park, NJ	4.0 mi	1,115	18

Nursing homes near Matawan

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Complete Care At Madison, LLC	Matawan, NJ	0.8 mi	5 of 5	167	(732) 566-6400
Meadowbrook Respiratory And Nursing Center	Matawan, NJ	0.8 mi	4 of 5	130	(732) 765-5600
Complete Care At Bayshore LLC	Holmdel, NJ	2.2 mi	2 of 5	232	(732) 739-9000
Anchor Care And Rehabilitation Center	Hazlet, NJ	2.5 mi	4 of 5	170	(732) 264-5800
Careone At Holmdel	Holmdel, NJ	3.4 mi	5 of 5	130	(732) 946-4200
Preferred Care At Old Bridge, LLC	Old Bridge, NJ	4.7 mi	5 of 5	140	(732) 360-2277

Hospices serving Matawan

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Spero Hospice & Palliative Care	East Brunswick, NJ	9.0 mi	(732) 955-6648
Grace Healthcare Services LLC	Edison, NJ	9.9 mi	(732) 225-4100
Caring Hospice Services Of Central Jersey	Edison, NJ	9.9 mi	(732) 661-9373
Dove Hospice Services Of New Jersey, LLC	Manalapan, NJ	11 mi	(732) 547-9436

Straight-line miles from the center of Matawan. 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 Matawan

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 35% of the $4,458 monthly median income of Matawan 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 Matawan: common questions

What nursing homes are near Matawan?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Complete Care At Madison, LLC in Matawan (0.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Meadowbrook Respiratory And Nursing Center in Matawan (0.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Complete Care At Bayshore LLC in Holmdel (2.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Matawan?

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 35% of the $4,458 monthly median income of Matawan 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 Matawan, NJ