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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Phillipsburg, NJ: the local picture

199

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

2,277

residents 65 or older (15% of Phillipsburg)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Warren County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Phillipsburg has about 199 residents aged 85 or older among 2,277 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.

30% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Warren County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

31% of older Phillipsburg 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.

Phillipsburg compared with Warren County and New Jersey

Census figure	Phillipsburg	Warren County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	15%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	27%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	6.8%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	15%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,125	$66,679	—

Older residents in towns around Phillipsburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Easton, PA	2.1 mi	3,303	241
Greenwich, NJ	2.4 mi	174	52
Chestnut Hill, PA	2.6 mi	1,446	168
Wilson, PA	3.3 mi	1,117	184
Palmer Heights, PA	4.6 mi	1,142	204
Eastlawn Gardens, PA	6.8 mi	754	126

Nursing homes near Phillipsburg

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Complete Care At Phillipsburg, LLC	Phillipsburg, NJ	0.7 mi	3 of 5	60	(908) 454-2627
Complete Care At Brakeley Park	Phillipsburg, NJ	1.1 mi	2 of 5	120	(908) 859-2800
Lopatcong Center	Phillipsburg, NJ	1.2 mi	3 of 5	153	(908) 859-0200
Gardens For Memory Care At Easton, The	Easton, PA	1.8 mi	3 of 5	115	(610) 253-3573
Gardens At Easton, The	Easton, PA	1.8 mi	4 of 5	181	(610) 258-2985
New Eastwood Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Easton, PA	3.4 mi	5 of 5	97	(610) 258-2801

Hospices serving Phillipsburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Family Pillars Hospice Inc	Bethlehem, PA	11 mi	(610) 372-4400
Advantage Home Health And Hospice	Bethlehem, PA	12 mi	(888) 264-3501
St Luke's Hospice	Bethlehem, PA	12 mi	(484) 526-1100
Family Pillars Palliative Care Hospice, LLC	Center Valley, PA	17 mi	(201) 218-1447

Straight-line miles from the center of Phillipsburg. 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 Phillipsburg

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 32% of the $4,844 monthly median income of Phillipsburg 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 Phillipsburg: common questions

What nursing homes are near Phillipsburg?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Complete Care At Phillipsburg, LLC in Phillipsburg (0.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Complete Care At Brakeley Park in Phillipsburg (1.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Lopatcong Center in Phillipsburg (1.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Phillipsburg?

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 32% of the $4,844 monthly median income of Phillipsburg 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 Phillipsburg, NJ