National Park, New Jersey

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in National Park, NJ

Help at home for someone living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia: steady routines, safety and patience with changes in memory and mood. Post what you need in National Park for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Dementia Care in National Park, NJ: the local picture

34
residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)
460
residents 65 or older (15% of National Park)
48%
of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Gloucester County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

National Park has about 34 residents aged 85 or older among 460 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.

48% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Gloucester County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

24% of older National 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.

National Park compared with Gloucester County and New Jersey

Census figureNational ParkGloucester CountyNew Jersey
Residents 85 or older1.1%1.8%2.1%
Residents 65 or older15%17%17%
Residents 65+ with a disability48%32%30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone24%24%27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)17%7.5%9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home7.0%10%33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$54,911$69,384—

Older residents in towns around National Park

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Woodbury, NJ2.7 mi2,049202
Westville, NJ2.9 mi67131
Paulsboro, NJ3.4 mi954234
Gloucester City, NJ4.0 mi1,539292
Woodbury Heights, NJ4.2 mi60266
Oak Valley, NJ4.5 mi50996

Nursing homes near National Park

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Atlas Post Acute At Woodbury Country ClubWoodbury, NJ3.3 mi2 of 5124(856) 345-1200
St Monica Center For Rehabilitation & HealthcarePhiladelphia, PA3.8 mi3 of 5180(215) 271-1080
Atlas Rehabilitation & Healthcare At West DeptforWest Deptford, NJ3.9 mi5 of 5156(856) 848-9551
Fox Subacute At South PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA4.2 mi2 of 553(215) 709-4000
Deptford Center For Rehabilitation And HealthcareDeptford, NJ4.8 mi2 of 5240(856) 845-9400
Shady Lane Gloucester Co HomeClarksboro, NJ4.9 mi5 of 560(856) 224-6979

Hospices serving National Park

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Bayada At Inspira, Home Health And HospiceWest Deptford, NJ3.2 mi(856) 845-8220
Holy Redeemer Hospice-NJ, SouthRunnemede, NJ6.0 mi(856) 939-4040
Heartland HospiceLaurel Springs, NJ11 mi(856) 251-0707
Suncrest Health Services, LLCMarlton, NJ15 mi(856) 519-9200

Straight-line miles from the center of National 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 National 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 34% of the $4,576 monthly median income of National 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 National Park: common questions

What nursing homes are near National Park?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Atlas Post Acute At Woodbury Country Club in Woodbury (3.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); St Monica Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare in Philadelphia (3.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Atlas Rehabilitation & Healthcare At West Deptfor in West Deptford (3.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in National 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 34% of the $4,576 monthly median income of National 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.

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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