In-Home Dementia Care in Wildwood Crest, NJ

Local figures

Dementia Care in Wildwood Crest, NJ: the local picture

68

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

1,363

residents 65 or older (44% of Wildwood Crest)

32%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Wildwood Crest has about 68 residents aged 85 or older among 1,363 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.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability (26% in Cape May County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

47% of older Wildwood Crest 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.

Wildwood Crest compared with Cape May County and New Jersey

Census figure	Wildwood Crest	Cape May County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.7%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	44%	30%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	26%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.4%	6.4%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.2%	8.9%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,400	$73,260	—

Older residents in towns around Wildwood Crest

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Wildwood, NJ	1.5 mi	930	87
North Wildwood, NJ	3.2 mi	1,855	70
Cape May, NJ	3.9 mi	921	50
Rio Grande, NJ	3.9 mi	851	71
Whitesboro, NJ	5.7 mi	415	31
Villas, NJ	6.1 mi	2,402	227

Nursing homes near Wildwood Crest

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
North Cape Center	North Cape May, NJ	4.7 mi	3 of 5	120	(609) 898-8899
Pelican Pointe Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitation	North Cape May, NJ	5.6 mi	2 of 5	120	(609) 898-0677
Complete Care At Court House, LLC	Cape May Court House, NJ	8.1 mi	5 of 5	120	(609) 465-7171
Crest Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Cape May Court House, NJ	9.0 mi	4 of 5	180	(609) 465-1260
Fountain Springs At Cape May Nursing & Rehab Cente	Cape May Court House, NJ	13 mi	5 of 5	116	(609) 465-7633
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Oceanview	Ocean View, NJ	18 mi	3 of 5	120	(609) 624-3881

Hospices serving Wildwood Crest

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Patient Care Hospice	Egg Harbor Township, NJ	30 mi	(609) 407-2020
Holy Redeemer Hospice-NJ, Shore	Egg Harbor Twp, NJ	30 mi	(609) 761-0300
Hospice At Lsmnj, Inc.	Egg Harbor Township, NJ	30 mi	(609) 380-4302
Angelic Hospice	West Atlantic City, NJ	34 mi	(609) 822-7979

Straight-line miles from the center of Wildwood Crest. 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 Wildwood Crest

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 30% of the $5,117 monthly median income of Wildwood Crest 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 Wildwood Crest: common questions

What nursing homes are near Wildwood Crest?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are North Cape Center in North Cape May (4.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Pelican Pointe Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitation in North Cape May (5.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Complete Care At Court House, LLC in Cape May Court House (8.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Wildwood Crest?

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 30% of the $5,117 monthly median income of Wildwood Crest 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.

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