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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Palmyra, NJ: the local picture

62

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

1,413

residents 65 or older (19% of Palmyra)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Burlington County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Palmyra has about 62 residents aged 85 or older among 1,413 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.

38% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Burlington County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

34% of older Palmyra 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.

Palmyra compared with Burlington County and New Jersey

Census figure	Palmyra	Burlington County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	26%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	7.2%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	14%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,938	$76,695	—

Older residents in towns around Palmyra

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Riverton, NJ	1.3 mi	557	109
Merchantville, NJ	3.7 mi	565	2
Cherry Hill Mall, NJ	4.7 mi	2,482	391
Moorestown-Lenola, NJ	4.7 mi	2,869	327
Golden Triangle, NJ	5.2 mi	1,632	175
Philadelphia, PA	5.2 mi	232,118	25,175

Nursing homes near Palmyra

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Riverview Estates Rehab And Senior Living Center	Riverton, NJ	1.1 mi	4 of 5	66	(856) 829-2274
Wynwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Cinnaminson, NJ	2.5 mi	2 of 5	114	(856) 829-9000
Immaculatemarycenter For Rehabilitation&Healthcare	Philadelphia, PA	3.7 mi	1 of 5	296	(215) 335-2100
Roosevelt Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Philadelphia, PA	3.7 mi	2 of 5	240	(215) 722-2300
Transitional Care Unit At Nazareth Hospital	Philadelphia, PA	3.8 mi	5 of 5	28	(215) 335-6367
Deer Meadows Rehabilitation Center	Philadelphia, PA	4.0 mi	2 of 5	206	(215) 624-7575

Hospices serving Palmyra

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Caring Hospice Of South Jersey	Mount Laurel, NJ	8.0 mi	(856) 439-0012
Samaritan Healthcare And Hospice	Mount Laurel, NJ	8.0 mi	(856) 596-1600
Compassus-Greater New Jersey	Willingboro, NJ	8.3 mi	(609) 531-0100
Suncrest Health Services, LLC	Marlton, NJ	11 mi	(856) 519-9200

Straight-line miles from the center of Palmyra. 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 Palmyra

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 30% of the $5,078 monthly median income of Palmyra 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 Palmyra: common questions

What nursing homes are near Palmyra?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Riverview Estates Rehab And Senior Living Center in Riverton (1.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Wynwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Cinnaminson (2.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Immaculatemarycenter For Rehabilitation&Healthcare in Philadelphia (3.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Palmyra?

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 30% of the $5,078 monthly median income of Palmyra 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 Palmyra, NJ