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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Somerset, NJ: the local picture

585

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

3,905

residents 65 or older (17% of Somerset)

27%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Somerset has about 585 residents aged 85 or older among 3,905 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.

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

25% of older Somerset 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.

Somerset compared with Somerset County and New Jersey

Census figure	Somerset	Somerset County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	24%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.8%	6.2%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	32%	35%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$88,056	$92,278	—

Older residents in towns around Somerset

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
East Franklin, NJ	1.9 mi	1,015	25
Rutgers University-Busch Campus, NJ	1.9 mi	9	6
Franklin Center, NJ	2.7 mi	2,246	280
Rutgers University-Livingston Campus, NJ	3.0 mi	0	0
Six Mile Run, NJ	3.2 mi	450	0
New Brunswick, NJ	3.3 mi	3,626	435

Nursing homes near Somerset

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Parker At Somerset, Inc	Somerset, NJ	0.8 mi	5 of 5	120	(732) 545-4200
Regency Heritage Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Somerset, NJ	1.0 mi	4 of 5	265	(732) 873-2000
Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center	Somerset, NJ	2.4 mi	3 of 5	148	(732) 653-3000
Accelerate Skilled Nursing And Rehab Piscataway	Piscataway, NJ	2.4 mi	2 of 5	124	(732) 917-2900
Rose Mountain Care Center	New Brunswick, NJ	3.1 mi	4 of 5	112	(732) 828-2400
Embassy Manor At Edison Nursing And Rehabilitation	Edison, NJ	4.8 mi	3 of 5	280	(732) 985-1500

Hospices serving Somerset

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Martin And Edith Stein Hospice, The	Somerset, NJ	0.5 mi	(732) 227-1212
Gentiva	Piscataway, NJ	3.7 mi	(732) 562-8800
Robert Wood Johnson Visiting Nurse, Inc	North Brunswick, NJ	3.9 mi	(732) 224-6991
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care Of New Jersey Ll	Edison, NJ	5.4 mi	(866) 243-2157

Straight-line miles from the center of Somerset. 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 Somerset

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 21% of the $7,338 monthly median income of Somerset 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 Somerset: common questions

What nursing homes are near Somerset?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Parker At Somerset, Inc in Somerset (0.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Regency Heritage Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Somerset (1.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Somerset (2.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Somerset?

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 21% of the $7,338 monthly median income of Somerset 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 Somerset

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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 Somerset, NJ