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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Rockaway, NJ: the local picture

127

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

1,146

residents 65 or older (17% of Rockaway)

25%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Rockaway has about 127 residents aged 85 or older among 1,146 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.

25% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Morris County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

26% of older Rockaway 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.

Rockaway compared with Morris County and New Jersey

Census figure	Rockaway	Morris County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.6%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	25%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	7.1%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	25%	27%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$77,625	$88,443	—

Older residents in towns around Rockaway

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
White Meadow Lake, NJ	2.0 mi	1,192	62
Dover, NJ	2.3 mi	2,854	252
Mount Hope, NJ	2.4 mi	1,377	173
Wharton, NJ	3.0 mi	1,465	86
Mountain Lakes, NJ	3.9 mi	604	32
Morris Plains, NJ	4.5 mi	1,095	67

Nursing homes near Rockaway

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Excel Care At Dover	Dover, NJ	2.3 mi	2 of 5	155	(973) 361-5200
Oaks At Denville, The	Denville, NJ	2.7 mi	4 of 5	84	(973) 586-5000
Dwelling Place At St Clares	Dover, NJ	3.1 mi	5 of 5	28	(973) 989-3500
Morris View Healthcare Center	Morristown, NJ	4.4 mi	2 of 5	313	(973) 285-2800
Fallsview Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Boonton, NJ	4.9 mi	3 of 5	117	(973) 334-2454
Careone At Parsippany	Parsippany Troy Hill, NJ	6.6 mi	4 of 5	118	(973) 952-5300

Hospices serving Rockaway

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Suncrest Hospice New Jersey, LLC	Parsippany, NJ	6.0 mi	(862) 701-2820
Atlantic Visiting Nurse	Morristown, NJ	7.1 mi	(973) 379-8400
Visiting Nurse Association Of Northern New Jersey	Morristown, NJ	7.1 mi	(973) 539-1216
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Northern NJ, LLC	Rockaway, NJ	12 mi	(973) 726-3855

Straight-line miles from the center of Rockaway. 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 Rockaway

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 24% of the $6,469 monthly median income of Rockaway 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 Rockaway: common questions

What nursing homes are near Rockaway?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Excel Care At Dover in Dover (2.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Oaks At Denville, The in Denville (2.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Dwelling Place At St Clares in Dover (3.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Rockaway?

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 24% of the $6,469 monthly median income of Rockaway 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 Rockaway, NJ