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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Newark, NJ: the local picture

3,439

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

33,507

residents 65 or older (11% of Newark)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Essex County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Newark has about 3,439 residents aged 85 or older among 33,507 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.

44% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Essex County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

38% of older Newark 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.

Newark compared with Essex County and New Jersey

Census figure	Newark	Essex County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	11%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	31%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	27%	15%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	51%	38%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,495	$61,232	—

Older residents in towns around Newark

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Harrison, NJ	1.7 mi	2,233	171
Kearny, NJ	3.2 mi	5,534	506
East Orange, NJ	3.5 mi	10,805	1,101
Ampere North, NJ	3.7 mi	799	42
Silver Lake, NJ	3.9 mi	677	102
Elizabeth, NJ	4.1 mi	16,303	1,671

Nursing homes near Newark

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
New Community Extended Care Facility	Newark, NJ	1.6 mi	1 of 5	180	(973) 624-2020
Sinai Post-Acute Nursing & Rehab Center	Newark, NJ	1.7 mi	1 of 5	430	(973) 483-6800
Broadway House For Continuing Care	Newark, NJ	2.5 mi	4 of 5	78	(973) 268-9797
Alaris Health At Belgrove	Kearny, NJ	2.5 mi	2 of 5	120	(973) 844-4800
New Vista Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr	Newark, NJ	2.5 mi	4 of 5	340	(973) 484-4222
Alaris Health At Kearny	Kearny, NJ	2.7 mi	4 of 5	120	(201) 955-7067

Hospices serving Newark

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Clifton, LLC	Bloomfield, NJ	5.5 mi	(973) 916-1400
Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC	Bloomfield, NJ	5.5 mi	(973) 893-0818
Barnabas Health Home Care And Hospice	West Orange, NJ	6.1 mi	(855) 619-4448
Ascend Hospice	Cranford, NJ	8.4 mi	(908) 931-9080

Straight-line miles from the center of Newark. 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 Newark

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 59% of the $2,625 monthly median income of Newark 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 Newark: common questions

What nursing homes are near Newark?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are New Community Extended Care Facility in Newark (1.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Sinai Post-Acute Nursing & Rehab Center in Newark (1.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Broadway House For Continuing Care in Newark (2.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Newark?

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 59% of the $2,625 monthly median income of Newark 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.

More near Newark

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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 Newark, NJ