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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Paramus, NJ: the local picture

1,297

residents 85 or older (4.9% of all residents)

6,971

residents 65 or older (26% of Paramus)

26%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Paramus has about 1,297 residents aged 85 or older among 6,971 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.

26% 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.

17% of older Paramus 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.

Paramus compared with Bergen County and New Jersey

Census figure	Paramus	Bergen County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	4.9%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	26%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	24%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.2%	8.4%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	39%	42%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$100,351	$82,484	—

Older residents in towns around Paramus

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Oradell, NJ	2.1 mi	1,296	180
River Edge, NJ	2.2 mi	2,006	233
Fair Lawn, NJ	2.6 mi	6,439	731
New Milford, NJ	2.8 mi	2,876	384
Glen Rock, NJ	3.0 mi	1,512	332
Maywood, NJ	3.1 mi	2,397	261

Nursing homes near Paramus

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Careone At Ridgewood Avenue	Paramus, NJ	0.0 mi	3 of 5	110	(201) 652-1950
Dellridge Health & Rehabilitation Center	Paramus, NJ	0.8 mi	3 of 5	123	(201) 265-5600
New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home At Paramus	Paramus, NJ	0.9 mi	5 of 5	336	(201) 634-8212
Maple Glen Center	Fairlawn, NJ	1.6 mi	4 of 5	159	(201) 797-9522
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center	Paramus, NJ	2.0 mi	4 of 5	574	(201) 967-4000
Family Of Caring Healthcare At Ridgewood	Ridgewood, NJ	2.4 mi	5 of 5	96	(201) 445-8200

Hospices serving Paramus

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Valley Hospice	Paramus, NJ	0.2 mi	(201) 291-6000
Life Source Services LLC	Oradell, NJ	2.0 mi	(201) 523-9745
Amedisys Hospice	Hackensack, NJ	4.2 mi	(201) 342-7766
Holy Name Hospice	Teaneck, NJ	4.9 mi	(201) 833-3188

Straight-line miles from the center of Paramus. 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 Paramus

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 18% of the $8,363 monthly median income of Paramus 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 Paramus: common questions

What nursing homes are near Paramus?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Careone At Ridgewood Avenue in Paramus (0.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Dellridge Health & Rehabilitation Center in Paramus (0.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home At Paramus in Paramus (0.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Paramus?

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 18% of the $8,363 monthly median income of Paramus 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 Paramus, NJ