The Best Memory Care Communities in Atlantic County, NJ

Atlantic County is located on the New Jersey coast, where it is home to Atlantic City and Ocean City. It has a population 273,000, including 11.3 percent who are 65 and older, and it's estimated that over 180,000 of New Jersey's residents have Alzheimer's disease, which is especially prevalent among those 65 and older. To care for and treat these individuals, Atlantic County is home to four memory care facilities. 

In New Jersey, dementia treatment facilities are known as Dementia Care Homes (DCHs) and are required to provide specialized levels of care for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related ailments. These facilities are licensed and regulated by the New Jersey Department of Health. 

• Atlantic County's weather is characterized by four distinct seasons, with cold, snowy winters and temperatures that regularly drop into the teens in January. July average temperatures are in the mid-80s, and residents can enjoy warm, humid summers. Those in memory care who are sensitive to the cold may be uncomfortable in the winter, and seniors who like hot weather may enjoy living here more than in other regions of the county. 
  
• The cost of living in Atlantic County is slightly lower than the national average, at 97.2 compared to the base average of 100. Housing costs, at 93 compared to 100, are less, which may mean that DCH operating costs will be lower, as well, making the fees for residents more affordable than other counties. 
  
• Although Social Security benefits are not subject to New Jersey income tax, withdrawals from IRAs and other retirement accounts are taxed on a sliding scale, with higher taxes for greater annual incomes. Families budgeting for a loved one's memory care may want to consider this.  
  
• Atlantic County is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia, such as AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Atlantic City Campus, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Memory Care costs in Atlantic County start around $6,250 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,743 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Atlantic County and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in New Jersey page.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in New Jersey page.

Atlantic County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in New Jersey are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in New Jersey page for more information about these laws.