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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Woodstown, NJ: the local picture

84

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

568

residents 65 or older (15% of Woodstown)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Salem County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Woodstown has about 84 residents aged 85 or older among 568 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 (33% in Salem County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

19% of older Woodstown 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.

Woodstown compared with Salem County and New Jersey

Census figure	Woodstown	Salem County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.6%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	15%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	30%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.6%	8.2%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.2%	8.8%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,292	$63,927	—

Older residents in towns around Woodstown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Swedesboro, NJ	6.7 mi	223	26
Beckett, NJ	7.3 mi	764	17
Mullica Hill, NJ	7.9 mi	760	21
Carneys Point, NJ	8.4 mi	1,719	236
Pennsville, NJ	9.3 mi	2,231	211
Penns Grove, NJ	9.3 mi	437	59

Nursing homes near Woodstown

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Salem County	Salem, NJ	6.8 mi	2 of 5	116	(856) 935-6677
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Southgate	Carneys Point, NJ	8.1 mi	2 of 5	152	(856) 299-8900
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Memorial Bridge	Penns Grove, NJ	9.9 mi	2 of 5	161	(856) 299-6800
United Methodist Communities At Pitman	Pitman, NJ	12 mi	5 of 5	72	(856) 589-7800
Kutz Rehabilitation And Nursing	Wilmington, DE	12 mi	2 of 5	90	(302) 764-7000
Shady Lane Gloucester Co Home	Clarksboro, NJ	12 mi	5 of 5	60	(856) 224-6979

Hospices serving Woodstown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bayada At Inspira, Home Health And Hospice	West Deptford, NJ	14 mi	(856) 845-8220
Holy Redeemer Hospice-NJ, South	Runnemede, NJ	19 mi	(856) 939-4040
Delaware Hospice - North Division	Newark, DE	20 mi	(302) 478-5707
Heartland Hospice	Laurel Springs, NJ	20 mi	(856) 251-0707

Straight-line miles from the center of Woodstown. 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 Woodstown

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 26% of the $6,024 monthly median income of Woodstown 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 Woodstown: common questions

What nursing homes are near Woodstown?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Autumn Lake Healthcare At Salem County in Salem (6.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Autumn Lake Healthcare At Southgate in Carneys Point (8.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Autumn Lake Healthcare At Memorial Bridge in Penns Grove (9.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Woodstown?

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 26% of the $6,024 monthly median income of Woodstown 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 Woodstown, NJ