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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Union City, NJ: the local picture

1,079

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

8,359

residents 65 or older (13% of Union City)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Hudson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Union City has about 1,079 residents aged 85 or older among 8,359 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.

48% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Hudson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

27% of older Union City 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 City compared with Hudson County and New Jersey

Census figure	Union City	Hudson County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.4%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	13%	13%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	31%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	27%	19%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	82%	57%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,088	$46,154	—

Older residents in towns around Union City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hoboken, NJ	1.5 mi	4,015	612
West New York, NJ	1.8 mi	6,557	1,018
Secaucus, NJ	2.1 mi	3,294	443
Guttenberg, NJ	2.3 mi	1,745	139
Fairview, NJ	4.0 mi	1,738	275
Jersey City, NJ	4.2 mi	34,667	2,927

Nursing homes near Union City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Optima Care Castle Hill	Union City, NJ	0.1 mi	2 of 5	215	(201) 348-0818
Manhattanview Ctr For Rehabilitation And Healthcar	Union City, NJ	0.3 mi	4 of 5	127	(201) 325-8400
Optima Care Fountains	Secaucus, NJ	1.7 mi	1 of 5	334	(201) 863-8866
Hoboken University Medical Center Tcu	Hoboken, NJ	1.8 mi	5 of 5	15	(201) 418-1000
Harbour View Senior Living Corp	North Bergen, NJ	1.8 mi	2 of 5	84	(201) 867-3585
Optima Care Harborview	Jersey City, NJ	2.0 mi	3 of 5	180	(201) 963-1800

Hospices serving Union City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bayada Hospice	North Bergen, NJ	1.9 mi	(201) 630-2158
Amedisys Hospice	Hackensack, NJ	8.4 mi	(201) 342-7766
Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC	Bloomfield, NJ	8.6 mi	(973) 893-0818
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Clifton, LLC	Bloomfield, NJ	8.6 mi	(973) 916-1400

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

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 56% of the $2,757 monthly median income of Union City 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 City: common questions

What nursing homes are near Union City?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Optima Care Castle Hill in Union City (0.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Manhattanview Ctr For Rehabilitation And Healthcar in Union City (0.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Optima Care Fountains in Secaucus (1.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Union City?

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 56% of the $2,757 monthly median income of Union City 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 City, NJ