In-Home Dementia Care in Shark River Hills, NJ

Local figures

Dementia Care in Shark River Hills, NJ: the local picture

95

residents 85 or older (3.2% of all residents)

683

residents 65 or older (23% of Shark River Hills)

18%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Shark River Hills has about 95 residents aged 85 or older among 683 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.

18% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Monmouth County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

29% of older Shark River Hills 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.

Shark River Hills compared with Monmouth County and New Jersey

Census figure	Shark River Hills	Monmouth County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	23%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	28%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.5%	6.9%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	10%	18%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,214	$82,095	—

Older residents in towns around Shark River Hills

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Neptune City, NJ	0.9 mi	614	39
Belmar, NJ	1.5 mi	1,187	129
West Belmar, NJ	1.6 mi	774	0
Bradley Beach, NJ	2.0 mi	1,062	167
Ocean Grove, NJ	2.5 mi	1,129	154
Spring Lake, NJ	2.9 mi	1,029	79

Nursing homes near Shark River Hills

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Jersey Shore Post Acute Rehabilitation And Nursing	Neptune, NJ	1.0 mi	3 of 5	105	(732) 774-3550
Coral Harbor Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Neptune City, NJ	1.1 mi	3 of 5	110	(732) 774-8300
Tower Lodge Care Center	Wall, NJ	1.6 mi	2 of 5	60	(732) 681-1400
King Manor Care And Rehabilitation Center	Neptune, NJ	1.8 mi	1 of 5	120	(732) 774-3500
Careone At Wall	Wall, NJ	1.8 mi	5 of 5	130	(732) 556-1060
Complete Care At Ocean Grove LLC	Ocean Grove, NJ	2.1 mi	2 of 5	147	(732) 481-8300

Hospices serving Shark River Hills

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hackensack Meridian Hospice	Neptune, NJ	1.7 mi	(732) 751-3750
Embracing Hospice Care Of New Jersey	Wall, NJ	2.1 mi	(732) 974-2545
Swan Hospice	Lakewood, NJ	11 mi	(908) 818-1700
Affinity Care Of NJ, LLC	Brick, NJ	11 mi	(732) 800-9494

Straight-line miles from the center of Shark River Hills. 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 Shark River Hills

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 $6,518 monthly median income of Shark River Hills 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 Shark River Hills: common questions

What nursing homes are near Shark River Hills?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Jersey Shore Post Acute Rehabilitation And Nursing in Neptune (1.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Coral Harbor Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Neptune City (1.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Tower Lodge Care Center in Wall (1.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Shark River Hills?

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 $6,518 monthly median income of Shark River Hills 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.

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