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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Paterson, NJ: the local picture

1,718

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

19,287

residents 65 or older (12% of Paterson)

33%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Paterson has about 1,718 residents aged 85 or older among 19,287 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.

33% 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.

26% of older Paterson 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.

Paterson compared with Passaic County and New Jersey

Census figure	Paterson	Passaic County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	12%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	25%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	12%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	67%	51%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,163	$67,066	—

Older residents in towns around Paterson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Prospect Park, NJ	1.9 mi	763	95
Haledon, NJ	2.1 mi	1,488	210
Elmwood Park, NJ	2.4 mi	3,954	415
Woodland Park, NJ	2.4 mi	2,685	459
Fair Lawn, NJ	2.8 mi	6,439	731
Hawthorne, NJ	2.9 mi	4,045	546

Nursing homes near Paterson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Barnert Subacute Rehabilitation Center, LLC	Paterson, NJ	1.0 mi	4 of 5	68	(973) 754-0999
Doctors Subacute Healthcare, LLC	Paterson, NJ	1.2 mi	5 of 5	54	(973) 942-8899
Complete Care At Fair Lawn Edge	Paterson, NJ	1.6 mi	3 of 5	180	(973) 754-6700
Atlas Rehabilitation And Healthcare At Daughters O	Clifton, NJ	2.2 mi	3 of 5	210	(973) 772-3700
Preakness Healthcare Center	Wayne, NJ	2.6 mi	2 of 5	406	(973) 585-2132
Excel Care At Wayne	Wayne, NJ	3.3 mi	1 of 5	120	(973) 790-5800

Hospices serving Paterson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vhs Hospice Services Of New Jersey	Woodland Park, NJ	3.5 mi	(973) 256-4636
Valley Hospice	Paramus, NJ	5.5 mi	(201) 291-6000
Amedisys Hospice	Hackensack, NJ	6.2 mi	(201) 342-7766
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Clifton, LLC	Bloomfield, NJ	7.8 mi	(973) 916-1400

Straight-line miles from the center of Paterson. 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 Paterson

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 60% of the $2,597 monthly median income of Paterson 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 Paterson: common questions

What nursing homes are near Paterson?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Barnert Subacute Rehabilitation Center, LLC in Paterson (1.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Doctors Subacute Healthcare, LLC in Paterson (1.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Complete Care At Fair Lawn Edge in Paterson (1.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Paterson?

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 60% of the $2,597 monthly median income of Paterson 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 Paterson, NJ