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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Trenton, NJ: the local picture

1,209

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

10,831

residents 65 or older (12% of Trenton)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Mercer County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Trenton has about 1,209 residents aged 85 or older among 10,831 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Mercer County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

40% of older Trenton 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.

Trenton compared with Mercer County and New Jersey

Census figure	Trenton	Mercer County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	12%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	31%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	9.6%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	46%	36%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,797	$69,906	—

Older residents in towns around Trenton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Morrisville, PA	1.4 mi	1,507	221
The College of New Jersey, NJ	3.2 mi	0	0
Mercerville, NJ	3.9 mi	2,871	371
White Horse, NJ	4.0 mi	2,193	138
Yardley, PA	4.1 mi	494	41
Lawrenceville, NJ	5.6 mi	898	130

Nursing homes near Trenton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Belle Care Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Trenton, NJ	0.8 mi	1 of 5	106	(609) 396-2646
Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Trenton, NJ	1.1 mi	not rated	215	(609) 393-8622
Avant Rehabilitation And Care Center	Trenton, NJ	1.7 mi	4 of 5	149	(609) 656-9291
Riverside Health And Rehabilitation Center LLC	Trenton, NJ	1.8 mi	2 of 5	141	(609) 394-3400
Hamilton Grove Healthcare And Rehabilitation, LLC	Hamilton, NJ	3.1 mi	2 of 5	218	(609) 588-5800
Greenwood House Home For The Jewish Aged	Trenton, NJ	3.3 mi	2 of 5	137	(609) 883-5391

Hospices serving Trenton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Greenwood House Hospice Services Inc	Lawrence Township, NJ	1.2 mi	(609) 883-6026
Serenity Hospice Care	Trenton, NJ	5.6 mi	(609) 227-2400
Vitality Hospice And Palliative Care	Burlington, NJ	12 mi	(877) 288-0042
Amedisys Hospice	Burlington, NJ	12 mi	(609) 245-0095

Straight-line miles from the center of Trenton. 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 Trenton

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 52% of the $2,983 monthly median income of Trenton 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 Trenton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Trenton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Belle Care Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Trenton (0.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Trenton (1.1 mi, not rated overall); Avant Rehabilitation And Care Center in Trenton (1.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Trenton?

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 52% of the $2,983 monthly median income of Trenton 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 Trenton, NJ