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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Roebling, NJ: the local picture

55

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

549

residents 65 or older (16% of Roebling)

34%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Roebling has about 55 residents aged 85 or older among 549 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 (30% in Burlington County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

34% of older Roebling 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.

Roebling compared with Burlington County and New Jersey

Census figure	Roebling	Burlington County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	26%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.7%	7.2%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	14%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,207	$76,695	—

Older residents in towns around Roebling

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Florence, NJ	1.6 mi	760	43
Bristol, PA	4.1 mi	1,883	111
Bordentown, NJ	4.3 mi	773	98
Levittown, PA	4.6 mi	8,385	968
Burlington, NJ	4.8 mi	1,473	110
Fairless Hills, PA	5.7 mi	1,475	137

Nursing homes near Roebling

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Masonic Village At Burlington	Burlington, NJ	4.6 mi	2 of 5	264	(609) 239-3900
Bristol Health & Rehab Center	Bristol, PA	4.9 mi	1 of 5	174	(215) 785-3201
Complete Care At Burlington Woods, LLC	Burlington, NJ	5.9 mi	4 of 5	215	(609) 387-3620
Riverside Health And Rehabilitation Center LLC	Trenton, NJ	5.9 mi	2 of 5	141	(609) 394-3400
Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Trenton, NJ	6.3 mi	not rated	215	(609) 393-8622
Statesman Health & Rehabilitation Center	Levittown, PA	6.3 mi	4 of 5	101	(215) 943-7777

Hospices serving Roebling

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice	Burlington, NJ	4.9 mi	(609) 245-0095
Vitality Hospice And Palliative Care	Burlington, NJ	4.9 mi	(877) 288-0042
Serenity Hospice Care	Trenton, NJ	10 mi	(609) 227-2400
Samaritan Healthcare And Hospice	Mount Laurel, NJ	14 mi	(856) 596-1600

Straight-line miles from the center of Roebling. 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 Roebling

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 34% of the $4,517 monthly median income of Roebling 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 Roebling: common questions

What nursing homes are near Roebling?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Masonic Village At Burlington in Burlington (4.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Bristol Health & Rehab Center in Bristol (4.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Complete Care At Burlington Woods, LLC in Burlington (5.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Roebling?

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 34% of the $4,517 monthly median income of Roebling 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 Roebling, NJ