In-Home Dementia Care in North Caldwell, NJ

Local figures

Dementia Care in North Caldwell, NJ: the local picture

176

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

1,308

residents 65 or older (20% of North Caldwell)

23%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

North Caldwell has about 176 residents aged 85 or older among 1,308 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 (33% in Essex County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

10% of older North Caldwell 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.

North Caldwell compared with Essex County and New Jersey

Census figure	North Caldwell	Essex County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	20%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	10%	31%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.8%	15%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	17%	38%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$152,600	$61,232	—

Older residents in towns around North Caldwell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Singac, NJ	1.7 mi	559	62
Caldwell, NJ	2.0 mi	1,683	233
Great Notch, NJ	2.7 mi	839	58
Montclair State University, NJ	3.2 mi	0	0
Totowa, NJ	3.4 mi	2,091	386
Upper Montclair, NJ	3.4 mi	1,835	114

Nursing homes near North Caldwell

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Arbor Glen Center	Cedar Grove, NJ	1.4 mi	2 of 5	122	(973) 256-7220
Complete Care At West Caldwell LLC	West Caldwell, NJ	1.4 mi	4 of 5	180	(973) 226-1100
Alaris Health At Cedar Grove	Cedar Grove, NJ	1.7 mi	4 of 5	230	(973) 571-6600
Complete Care At St Vincents LLC	Cedar Grove, NJ	1.9 mi	5 of 5	151	(973) 754-4800
Canterbury At Cedar Grove	Cedar Grove, NJ	2.0 mi	3 of 5	180	(973) 239-7600
St Catherine Of Siena	Caldwell, NJ	2.1 mi	3 of 5	30	(973) 226-1577

Hospices serving North Caldwell

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Faith Hospice Care LLC	Fairfield, NJ	2.2 mi	(973) 244-2480
Vhs Hospice Services Of New Jersey	Woodland Park, NJ	2.7 mi	(973) 256-4636
Barnabas Health Home Care And Hospice	West Orange, NJ	5.4 mi	(855) 619-4448
Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC	Bloomfield, NJ	5.6 mi	(973) 893-0818

Straight-line miles from the center of North Caldwell. 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 North Caldwell

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 12% of the $12,717 monthly median income of North Caldwell 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 North Caldwell: common questions

What nursing homes are near North Caldwell?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Arbor Glen Center in Cedar Grove (1.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Complete Care At West Caldwell LLC in West Caldwell (1.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Alaris Health At Cedar Grove in Cedar Grove (1.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in North Caldwell?

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 12% of the $12,717 monthly median income of North Caldwell 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 North Caldwell, NJ