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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Newton, NJ: the local picture

289

residents 85 or older (3.5% of all residents)

1,666

residents 65 or older (20% of Newton)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Sussex County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Newton has about 289 residents aged 85 or older among 1,666 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.

28% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Sussex County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

42% of older Newton 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.

Newton compared with Sussex County and New Jersey

Census figure	Newton	Sussex County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	23%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	5.6%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	12%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,190	$84,440	—

Older residents in towns around Newton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lake Mohawk, NJ	5.0 mi	1,478	237
Hopatcong, NJ	8.4 mi	1,920	114
Franklin, NJ	9.5 mi	1,228	166
Lake Hopatcong, NJ	9.8 mi	2,284	424
Stanhope, NJ	9.9 mi	419	52
Mount Arlington, NJ	11 mi	1,488	278

Nursing homes near Newton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Complete Care At Barn Hill	Newton, NJ	0.5 mi	5 of 5	154	(973) 383-5600
Valley View Rehabilitation And Healthcare Ctr	Newton, NJ	0.6 mi	1 of 5	31	(973) 383-1450
United Methodist Communities At Bristol Glen	Newton, NJ	0.7 mi	4 of 5	60	(973) 300-5788
Mohawk Meadows	Lafayette, NJ	2.9 mi	1 of 5	159	(973) 383-6200
Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center	Newton, NJ	4.9 mi	2 of 5	128	(973) 948-5400
Forest Manor Hcc	Blairstown, NJ	13 mi	3 of 5	120	(908) 459-4128

Hospices serving Newton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice	Newton, NJ	3.0 mi	(973) 383-0115
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Northern NJ, LLC	Rockaway, NJ	12 mi	(973) 726-3855
Ennoble Care	Hackettstown, NJ	14 mi	(973) 435-9463
Suncrest Hospice New Jersey, LLC	Parsippany, NJ	22 mi	(862) 701-2820

Straight-line miles from the center of Newton. 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 Newton

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 36% of the $4,266 monthly median income of Newton 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 Newton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Newton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Complete Care At Barn Hill in Newton (0.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Valley View Rehabilitation And Healthcare Ctr in Newton (0.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); United Methodist Communities At Bristol Glen in Newton (0.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Newton?

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 36% of the $4,266 monthly median income of Newton 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 Newton, NJ