In-Home Dementia Care in Palisades Park, NJ

Local figures

Dementia Care in Palisades Park, NJ: the local picture

419

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

3,774

residents 65 or older (19% of Palisades Park)

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Bergen County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Palisades Park has about 419 residents aged 85 or older among 3,774 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.

22% of residents 65 and older report a disability (26% in Bergen County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

13% of older Palisades Park 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.

Palisades Park compared with Bergen County and New Jersey

Census figure	Palisades Park	Bergen County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	24%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	8.4%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	73%	42%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,125	$82,484	—

Older residents in towns around Palisades Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Leonia, NJ	1.2 mi	1,655	192
Ridgefield Park, NJ	1.3 mi	1,895	215
Ridgefield, NJ	1.3 mi	1,886	177
Fort Lee, NJ	1.4 mi	10,047	1,570
Cliffside Park, NJ	1.8 mi	5,535	445
Fairview, NJ	1.8 mi	1,738	275

Nursing homes near Palisades Park

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Careone At Teaneck	Teaneck, NJ	2.2 mi	4 of 5	128	(201) 862-3300
Complete Care At Inglemoor, LLC	Englewood, NJ	2.6 mi	2 of 5	62	(201) 568-0900
Hudsonview Health Care Center	North Bergen, NJ	2.9 mi	5 of 5	273	(201) 861-4040
Family Of Caring At Teaneck LLC	Teaneck, NJ	3.1 mi	4 of 5	107	(201) 833-2400
St Mary's Center Inc	New York, NY	3.1 mi	5 of 5	39	(212) 662-1826
Fort Tryon Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing	New York, NY	3.3 mi	5 of 5	205	(212) 543-6400

Hospices serving Palisades Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Holy Name Hospice	Teaneck, NJ	3.2 mi	(201) 833-3188
Visiting Nurse Association Of Englewood, Inc	Englewood, NJ	3.4 mi	(201) 894-3333
Amedisys Hospice	Hackensack, NJ	4.0 mi	(201) 342-7766
Life Source Services LLC	Oradell, NJ	7.6 mi	(201) 523-9745

Straight-line miles from the center of Palisades Park. 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 Palisades Park

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 22% of the $6,927 monthly median income of Palisades Park 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 Palisades Park: common questions

What nursing homes are near Palisades Park?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Careone At Teaneck in Teaneck (2.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Complete Care At Inglemoor, LLC in Englewood (2.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Hudsonview Health Care Center in North Bergen (2.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Palisades Park?

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 22% of the $6,927 monthly median income of Palisades Park 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.

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