In-Home Dementia Care in Upper Saddle River, NJ

Local figures

Dementia Care in Upper Saddle River, NJ: the local picture

168

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

1,244

residents 65 or older (15% of Upper Saddle River)

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Bergen County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Upper Saddle River has about 168 residents aged 85 or older among 1,244 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 (26% in Bergen County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

7.7% of older Upper Saddle River 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.

Upper Saddle River compared with Bergen County and New Jersey

Census figure	Upper Saddle River	Bergen County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	15%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	7.7%	24%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.9%	8.4%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	23%	42%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$167,059	$82,484	—

Older residents in towns around Upper Saddle River

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Ramsey, NJ	2.5 mi	2,264	197
Airmont, NY	2.5 mi	1,368	263
Allendale, NJ	2.7 mi	1,434	258
Saddle River, NJ	2.8 mi	939	254
Montvale, NJ	2.8 mi	1,634	226
Chestnut Ridge, NY	3.1 mi	1,546	342

Nursing homes near Upper Saddle River

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Allendale Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Allendale, NJ	1.6 mi	4 of 5	120	(201) 825-0660
Woodcliff Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center	Woodcliff Lake, NJ	1.9 mi	5 of 5	114	(201) 391-0900
The Willows At Ramapo Rehab And Nursing Center	Suffern, NY	3.1 mi	3 of 5	203	(845) 357-1230
Family Of Caring At Park Ridge LLC	Park Ridge, NJ	3.9 mi	1 of 5	210	(201) 505-1777
Northern Metropolitan Res Health Care Facility Inc	Monsey, NY	4.0 mi	2 of 5	120	(845) 352-9000
Ridgewood Center	Ridgewood, NJ	4.8 mi	1 of 5	90	(201) 447-1900

Hospices serving Upper Saddle River

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Valley Hospice	Paramus, NJ	8.2 mi	(201) 291-6000
Life Source Services LLC	Oradell, NJ	8.3 mi	(201) 523-9745
Amedisys Hospice	Hackensack, NJ	12 mi	(201) 342-7766
Holy Name Hospice	Teaneck, NJ	13 mi	(201) 833-3188

Straight-line miles from the center of Upper Saddle River. 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 Upper Saddle River

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 11% of the $13,922 monthly median income of Upper Saddle River 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 Upper Saddle River: common questions

What nursing homes are near Upper Saddle River?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Allendale Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Allendale (1.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Woodcliff Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center in Woodcliff Lake (1.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); The Willows At Ramapo Rehab And Nursing Center in Suffern (3.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Upper Saddle River?

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 11% of the $13,922 monthly median income of Upper Saddle River 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 Upper Saddle River, NJ