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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Mystic Island, NJ: the local picture

387

residents 85 or older (4.7% of all residents)

2,311

residents 65 or older (28% of Mystic Island)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Ocean County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Mystic Island has about 387 residents aged 85 or older among 2,311 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.

43% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Ocean County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

31% of older Mystic Island 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.

Mystic Island compared with Ocean County and New Jersey

Census figure	Mystic Island	Ocean County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	4.7%	3.1%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	28%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	30%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	8.3%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.5%	13%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,486	$62,752	—

Older residents in towns around Mystic Island

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Tuckerton, NJ	3.2 mi	730	72
Smithville, NJ	7.1 mi	2,794	448
Brigantine, NJ	10 mi	2,769	273
Stockton University, NJ	10 mi	0	0
Beach Haven West, NJ	11 mi	1,759	145
Pomona, NJ	11 mi	1,891	266

Nursing homes near Mystic Island

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Seacrest Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Little Egg Harbor Tw, NJ	0.9 mi	3 of 5	171	(609) 296-9292
Mystic Meadows Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Little Egg Harbor Tw, NJ	4.2 mi	4 of 5	130	(609) 294-3200
Atlas Healthcare At Seashore Gardens	Galloway Township, NJ	10 mi	3 of 5	151	(609) 404-4848
Health Center At Galloway, The	Galloway Township, NJ	11 mi	2 of 5	120	(609) 748-9100
Preferred Care At Absecon	Absecon, NJ	11 mi	5 of 5	162	(609) 646-5400
Royal Suites Health Care & Rehabilitation	Galloway Township, NJ	11 mi	3 of 5	186	(609) 748-9900

Hospices serving Mystic Island

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Angelic Hospice	West Atlantic City, NJ	14 mi	(609) 822-7979
Patient Care Hospice	Egg Harbor Township, NJ	18 mi	(609) 407-2020
Holy Redeemer Hospice-NJ, Shore	Egg Harbor Twp, NJ	18 mi	(609) 761-0300
Hospice At Lsmnj, Inc.	Egg Harbor Township, NJ	18 mi	(609) 380-4302

Straight-line miles from the center of Mystic Island. 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 Mystic Island

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 28% of the $5,457 monthly median income of Mystic Island 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 Mystic Island: common questions

What nursing homes are near Mystic Island?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Seacrest Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Little Egg Harbor Tw (0.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Mystic Meadows Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Little Egg Harbor Tw (4.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Atlas Healthcare At Seashore Gardens in Galloway Township (10 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Mystic Island?

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 28% of the $5,457 monthly median income of Mystic Island 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 Mystic Island, NJ