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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Sayreville, NJ: the local picture

569

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

7,054

residents 65 or older (15% of Sayreville)

31%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Sayreville has about 569 residents aged 85 or older among 7,054 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.

31% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Middlesex County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

27% of older Sayreville 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.

Sayreville compared with Middlesex County and New Jersey

Census figure	Sayreville	Middlesex County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	15%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	24%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.5%	9.0%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	41%	47%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,007	$72,915	—

Older residents in towns around Sayreville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Madison Park, NJ	1.9 mi	1,115	18
South Amboy, NJ	2.6 mi	1,994	97
South River, NJ	3.4 mi	2,155	334
Laurence Harbor, NJ	3.5 mi	1,050	53
Perth Amboy, NJ	4.5 mi	7,314	750
Hopelawn, NJ	4.5 mi	825	132

Nursing homes near Sayreville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Raritan Post Acute And Healthcare Center	South Amboy, NJ	2.6 mi	3 of 5	180	(732) 721-8200
Alameda Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare	Perth Amboy, NJ	3.9 mi	4 of 5	250	(732) 442-9540
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Old Bridge	Old Bridge, NJ	4.3 mi	4 of 5	120	(732) 254-8200
Preferred Care At Old Bridge, LLC	Old Bridge, NJ	4.6 mi	5 of 5	140	(732) 360-2277
Complete Care At Madison, LLC	Matawan, NJ	5.1 mi	5 of 5	167	(732) 566-6400
Spring Creek Healthcare Center	Perth Amboy, NJ	5.2 mi	4 of 5	179	(732) 826-0500

Hospices serving Sayreville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Grace Healthcare Services LLC	Edison, NJ	4.6 mi	(732) 225-4100
Caring Hospice Services Of Central Jersey	Edison, NJ	4.6 mi	(732) 661-9373
Spero Hospice & Palliative Care	East Brunswick, NJ	5.3 mi	(732) 955-6648
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care Of New Jersey Ll	Edison, NJ	5.3 mi	(866) 243-2157

Straight-line miles from the center of Sayreville. 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 Sayreville

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 29% of the $5,334 monthly median income of Sayreville 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 Sayreville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Sayreville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Raritan Post Acute And Healthcare Center in South Amboy (2.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Alameda Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare in Perth Amboy (3.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Autumn Lake Healthcare At Old Bridge in Old Bridge (4.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Sayreville?

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 29% of the $5,334 monthly median income of Sayreville 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 Sayreville, NJ