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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Oakhurst, NJ: the local picture

48

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

676

residents 65 or older (19% of Oakhurst)

19%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Oakhurst has about 48 residents aged 85 or older among 676 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.

19% 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.

8.4% of older Oakhurst 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.

Oakhurst compared with Monmouth County and New Jersey

Census figure	Oakhurst	Monmouth County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	8.4%	28%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.4%	6.9%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	18%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$133,977	$82,095	—

Older residents in towns around Oakhurst

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Wanamassa, NJ	1.7 mi	584	84
West Long Branch, NJ	1.9 mi	1,274	278
Eatontown, NJ	2.5 mi	3,122	448
Asbury Park, NJ	2.8 mi	1,914	131
Long Branch, NJ	3.0 mi	6,126	688
Ocean Grove, NJ	3.6 mi	1,129	154

Nursing homes near Oakhurst

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Jersey Shore Center	Eatontown, NJ	1.4 mi	4 of 5	158	(732) 544-1557
Shore Pointe Care Center	Eatontown, NJ	2.9 mi	2 of 5	178	(732) 542-4700
Complete Care At Monmouth, LLC	Long Branch, NJ	2.9 mi	3 of 5	120	(732) 229-4300
King Manor Care And Rehabilitation Center	Neptune, NJ	3.1 mi	1 of 5	120	(732) 774-3500
Imperial Care Center	Neptune, NJ	3.5 mi	4 of 5	121	(732) 922-3400
Complete Care At Ocean Grove LLC	Ocean Grove, NJ	3.6 mi	2 of 5	147	(732) 481-8300

Hospices serving Oakhurst

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hackensack Meridian Hospice	Neptune, NJ	4.3 mi	(732) 751-3750
Embracing Hospice Care Of New Jersey	Wall, NJ	6.8 mi	(732) 974-2545
Affinity Care Of NJ, LLC	Brick, NJ	16 mi	(732) 800-9494
Dove Hospice Services Of New Jersey, LLC	Manalapan, NJ	17 mi	(732) 547-9436

Straight-line miles from the center of Oakhurst. 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 Oakhurst

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 14% of the $11,165 monthly median income of Oakhurst 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 Oakhurst: common questions

What nursing homes are near Oakhurst?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Jersey Shore Center in Eatontown (1.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Shore Pointe Care Center in Eatontown (2.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Complete Care At Monmouth, LLC in Long Branch (2.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Oakhurst?

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 14% of the $11,165 monthly median income of Oakhurst 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 Oakhurst, NJ