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

Local figures

Dementia Care in McGuire AFB, NJ: the local picture

56

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

85

residents 65 or older (1.9% of McGuire AFB)

84%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Burlington County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

McGuire AFB has about 56 residents aged 85 or older among 85 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.

84% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Burlington County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

0.0% of older McGuire AFB 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.

McGuire AFB compared with Burlington County and New Jersey

Census figure	McGuire AFB	Burlington County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	1.9%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	84%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	0.0%	26%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	7.2%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	18%	14%	33%

Older residents in towns around McGuire AFB

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Fort Dix, NJ	2.0 mi	240	0
Browns Mills, NJ	3.9 mi	1,797	93
Country Lake Estates, NJ	6.1 mi	456	38
Pemberton Heights, NJ	6.7 mi	437	113
Groveville, NJ	10 mi	820	54
Bordentown, NJ	11 mi	773	98

Nursing homes near McGuire AFB

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aspen Hills Healthcare Center	Pemberton, NJ	6.7 mi	1 of 5	204	(609) 836-6000
Mount Holly Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Lumberton, NJ	12 mi	1 of 5	180	(609) 914-8800
Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Whiting, NJ	12 mi	1 of 5	200	(732) 849-4400
Crestwood Manor	Whiting, NJ	13 mi	5 of 5	64	(732) 849-4900
Masonic Village At Burlington	Burlington, NJ	13 mi	2 of 5	264	(609) 239-3900
Skilled Nursing At Pine Village	Whiting, NJ	13 mi	3 of 5	66	(732) 849-0400

Hospices serving McGuire AFB

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitality Hospice And Palliative Care	Burlington, NJ	14 mi	(877) 288-0042
Serenity Hospice Care	Trenton, NJ	15 mi	(609) 227-2400
Compassus-Greater New Jersey	Willingboro, NJ	16 mi	(609) 531-0100
Samaritan Healthcare And Hospice	Mount Laurel, NJ	18 mi	(856) 596-1600

Straight-line miles from the center of McGuire AFB. 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 McGuire AFB

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. 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 McGuire AFB: common questions

What nursing homes are near McGuire AFB?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Aspen Hills Healthcare Center in Pemberton (6.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Mount Holly Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Lumberton (12 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Whiting (12 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in McGuire AFB?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 McGuire AFB, NJ