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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Passaic, NJ: the local picture

760

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

7,301

residents 65 or older (10% of Passaic)

37%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Passaic has about 760 residents aged 85 or older among 7,301 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Passaic County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Passaic 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.

Passaic compared with Passaic County and New Jersey

Census figure	Passaic	Passaic County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	10%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	25%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	12%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	72%	51%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,243	$67,066	—

Older residents in towns around Passaic

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Wallington, NJ	1.2 mi	1,726	139
Clifton, NJ	1.7 mi	17,463	2,095
Garfield, NJ	1.9 mi	4,816	652
Wood-Ridge, NJ	2.3 mi	1,848	174
Lodi, NJ	2.8 mi	3,553	527
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ	2.8 mi	2,073	194

Nursing homes near Passaic

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Complete Care At Hamilton, LLC	Passaic, NJ	0.5 mi	5 of 5	120	(973) 773-7070
Complete Care At Chestnut Hill LLC	Passaic, NJ	0.6 mi	1 of 5	111	(973) 777-7800
Atlas Rehabilitation And Healthcare At Daughters O	Clifton, NJ	2.4 mi	3 of 5	210	(973) 772-3700
Alaris Health At The Chateau	Rochelle Park, NJ	3.9 mi	1 of 5	251	(201) 226-9600
Complete Care At Regent LLC	Hackensack, NJ	4.1 mi	1 of 5	180	(201) 646-1166
Complete Care At Fair Lawn Edge	Paterson, NJ	4.2 mi	3 of 5	180	(973) 754-6700

Hospices serving Passaic

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice	Hackensack, NJ	4.6 mi	(201) 342-7766
Vhs Hospice Services Of New Jersey	Woodland Park, NJ	4.8 mi	(973) 256-4636
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Clifton, LLC	Bloomfield, NJ	4.9 mi	(973) 916-1400
Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC	Bloomfield, NJ	4.9 mi	(973) 893-0818

Straight-line miles from the center of Passaic. 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 Passaic

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 58% of the $2,687 monthly median income of Passaic 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 Passaic: common questions

What nursing homes are near Passaic?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Complete Care At Hamilton, LLC in Passaic (0.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Complete Care At Chestnut Hill LLC in Passaic (0.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Atlas Rehabilitation And Healthcare At Daughters O in Clifton (2.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Passaic?

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 58% of the $2,687 monthly median income of Passaic 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 Passaic, NJ