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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Wanamassa, NJ: the local picture

84

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

584

residents 65 or older (14% of Wanamassa)

20%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Wanamassa has about 84 residents aged 85 or older among 584 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.

26% of older Wanamassa 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.

Wanamassa compared with Monmouth County and New Jersey

Census figure	Wanamassa	Monmouth County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	14%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	28%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.2%	6.9%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.6%	18%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$114,190	$82,095	—

Older residents in towns around Wanamassa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Asbury Park, NJ	1.4 mi	1,914	131
Oakhurst, NJ	1.7 mi	676	48
Ocean Grove, NJ	2.1 mi	1,129	154
Neptune City, NJ	2.5 mi	614	39
Bradley Beach, NJ	2.6 mi	1,062	167
Shark River Hills, NJ	3.2 mi	683	95

Nursing homes near Wanamassa

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
King Manor Care And Rehabilitation Center	Neptune, NJ	1.4 mi	1 of 5	120	(732) 774-3500
Complete Care At Ocean Grove LLC	Ocean Grove, NJ	2.0 mi	2 of 5	147	(732) 481-8300
Coral Harbor Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Neptune City, NJ	2.2 mi	3 of 5	110	(732) 774-8300
Jersey Shore Post Acute Rehabilitation And Nursing	Neptune, NJ	2.3 mi	3 of 5	105	(732) 774-3550
Imperial Care Center	Neptune, NJ	2.4 mi	4 of 5	121	(732) 922-3400
Jersey Shore Center	Eatontown, NJ	2.9 mi	4 of 5	158	(732) 544-1557

Hospices serving Wanamassa

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hackensack Meridian Hospice	Neptune, NJ	2.9 mi	(732) 751-3750
Embracing Hospice Care Of New Jersey	Wall, NJ	5.2 mi	(732) 974-2545
Swan Hospice	Lakewood, NJ	14 mi	(908) 818-1700
Affinity Care Of NJ, LLC	Brick, NJ	14 mi	(732) 800-9494

Straight-line miles from the center of Wanamassa. 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 Wanamassa

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 16% of the $9,516 monthly median income of Wanamassa 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 Wanamassa: common questions

What nursing homes are near Wanamassa?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are King Manor Care And Rehabilitation Center in Neptune (1.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Complete Care At Ocean Grove LLC in Ocean Grove (2.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Coral Harbor Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Neptune City (2.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Wanamassa?

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 16% of the $9,516 monthly median income of Wanamassa 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 Wanamassa, NJ