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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Morristown, NJ: the local picture

433

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

2,935

residents 65 or older (14% of Morristown)

24%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Morristown has about 433 residents aged 85 or older among 2,935 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.

24% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Morris County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

39% of older Morristown 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.

Morristown compared with Morris County and New Jersey

Census figure	Morristown	Morris County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.6%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	14%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	25%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.5%	7.1%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	36%	27%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$92,031	$88,443	—

Older residents in towns around Morristown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Cedar Knolls, NJ	1.9 mi	1,087	72
Morris Plains, NJ	2.9 mi	1,095	67
Whippany, NJ	3.6 mi	1,734	307
Madison, NJ	4.1 mi	2,183	361
Florham Park, NJ	4.6 mi	2,872	405
Troy Hills, NJ	5.6 mi	1,039	153

Nursing homes near Morristown

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Morristown Post Acute Rehab And Nursing Center	Morristown, NJ	0.5 mi	5 of 5	287	(973) 540-9800
Careone At Madison Avenue	Morristown, NJ	0.5 mi	3 of 5	178	(973) 656-2700
Florham Park Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Florham Park, NJ	2.7 mi	5 of 5	53	(973) 867-1500
Careone At Hanover Township	Whippany, NJ	3.3 mi	2 of 5	94	(973) 599-7500
Morris View Healthcare Center	Morristown, NJ	3.4 mi	2 of 5	313	(973) 285-2800
Pine Acres Rehabilitation And Healthcare	Madison, NJ	3.7 mi	5 of 5	102	(973) 377-2124

Hospices serving Morristown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Atlantic Visiting Nurse	Morristown, NJ	0.5 mi	(973) 379-8400
Visiting Nurse Association Of Northern New Jersey	Morristown, NJ	0.5 mi	(973) 539-1216
Suncrest Hospice New Jersey, LLC	Parsippany, NJ	5.7 mi	(862) 701-2820
Life Hospice	Livingston, NJ	8.2 mi	(973) 607-4930

Straight-line miles from the center of Morristown. 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 Morristown

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 20% of the $7,669 monthly median income of Morristown 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 Morristown: common questions

What nursing homes are near Morristown?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Morristown Post Acute Rehab And Nursing Center in Morristown (0.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Careone At Madison Avenue in Morristown (0.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Florham Park Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Florham Park (2.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Morristown?

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 20% of the $7,669 monthly median income of Morristown 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 Morristown, NJ