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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Wanaque, NJ: the local picture

341

residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)

2,617

residents 65 or older (23% of Wanaque)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Passaic County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Wanaque has about 341 residents aged 85 or older among 2,617 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 (30% in Passaic County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

25% of older Wanaque 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.

Wanaque compared with Passaic County and New Jersey

Census figure	Wanaque	Passaic County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	23%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	25%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.5%	12%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	21%	51%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$94,554	$67,066	—

Older residents in towns around Wanaque

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Bloomingdale, NJ	2.5 mi	1,300	134
Oakland, NJ	2.6 mi	2,235	266
Pompton Lakes, NJ	2.7 mi	1,812	74
Pines Lake, NJ	3.3 mi	856	47
Riverdale, NJ	3.5 mi	933	80
Butler, NJ	4.3 mi	1,304	148

Nursing homes near Wanaque

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lakeland Nursing & Rehab	Haskell, NJ	0.8 mi	4 of 5	201	(973) 839-6000
Phoenix Center For Rehabilitation And Pediatrics	Haskell, NJ	1.8 mi	3 of 5	227	(973) 839-2119
Health Center At Bloomingdale	Bloomingdale, NJ	2.3 mi	5 of 5	120	(973) 283-1700
Arbor Ridge Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Wayne, NJ	3.2 mi	3 of 5	120	(973) 835-3871
Complete Care At Wayne Hills Rehab & Resp Center	Wayne, NJ	3.4 mi	1 of 5	120	(973) 839-4500
Oakland Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Oakland, NJ	3.6 mi	3 of 5	215	(201) 337-3300

Hospices serving Wanaque

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vhs Hospice Services Of New Jersey	Woodland Park, NJ	12 mi	(973) 256-4636
Valley Hospice	Paramus, NJ	13 mi	(201) 291-6000
Suncrest Hospice New Jersey, LLC	Parsippany, NJ	14 mi	(862) 701-2820
Amedisys Hospice	Hackensack, NJ	16 mi	(201) 342-7766

Straight-line miles from the center of Wanaque. 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 Wanaque

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 20% of the $7,880 monthly median income of Wanaque 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 Wanaque: common questions

What nursing homes are near Wanaque?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lakeland Nursing & Rehab in Haskell (0.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Phoenix Center For Rehabilitation And Pediatrics in Haskell (1.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Health Center At Bloomingdale in Bloomingdale (2.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Wanaque?

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 20% of the $7,880 monthly median income of Wanaque 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 Wanaque, NJ