Neptune City, New Jersey

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Neptune City, NJ

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Neptune City, NJ: the local picture

39
residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)
614
residents 65 or older (13% of Neptune City)
23%
of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Monmouth County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Neptune City has about 39 residents aged 85 or older among 614 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.

23% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Monmouth County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

54% of older Neptune City 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.

Neptune City compared with Monmouth County and New Jersey

Census figureNeptune CityMonmouth CountyNew Jersey
Residents 85 or older0.8%2.3%2.1%
Residents 65 or older13%19%17%
Residents 65+ with a disability23%27%30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone54%28%27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)18%6.9%9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home17%18%33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$40,469$82,095—

Older residents in towns around Neptune City

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Shark River Hills, NJ0.9 mi68395
Bradley Beach, NJ1.1 mi1,062167
Belmar, NJ1.5 mi1,187129
Ocean Grove, NJ1.6 mi1,129154
Asbury Park, NJ2.0 mi1,914131
West Belmar, NJ2.1 mi7740

Nursing homes near Neptune City

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Coral Harbor Rehabilitation And Healthcare CenterNeptune City, NJ0.6 mi3 of 5110(732) 774-8300
Jersey Shore Post Acute Rehabilitation And NursingNeptune, NJ0.9 mi3 of 5105(732) 774-3550
Complete Care At Ocean Grove LLCOcean Grove, NJ1.1 mi2 of 5147(732) 481-8300
King Manor Care And Rehabilitation CenterNeptune, NJ1.3 mi1 of 5120(732) 774-3500
Tower Lodge Care CenterWall, NJ2.4 mi2 of 560(732) 681-1400
Imperial Care CenterNeptune, NJ2.6 mi4 of 5121(732) 922-3400

Hospices serving Neptune City

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Hackensack Meridian HospiceNeptune, NJ2.1 mi(732) 751-3750
Embracing Hospice Care Of New JerseyWall, NJ3.0 mi(732) 974-2545
Affinity Care Of NJ, LLCBrick, NJ12 mi(732) 800-9494
Swan HospiceLakewood, NJ12 mi(908) 818-1700

Straight-line miles from the center of Neptune City. 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 Neptune City

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 46% of the $3,372 monthly median income of Neptune City 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 Neptune City: common questions

What nursing homes are near Neptune City?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Coral Harbor Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Neptune City (0.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Jersey Shore Post Acute Rehabilitation And Nursing in Neptune (0.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Complete Care At Ocean Grove LLC in Ocean Grove (1.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Neptune City?

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 46% of the $3,372 monthly median income of Neptune City 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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