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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Midland Park, NJ: the local picture

548

residents 85 or older (7.8% of all residents)

1,569

residents 65 or older (22% of Midland Park)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Bergen County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Midland Park has about 548 residents aged 85 or older among 1,569 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.

31% of residents 65 and older report a disability (26% in Bergen County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

41% of older Midland Park 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.

Midland Park compared with Bergen County and New Jersey

Census figure	Midland Park	Bergen County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	7.8%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	22%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	24%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.0%	8.4%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	42%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,083	$82,484	—

Older residents in towns around Midland Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Waldwick, NJ	1.5 mi	1,694	241
Ridgewood, NJ	1.7 mi	3,665	655
Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ	2.3 mi	613	81
Allendale, NJ	2.6 mi	1,434	258
Glen Rock, NJ	2.6 mi	1,512	332
Hawthorne, NJ	2.8 mi	4,045	546

Nursing homes near Midland Park

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Christian Health Care Center	Wyckoff, NJ	1.8 mi	3 of 5	304	(201) 848-5200
Ridgewood Center	Ridgewood, NJ	2.1 mi	1 of 5	90	(201) 447-1900
Family Of Caring Healthcare At Ridgewood	Ridgewood, NJ	2.6 mi	5 of 5	96	(201) 445-8200
Windmere	North Haledon, NJ	2.9 mi	4 of 5	57	(973) 427-4087
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center	Paramus, NJ	3.1 mi	4 of 5	574	(201) 967-4000
Allendale Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Allendale, NJ	3.6 mi	4 of 5	120	(201) 825-0660

Hospices serving Midland Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Valley Hospice	Paramus, NJ	5.1 mi	(201) 291-6000
Vhs Hospice Services Of New Jersey	Woodland Park, NJ	8.6 mi	(973) 256-4636
Amedisys Hospice	Hackensack, NJ	8.8 mi	(201) 342-7766
Holy Name Hospice	Teaneck, NJ	9.9 mi	(201) 833-3188

Straight-line miles from the center of Midland Park. 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 Midland Park

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 29% of the $5,257 monthly median income of Midland Park 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 Midland Park: common questions

What nursing homes are near Midland Park?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff (1.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Ridgewood Center in Ridgewood (2.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Family Of Caring Healthcare At Ridgewood in Ridgewood (2.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Midland Park?

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 29% of the $5,257 monthly median income of Midland Park 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 Midland Park, NJ