In Vineland, where about 17% of the 60,000 residents are aged 65 and...
over, Alzheimer’s disease has had a profound impact on public health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of residents who died from Alzheimer’s in the Vineland region went up by 26.2% between 2016 and 2020. While this is lower than the 29.4% increase recorded for the total number of deaths in the region, it highlights the need for effective dementia care.
The Vineland region has several high-performing memory care facilities to accommodate seniors living with Alzheimer’s. These facilities have caregivers specially trained in dementia care who provide companionship and administer individualized services. Additionally, memory care facilities offer a range of social and recreational activities, such as pet and music therapy, life skills stations and brain games.
Through this guide, individuals can learn more about residential dementia services in Vineland and get an overview of the most popular ways seniors and families pay for care. The guide also highlights some of the licensing requirements all memory care facilities in the city follow.
"We went to Spring Oak Assisted Living of Vineland. It was very nice. The administrator was very informative. And, it does offer quite a bit of what they do. But we need a nursing home and they didn't meet that need, so that's why we did not choose th..."
"The Landing of Washington Square is a great place. It's beautiful. They have five different things going on every day and mom likes them. Yesterday they had a pickle-tasting. They also do chair Zumba every day, happy hour, and trips. It's a really to..."
"Mullica Gardens Assisted Living was very beautiful, new, and state-of-the-art. It's strictly assisted living. They don't have any rehab or healthcare. The prices increase based on the level of need. The woman who walked us around was very nice, very ..."
"Juniper Village at Williamstown was a little bit bigger than the other facility we went to, but it's still a small community. There's one hallway that goes around the building and the rooms are on either side. Some of the rooms would have nice window..."
"I was only here for about an hour, but I found it very clean and very nice. The staff was very supportive in answering my questions. They also showed me where their rooms were. The residents could have a one-bedroom or a shared room. So, I was just r..."
"I toured Woodbury Mews. The location is the best, the layout, and the pricing. The staff was very nice, friendly, and very helpful. The facility was very clean, very large, and had lots of large rooms, and a lot of things to do. There are two courtya..."
"My mom moved into Tylers Mill Senior Living. I like it because it's more of a smaller type of facility with a lot of continued interaction with the other residents. The care and services have been great. The staff members were friendly. They have pla..."
"The Residence at Voorhees was nice. I'd like to get my mother in there. The staff was very good. The rooms weren't very big. They had a sink and there were a couple of cabinets in there. They were on the small side, like studio rooms. The food was go..."
"My dad moved to Woodview Estates. Everything's been fine. He has fit in well. The staff is helpful and considerate. We were served lunch when we moved him in and everything is fine with that. Everything is top-notch. They have games, entertainment, s..."
"I've been here in assisted living at Terraces at Parke Place and I'm satisfied. They're a little short of help. I have a very large room and I have furniture from home. The food is sufficient and we have choices. Each floor has a big library, a loung..."
"We went to the Residence at Cherry Hill. This is by far the bar for us for facilities. The member of the staff who helped us, her name is Sarah, and she still calls me every single week, not to see if we're moving in there, but to check on my mother-..."
"We went with All American at Washington Township for my dad. We were delighted from the first moment we stepped inside, we were greeted by very kind and caring staff members and nurses. Everyone we saw was happy, and we were happy to see movement amo..."
"amazing team and dedication to residents is very special.
Crystal in Memory Care has been so caring and kind to my Mom and my family.
It is nice to see this level of care offered and we are happy about our choice for Mom,..."
"We went to quite a few places and United Methodist Communities at Pitman seemed to be the one that was the most caring. They just seemed to get along with all the residents and it seemed like a very happy, open, and well-run place.
The staff was mo..."
"I went to look at Brookdale Echelon Lake. I liked that my sister would have her own room and a little bathroom. She will sit at a dining table and gets to choose what she wants to eat. It has a better atmosphere. She doesn't sit in her room all day. ..."
"We toured Spring Oak Assisted Living of Berlin. It was very open, bright, and well lit. There's natural lighting and welcoming staff at the front. Just knowledgeable. It's a very upkept facility. There were a lot of nice amenities for the residents. ..."
