In-Home Dementia Care in Pine Lake Park, NJ

Local figures

Dementia Care in Pine Lake Park, NJ: the local picture

152

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

1,290

residents 65 or older (13% of Pine Lake Park)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Ocean County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Pine Lake Park has about 152 residents aged 85 or older among 1,290 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 (31% in Ocean County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

29% of older Pine Lake Park 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.

Pine Lake Park compared with Ocean County and New Jersey

Census figure	Pine Lake Park	Ocean County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	3.1%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	13%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	30%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	8.3%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	16%	13%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,625	$62,752	—

Older residents in towns around Pine Lake Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Leisure Village West, NJ	1.3 mi	2,809	658
Leisure Knoll, NJ	2.0 mi	1,810	275
Holiday City-Berkeley, NJ	2.9 mi	8,958	1,516
Lakehurst, NJ	3.3 mi	476	22
Holiday City South, NJ	3.5 mi	2,808	435
Toms River, NJ	3.8 mi	18,961	2,474

Nursing homes near Pine Lake Park

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Complete Care At Arbors	Toms River, NJ	0.9 mi	4 of 5	120	(732) 914-0090
Hampton Ridge Healthcare And Rehabilitation	Toms River, NJ	2.1 mi	4 of 5	204	(732) 286-5005
Childrens Specialized Hospital Toms River	Toms River, NJ	2.1 mi	5 of 5	26	(732) 797-3800
Aristacare At Manchester LLC	Manchester, NJ	2.4 mi	5 of 5	165	(732) 657-1800
Shore Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Toms River, NJ	2.4 mi	1 of 5	149	(732) 942-0800
Complete Care At Green Acres	Toms River, NJ	2.5 mi	5 of 5	167	(732) 286-2323

Hospices serving Pine Lake Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Holisticare Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC	Toms River, NJ	1.9 mi	(844) 254-4400
Vna Of Central Jersey Home Care & Hospice	Toms River, NJ	5.7 mi	(732) 818-6800
Swan Hospice	Lakewood, NJ	6.4 mi	(908) 818-1700
Affinity Care Of NJ, LLC	Brick, NJ	8.2 mi	(732) 800-9494

Straight-line miles from the center of Pine Lake Park. 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 Pine Lake Park

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 27% of the $5,635 monthly median income of Pine Lake Park 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 Pine Lake Park: common questions

What nursing homes are near Pine Lake Park?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Complete Care At Arbors in Toms River (0.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Hampton Ridge Healthcare And Rehabilitation in Toms River (2.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Childrens Specialized Hospital Toms River in Toms River (2.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Pine Lake Park?

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 27% of the $5,635 monthly median income of Pine Lake Park 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 Pine Lake Park, NJ