The Best Communities in Camden County, NJ

Camden County is located in southern New Jersey, close to Philadelphia and centered around the city of Cherry Hill. In the state of New Jersey, over 180,000 residents have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia, affecting the vulnerable 65 and older demographic at a much higher rate than the general population. In Camden County itself, 13 percent of the 65 and older population of 75,000 have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or dementia. To treat and care for these people, there are nine memory care facilities in Camden County. 

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

• Weather in Camden County includes cold winters with plenty of snow and low temperatures dropping into the teens. Summers are mild and humid, with highs in the high 80s. Seniors in memory care sensitive to high heat may find relief here, although those with health conditions aggravated by the cold may be uncomfortable. 
  
• Cost of living in Camden County, at 99.3, is on par with the national average of 100. Housing cost, which may affect operating costs for memory care facilities, average 89, 11 points under the national average. Healthcare costs, important to those in memory care, rank a 92 compared to the average of 100. Camden County may be more affordable for those on a budget than other areas of the state. 
  
• Social Security is not subject to state income tax in New Jersey; however, withdrawals from IRA investments and retirement accounts will be levied a tax, a sliding scale based on annual income from all sources. Camden County families budgeting for a loved one's memory care fees may want to keep this in mind. 
  
• Atlantic County is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia, such as Lourdes Health System and Cooper University Health Care, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Memory Care costs in Camden County start around $6,520 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Camden 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.

Camden 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.