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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Union Beach, NJ: the local picture

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residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

628

residents 65 or older (11% of Union Beach)

20%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Union Beach has about 1 residents aged 85 or older among 628 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.

20% 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.

27% of older Union Beach 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.

Union Beach compared with Monmouth County and New Jersey

Census figure	Union Beach	Monmouth County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	11%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	28%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.0%	6.9%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.6%	18%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,120	$82,095	—

Older residents in towns around Union Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Keansburg, NJ	0.8 mi	1,216	127
Keyport, NJ	1.9 mi	1,347	146
Cliffwood Beach, NJ	2.5 mi	531	0
North Middletown, NJ	2.8 mi	247	23
Port Monmouth, NJ	3.8 mi	624	29
Strathmore, NJ	4.1 mi	1,278	122

Nursing homes near Union Beach

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Laurel Bay Health & Rehabilitation Center	Keansburg, NJ	1.4 mi	2 of 5	123	(732) 787-8100
Anchor Care And Rehabilitation Center	Hazlet, NJ	2.0 mi	4 of 5	170	(732) 264-5800
Arnold Walter Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Hazlet, NJ	2.2 mi	3 of 5	202	(732) 787-6300
Complete Care At Bayshore LLC	Holmdel, NJ	3.0 mi	2 of 5	232	(732) 739-9000
Complete Care At Madison, LLC	Matawan, NJ	4.7 mi	5 of 5	167	(732) 566-6400
Meadowbrook Respiratory And Nursing Center	Matawan, NJ	4.8 mi	4 of 5	130	(732) 765-5600

Hospices serving Union Beach

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Staten Island University Hospital Univ Hospice	Staten Island, NY	8.8 mi	(718) 226-6450
Grace Healthcare Services LLC	Edison, NJ	11 mi	(732) 225-4100
Caring Hospice Services Of Central Jersey	Edison, NJ	11 mi	(732) 661-9373
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care Of New Jersey Ll	Edison, NJ	13 mi	(866) 243-2157

Straight-line miles from the center of Union Beach. 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 Union Beach

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 31% of the $4,927 monthly median income of Union Beach 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 Union Beach: common questions

What nursing homes are near Union Beach?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Laurel Bay Health & Rehabilitation Center in Keansburg (1.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Anchor Care And Rehabilitation Center in Hazlet (2.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Arnold Walter Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Hazlet (2.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Union Beach?

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 31% of the $4,927 monthly median income of Union Beach 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 Union Beach, NJ