"My father was a resident at the Brandywine living at Haddonfield community. The staff was great and I’m so grateful for the care my father received during his stay. Thank you to the Brandywine Haddonfield team for all they did for my father and fami..."
"The facility is like a hotel and the staff are very attentive. My mother is in a great environment and is finally being catered to after so many years of looking after others.
The facility offers many amenities such as live entertainment, exerc..."
"My mother has moved into Artis Senior Living of Evesham. She likes to be outside and they had this facility where she could walk from one end to the other. It's all fenced in and it has a pathway that she can walk with her walker and she loves it, ju..."
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The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities
Memory care residents in Vineland pay $8,000 monthly for residential dementia services. While this is 42% higher than care costs in the United States as a whole, it’s a little lower than the New Jersey norm of $8,119. Rates are moderate compared to other cities in New Jersey, with local fees coming in hundreds of dollars over Atlantic City’s average of $7,259. However, fees in Vineland are 15% lower than care costs in Ocean City and 21% lower than rates in Trenton. Across state lines in Philadelphia, PA, rates are about $900 less per month than in Vineland.
Vineland
$8,000
New Jersey
$8,119
United States
$5,625
Trenton
$10,181
Atlantic City
$7,259
Ocean City
$9,363
Philadelphia, PA
$7,106
Paying for Memory Care in Vineland
Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
In Vineland, memory care facilities charge average monthly rates of $8,000.
Seniors in Vineland pay $8,000 per month for memory care, making this one of the more expensive senior care options in Vineland. Rates are 25% higher than what those without memory loss pay for assisted living, and they exceed private in-home care and home health care costs by 68%. Additionally, memory care costs thousands of dollars more than adult day health care, which comes in at $2,535. Only seniors in nursing homes pay higher monthly rates of $11,026.
Memory Care
$8,000
In-Home Care
$4,767
Home Health Care
$4,767
Adult Day Health Care
$2,535
Assisted Living Facility
$6,400
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,026
What to Consider About Memory Care in Vineland
New Jersey licenses and regulates all memory care facilities in Vineland and the rest of the state through the New Jersey Department of Health. These facilities are officially licensed as assisted living facilities, although they’re subject to expanded requirements related to care planning, dementia-friendly recreational activities and staff training.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Vineland
bject to state income taxes in New Jersey. However, those aged 62 and over can claim large deductions of up to $75,000 to reduce or eliminate their tax bill. This may help some seniors pay for memory care in Vineland.
The air quality in Cumberland County, where Vineland is located, is fair. The American Lung Association gives the region an A for 24-hour particle pollution levels and a moderate score of C for ozone pollution levels. To keep residents safe and comfortable, even on high-ozone days, many memory care facilities host indoor activities and have air purification systems.
Vineland is home to Inspira Medical Center Vineland, a state-of-the-art 262-bed facility that provides a range of primary, specialty and emergency services. Health care costs in this city come in about 4% lower than the national norm, which may benefit seniors managing ongoing conditions, such as dementia.
Daytime temperatures in Vineland range from 41 degrees Fahrenheit in January to 87 degrees Fahrenheit in July, making this city one of the warmer places in New Jersey. Five months out of the year see measurable snowfall, with the city getting about 15 inches of snow annually, and residents see about 45 inches of rain. Memory care facilities offer a mix of indoor and outdoor activities throughout the year, letting residents enjoy pleasant weather and remain active during the colder months.
Historically, property crime occurs more frequently in Vineland than in a typical U.S. city, although the rate has been consistently dropping for the past two decades. On a 100-point index that gives higher scores to cities with more crime, the city rates 55.5 for property-related offenses, compared to 35.4 nationally. The violent crime rate is consistent with the national norm with a score of 23.2, although it’s also been dropping over the past 20 years. This may provide peace of mind to families considering memory care in Vineland.
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Vineland
Vineland-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in South Carolina are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in New Jersey page for more information about these laws.