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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Pitman, NJ: the local picture

237

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

1,834

residents 65 or older (21% of Pitman)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Gloucester County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Pitman has about 237 residents aged 85 or older among 1,834 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.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Gloucester County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older Pitman 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.

Pitman compared with Gloucester County and New Jersey

Census figure	Pitman	Gloucester County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	21%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	24%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.6%	7.5%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.8%	10%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$84,750	$69,384	—

Older residents in towns around Pitman

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Glassboro, NJ	2.5 mi	3,148	483
Richwood, NJ	2.6 mi	483	68
Sewell, NJ	2.6 mi	430	15
Turnersville, NJ	4.3 mi	533	51
Mullica Hill, NJ	4.4 mi	760	21
Oak Valley, NJ	5.3 mi	509	96

Nursing homes near Pitman

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
United Methodist Communities At Pitman	Pitman, NJ	0.5 mi	5 of 5	72	(856) 589-7800
Advanced Subacute Rehabilitation Center At Sewell	Sewell, NJ	3.3 mi	2 of 5	139	(856) 468-2500
The Center For Rehab & Nursing Washington Township	Sewell, NJ	3.4 mi	3 of 5	190	(856) 557-0105
Atlas Rehabilitation And Healthcare At Washington	Sewell, NJ	4.3 mi	3 of 5	120	(856) 218-4200
Elmwood Hills Healthcare Center LLC	Blackwood, NJ	4.9 mi	2 of 5	300	(856) 374-6600
Shady Lane Gloucester Co Home	Clarksboro, NJ	6.5 mi	5 of 5	60	(856) 224-6979

Hospices serving Pitman

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Transcend Hospice And Palliative Care	Sewell, NJ	2.3 mi	(856) 854-0565
Heartland Hospice	Laurel Springs, NJ	8.2 mi	(856) 251-0707
Bayada At Inspira, Home Health And Hospice	West Deptford, NJ	8.4 mi	(856) 845-8220
Holy Redeemer Hospice-NJ, South	Runnemede, NJ	8.6 mi	(856) 939-4040

Straight-line miles from the center of Pitman. 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 Pitman

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 22% of the $7,063 monthly median income of Pitman 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 Pitman: common questions

What nursing homes are near Pitman?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are United Methodist Communities At Pitman in Pitman (0.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Advanced Subacute Rehabilitation Center At Sewell in Sewell (3.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Center For Rehab & Nursing Washington Township in Sewell (3.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Pitman?

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 22% of the $7,063 monthly median income of Pitman 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.

More near Pitman

More senior care near Pitman

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Pitman

More for Pitman families

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 Pitman, NJ