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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Perth Amboy, NJ: the local picture

750

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

7,314

residents 65 or older (13% of Perth Amboy)

40%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Perth Amboy has about 750 residents aged 85 or older among 7,314 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.

40% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Middlesex County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older Perth Amboy 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.

Perth Amboy compared with Middlesex County and New Jersey

Census figure	Perth Amboy	Middlesex County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	13%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	24%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	9.0%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	80%	47%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,023	$72,915	—

Older residents in towns around Perth Amboy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hopelawn, NJ	1.3 mi	825	132
Sewaren, NJ	2.2 mi	629	58
South Amboy, NJ	2.4 mi	1,994	97
Woodbridge, NJ	2.4 mi	2,755	225
Fords, NJ	2.5 mi	1,898	120
Port Reading, NJ	3.5 mi	529	102

Nursing homes near Perth Amboy

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Alameda Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare	Perth Amboy, NJ	0.7 mi	4 of 5	250	(732) 442-9540
Spring Creek Healthcare Center	Perth Amboy, NJ	1.1 mi	4 of 5	179	(732) 826-0500
St Joseph's Home Al & NC, Inc	Woodbridge, NJ	2.8 mi	5 of 5	51	(732) 750-0077
Raritan Post Acute And Healthcare Center	South Amboy, NJ	2.8 mi	3 of 5	180	(732) 721-8200
New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home Menlo	Edison, NJ	3.9 mi	5 of 5	328	(732) 452-4100
Roosevelt Care Center	Edison, NJ	4.0 mi	5 of 5	180	(732) 321-6800

Hospices serving Perth Amboy

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Grace Healthcare Services LLC	Edison, NJ	3.6 mi	(732) 225-4100
Caring Hospice Services Of Central Jersey	Edison, NJ	3.6 mi	(732) 661-9373
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care Of New Jersey Ll	Edison, NJ	6.6 mi	(866) 243-2157
Homeside Hospice LLC	Cranford, NJ	9.5 mi	(732) 381-3444

Straight-line miles from the center of Perth Amboy. 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 Perth Amboy

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 44% of the $3,502 monthly median income of Perth Amboy 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 Perth Amboy: common questions

What nursing homes are near Perth Amboy?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Alameda Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare in Perth Amboy (0.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Spring Creek Healthcare Center in Perth Amboy (1.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); St Joseph's Home Al & NC, Inc in Woodbridge (2.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Perth Amboy?

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 44% of the $3,502 monthly median income of Perth Amboy 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 Perth Amboy, NJ