Dementia Care in West New York, NJ: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in West New York, NJ: the local picture

1,018

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

6,557

residents 65 or older (13% of West New York)

38%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

West New York has about 1,018 residents aged 85 or older among 6,557 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.

38% 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.

33% of older West New York 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.

West New York compared with Hudson County and New Jersey

Census figure	West New York	Hudson County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.4%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	13%	13%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	31%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	26%	19%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	79%	57%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,434	$46,154	—

Older residents in towns around West New York

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Guttenberg, NJ	0.5 mi	1,745	139
Union City, NJ	1.8 mi	8,359	1,079
Fairview, NJ	2.4 mi	1,738	275
Cliffside Park, NJ	2.7 mi	5,535	445
Hoboken, NJ	3.0 mi	4,015	612
Secaucus, NJ	3.1 mi	3,294	443

Nursing homes near West New York

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Harbour View Senior Living Corp	North Bergen, NJ	0.7 mi	2 of 5	84	(201) 867-3585
Complete Care At Harborage LLC	North Bergen, NJ	1.0 mi	2 of 5	247	(201) 854-5400
Manhattanview Ctr For Rehabilitation And Healthcar	Union City, NJ	1.4 mi	4 of 5	127	(201) 325-8400
Hudsonview Health Care Center	North Bergen, NJ	1.5 mi	5 of 5	273	(201) 861-4040
The Riverside	New York, NY	1.6 mi	5 of 5	520	(646) 505-3500
Optima Care Castle Hill	Union City, NJ	1.8 mi	2 of 5	215	(201) 348-0818

Hospices serving West New York

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bayada Hospice	North Bergen, NJ	1.0 mi	(201) 630-2158
M J H S Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc	New York, NY	5.7 mi	(212) 420-2844
Holy Name Hospice	Teaneck, NJ	7.3 mi	(201) 833-3188
Amedisys Hospice	Hackensack, NJ	7.4 mi	(201) 342-7766

Straight-line miles from the center of West New York. 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 West New York

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 68% of the $2,286 monthly median income of West New York 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 West New York: common questions

What nursing homes are near West New York?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Harbour View Senior Living Corp in North Bergen (0.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Complete Care At Harborage LLC in North Bergen (1.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Manhattanview Ctr For Rehabilitation And Healthcar in Union City (1.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in West New York?

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 68% of the $2,286 monthly median income of West New York 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 West New York, NJ