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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Merchantville, NJ: the local picture

2

residents 85 or older (0.1% of all residents)

565

residents 65 or older (14% of Merchantville)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Camden County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Merchantville has about 2 residents aged 85 or older among 565 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.

27% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Camden County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

48% of older Merchantville 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.

Merchantville compared with Camden County and New Jersey

Census figure	Merchantville	Camden County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	0.1%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	36%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	29%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.2%	12%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	17%	22%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,964	$62,127	—

Older residents in towns around Merchantville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Golden Triangle, NJ	1.6 mi	1,632	175
Cherry Hill Mall, NJ	2.2 mi	2,482	391
Collingswood, NJ	2.8 mi	2,243	264
Westmont, NJ	2.9 mi	2,806	338
Ellisburg, NJ	3.0 mi	1,015	209
Camden, NJ	3.1 mi	8,123	640

Nursing homes near Merchantville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aristacare At Cherry Hill	Cherry Hill, NJ	1.1 mi	2 of 5	140	(856) 663-9009
River Front Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Pennsauken, NJ	1.8 mi	1 of 5	180	(856) 665-8844
Premier Cadbury Of Cherry Hill	Cherry Hill, NJ	2.0 mi	2 of 5	118	(856) 667-4550
United Methodist Communities At Collingswood	Collingswood, NJ	2.6 mi	5 of 5	60	(856) 854-4331
Palace Rehabilitation And Care Center, The	Maple Shade, NJ	2.7 mi	1 of 5	165	(856) 779-1500
Dwellside Care And Rehab	Cherry Hill, NJ	3.1 mi	1 of 5	162	(856) 675-3000

Hospices serving Merchantville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Lighthouse Hospice	Cherry Hill, NJ	2.2 mi	(856) 414-1155
Holy Redeemer Hospice-NJ, South	Runnemede, NJ	7.0 mi	(856) 939-4040
Caring Hospice Of South Jersey	Mount Laurel, NJ	7.8 mi	(856) 439-0012
Samaritan Healthcare And Hospice	Mount Laurel, NJ	7.8 mi	(856) 596-1600

Straight-line miles from the center of Merchantville. 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 Merchantville

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 44% of the $3,497 monthly median income of Merchantville 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 Merchantville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Merchantville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Aristacare At Cherry Hill in Cherry Hill (1.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); River Front Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Pennsauken (1.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Premier Cadbury Of Cherry Hill in Cherry Hill (2.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Merchantville?

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 44% of the $3,497 monthly median income of Merchantville 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 Merchantville, NJ