In-Home Dementia Care in Moorestown-Lenola, NJ

Local figures

Dementia Care in Moorestown-Lenola, NJ: the local picture

327

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

2,869

residents 65 or older (20% of Moorestown-Lenola)

22%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Moorestown-Lenola has about 327 residents aged 85 or older among 2,869 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.

22% 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.

30% of older Moorestown-Lenola 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.

Moorestown-Lenola compared with Burlington County and New Jersey

Census figure	Moorestown-Lenola	Burlington County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	20%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	26%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.3%	7.2%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.2%	14%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$105,045	$76,695	—

Older residents in towns around Moorestown-Lenola

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Ramblewood, NJ	2.4 mi	1,312	164
Cherry Hill Mall, NJ	3.3 mi	2,482	391
Kingston Estates, NJ	3.6 mi	1,679	364
Ellisburg, NJ	4.1 mi	1,015	209
Riverton, NJ	4.2 mi	557	109
Greentree, NJ	4.7 mi	2,255	270

Nursing homes near Moorestown-Lenola

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cambridge Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Moorestown, NJ	1.4 mi	3 of 5	201	(856) 235-1214
Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care At Evergreens	Moorestown, NJ	1.5 mi	5 of 5	17	(856) 439-2000
Careone At Moorestown	Moorestown, NJ	2.1 mi	4 of 5	65	(856) 914-0444
Total Rehab Moorestown	Moorestown, NJ	2.2 mi	3 of 5	124	(856) 291-4800
Palace Rehabilitation And Care Center, The	Maple Shade, NJ	2.6 mi	1 of 5	165	(856) 779-1500
Laurel Brook Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Mount Laurel, NJ	2.6 mi	2 of 5	220	(856) 235-7100

Hospices serving Moorestown-Lenola

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Caring Hospice Of South Jersey	Mount Laurel, NJ	3.3 mi	(856) 439-0012
Samaritan Healthcare And Hospice	Mount Laurel, NJ	3.3 mi	(856) 596-1600
Lighthouse Hospice	Cherry Hill, NJ	3.8 mi	(856) 414-1155
Compassus-Greater New Jersey	Willingboro, NJ	6.0 mi	(609) 531-0100

Straight-line miles from the center of Moorestown-Lenola. 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 Moorestown-Lenola

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 18% of the $8,754 monthly median income of Moorestown-Lenola 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 Moorestown-Lenola: common questions

What nursing homes are near Moorestown-Lenola?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Cambridge Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Moorestown (1.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care At Evergreens in Moorestown (1.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Careone At Moorestown in Moorestown (2.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Moorestown-Lenola?

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 18% of the $8,754 monthly median income of Moorestown-Lenola 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.

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