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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Ocean Acres, NJ: the local picture

417

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

3,300

residents 65 or older (17% of Ocean Acres)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Ocean County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Ocean Acres has about 417 residents aged 85 or older among 3,300 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.

29% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Ocean County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

23% of older Ocean Acres 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.

Ocean Acres compared with Ocean County and New Jersey

Census figure	Ocean Acres	Ocean County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	3.1%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	17%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	30%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	8.3%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.7%	13%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,365	$62,752	—

Older residents in towns around Ocean Acres

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Barnegat, NJ	3.3 mi	593	0
Beach Haven West, NJ	5.4 mi	1,759	145
Forked River, NJ	7.9 mi	1,315	230
Tuckerton, NJ	11 mi	730	72
Mystic Island, NJ	13 mi	2,311	387
Beachwood, NJ	14 mi	2,182	146

Nursing homes near Ocean Acres

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Barnegat Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Barnegat, NJ	2.5 mi	2 of 5	115	(609) 698-1400
Manahawkin Health And Rehabilitation Center	Manahawkin, NJ	3.3 mi	1 of 5	120	(609) 597-8500
Southern Ocean Center	Manahawkin, NJ	3.3 mi	4 of 5	136	(609) 978-0600
Mystic Meadows Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Little Egg Harbor Tw, NJ	9.1 mi	4 of 5	130	(609) 294-3200
Crystal Lake Healthcare And Rehabilitation	Bayville, NJ	12 mi	not rated	235	(732) 269-0500
Tallwoods Care Center	Bayville, NJ	12 mi	3 of 5	180	(732) 237-2220

Hospices serving Ocean Acres

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vna Of Central Jersey Home Care & Hospice	Toms River, NJ	18 mi	(732) 818-6800
Holisticare Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC	Toms River, NJ	18 mi	(844) 254-4400
Affinity Care Of NJ, LLC	Brick, NJ	22 mi	(732) 800-9494
Swan Hospice	Lakewood, NJ	24 mi	(908) 818-1700

Straight-line miles from the center of Ocean Acres. 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 Ocean Acres

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 25% of the $6,114 monthly median income of Ocean Acres 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 Ocean Acres: common questions

What nursing homes are near Ocean Acres?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Barnegat Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Barnegat (2.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Manahawkin Health And Rehabilitation Center in Manahawkin (3.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Southern Ocean Center in Manahawkin (3.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Ocean Acres?

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 25% of the $6,114 monthly median income of Ocean Acres 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 Ocean Acres, NJ