In-Home Dementia Care in North Middletown, NJ

Local figures

Dementia Care in North Middletown, NJ: the local picture

23

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

247

residents 65 or older (8.1% of North Middletown)

9.3%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Monmouth County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

North Middletown has about 23 residents aged 85 or older among 247 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.

9.3% 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.

34% of older North Middletown 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 Middletown compared with Monmouth County and New Jersey

Census figure	North Middletown	Monmouth County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	8.1%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	9.3%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	28%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	6.9%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.1%	18%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,569	$82,095	—

Older residents in towns around North Middletown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Port Monmouth, NJ	1.0 mi	624	29
Keansburg, NJ	2.1 mi	1,216	127
Union Beach, NJ	2.8 mi	628	1
Keyport, NJ	4.3 mi	1,347	146
Cliffwood Beach, NJ	5.2 mi	531	0
Atlantic Highlands, NJ	5.5 mi	1,162	167

Nursing homes near North Middletown

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Laurel Bay Health & Rehabilitation Center	Keansburg, NJ	1.5 mi	2 of 5	123	(732) 787-8100
Arnold Walter Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Hazlet, NJ	1.7 mi	3 of 5	202	(732) 787-6300
Anchor Care And Rehabilitation Center	Hazlet, NJ	4.0 mi	4 of 5	170	(732) 264-5800
Careone At Middletown	Atlantic Highlands, NJ	4.1 mi	2 of 5	127	(732) 291-3400
Complete Care At Bayshore LLC	Holmdel, NJ	4.5 mi	2 of 5	232	(732) 739-9000
Careone At Holmdel	Holmdel, NJ	6.4 mi	5 of 5	130	(732) 946-4200

Hospices serving North Middletown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Spero Hospice & Palliative Care	East Brunswick, NJ	15 mi	(732) 955-6648
Dove Hospice Services Of New Jersey, LLC	Manalapan, NJ	16 mi	(732) 547-9436
Hackensack Meridian Hospice	Neptune, NJ	16 mi	(732) 751-3750
Homeside Hospice LLC	Cranford, NJ	18 mi	(732) 381-3444

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

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 32% of the $4,797 monthly median income of North Middletown 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 Middletown: common questions

What nursing homes are near North Middletown?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Laurel Bay Health & Rehabilitation Center in Keansburg (1.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Arnold Walter Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Hazlet (1.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Anchor Care And Rehabilitation Center in Hazlet (4.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in North Middletown?

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 32% of the $4,797 monthly median income of North Middletown 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Middletown, NJ