24-Hour Home Care in Penns Grove, NJ
Care around the clock from two or three caregivers working shifts, so someone is always awake and on duty at home. Post what you need in Penns Grove for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
24-Hour Home Care in Penns Grove, NJ: the local picture
15 Penns Grove residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (3.4%; 5.8% in Salem County), and 89 have serious difficulty walking. Round-the-clock care is usually for people who need hands-on help at any hour.
About 59 residents are 85 or older (1.2% of the population).
If you are weighing home care against a nursing home, the nearest Medicare-certified ones are Autumn Lake Healthcare At Memorial Bridge in Penns Grove (0.9 mi) and Autumn Lake Healthcare At Southgate in Carneys Point (2.6 mi).
Penns Grove compared with Salem County and New Jersey
| Census figure | Penns Grove | Salem County | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4% | 5.8% | 7.0% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 20% | 21% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 3.4% | 7.8% | 6.8% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.2% | 2.6% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 32% | 30% | 27% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 7.8% | 8.2% | 9.7% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $68,359 | $63,927 | — |
Older residents in towns around Penns Grove
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carneys Point, NJ | 1.5 mi | 1,719 | 12% |
| Edgemoor, DE | 2.7 mi | 983 | 11% |
| Wilmington, DE | 3.4 mi | 11,083 | 8.4% |
| Claymont, DE | 5.2 mi | 1,424 | 13% |
| Pennsville, NJ | 5.7 mi | 2,231 | 3.7% |
| Beckett, NJ | 6.1 mi | 764 | 0.0% |
Home health agencies serving Penns Grove
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayada At Inspira, Home Health And Hospice | Millville, NJ | 34 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (856) 293-7909 |
| Holy Redeemer Home Care NJ South | Runnemede, NJ | 23 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (856) 939-9000 |
Nursing homes near Penns Grove (to compare)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Memorial Bridge | Penns Grove, NJ | 0.9 mi | 2 of 5 | 161 | (856) 299-6800 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Southgate | Carneys Point, NJ | 2.6 mi | 2 of 5 | 152 | (856) 299-8900 |
| Kutz Rehabilitation And Nursing | Wilmington, DE | 2.8 mi | 2 of 5 | 90 | (302) 764-7000 |
| Gilpin Hall | Wilmington, DE | 4.9 mi | 3 of 5 | 96 | (302) 654-4486 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Penns Grove. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a 24-hour caregiver can help with
- Someone awake and on duty at all hours
- Personal care, meals and medication reminders through the day
- Help at night without relying on one tired caregiver
- Written handover notes between shifts
What 24-hour home care costs in Penns Grove
24-hour care is 168 paid hours a week. At $17.83 an hour (the New Jersey median aide wage) that is about $12,980 a month in wages before any overtime, 228% of the $5,697 monthly median income of Penns Grove households headed by someone 65+. Rates are agreed with each caregiver. 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.
What to know before hiring a 24-hour caregiver
24-hour care is the most hours a family can arrange at home, and the most costly. Each caregiver works a set shift, often two 12-hour or three 8-hour shifts a day, so nobody works all night after working all day. Minimum wage and overtime rules apply to each caregiver you employ directly; for workers who live in the home see DOL Fact Sheet 79B.
Questions worth asking: How do you hand over to the next caregiver? Can you work fixed shifts on the same days each week? Have you worked on a team caring for one client? More in our 24-hour home care guide.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
24-Hour Home Care in Penns Grove: common questions
How much does 24-hour home care cost in Penns Grove?
24-hour care is 168 paid hours a week. At $17.83 an hour (the New Jersey median aide wage) that is about $12,980 a month in wages before any overtime, 228% of the $5,697 monthly median income of Penns Grove households headed by someone 65+. Rates are agreed with each caregiver. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
How many caregivers does 24-hour care take?
A week has 168 hours. If each caregiver works about 40 hours, that is four or five people, plus someone to cover sickness and holidays. Fewer caregivers means very long weeks for each of them.
More senior care near Penns Grove
24-Hour Home Care in nearby cities
- 24-Hour Home Care in Carneys Point, NJ
- 24-Hour Home Care in Edgemoor, DE
- 24-Hour Home Care in Wilmington, DE
- 24-Hour Home Care in Claymont, DE
- 24-Hour Home Care in Pennsville, NJ
- 24-Hour Home Care in Beckett, NJ
- 24-Hour Home Care in New Castle, DE
- 24-Hour Home Care in Elsmere, DE
- 24-Hour Home Care in Wilmington Manor, DE
- 24-Hour Home Care in Linwood, PA
- 24-Hour Home Care in Boothwyn, PA
- 24-Hour Home Care in Greenville, DE
- 24-Hour Home Care in Swedesboro, NJ
- 24-Hour Home Care in Woodstown, NJ
- 24-Hour Home Care in Chester, PA
- 24-Hour Home Care in Village Green-Green Ridge, PA
Other care in Penns Grove
- Companion Care in Penns Grove
- Dementia Care in Penns Grove
- Respite Care in Penns Grove
- Live-In Caregivers in Penns Grove
- Post-Surgery Care in Penns Grove
- Senior Transportation in Penns Grove
- Home Health Aides in Penns Grove
- Nursing Assistants in Penns Grove
- Personal Care in Penns Grove
- Overnight Caregivers in Penns Grove
- Mobility Assistance in Penns Grove
- Parkinson’s Care in Penns Grove
- Stroke Recovery Support in Penns Grove
- Disability Care for Adults in Penns Grove
- Hospice Support in Penns Grove
- Senior Meal Preparation in Penns Grove
- Senior Housekeeping in Penns Grove
- Medication Reminders in Penns Grove
- Veterans’ Home Care in Penns Grove
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.
Find 24-hour home care in Penns Grove
Posting is free and takes about ten minutes. Caregivers near Penns Grove can see it as soon as it is live.
Create your free family accountLooking for caregiving work instead? Create a free caregiver profile.
