24-Hour Home Care in Rutgers University-Busch Campus, NJ
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24-Hour Home Care in Rutgers University-Busch Campus, NJ: the local picture
0 Rutgers University-Busch Campus residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (—; 7.4% in Middlesex County), and 0 have serious difficulty walking. Round-the-clock care is usually for people who need hands-on help at any hour.
About 6 residents are 85 or older (0.1% of the population).
If you are weighing home care against a nursing home, the nearest Medicare-certified ones are Accelerate Skilled Nursing And Rehab Piscataway in Piscataway (1.3 mi) and Parker At Somerset, Inc in Somerset (1.9 mi).
Rutgers University-Busch Campus compared with Middlesex County and New Jersey
| Census figure | Rutgers University-Busch Campus | Middlesex County | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.1% | 1.8% | 2.1% |
Older residents in towns around Rutgers University-Busch Campus
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers University-Livingston Campus, NJ | 1.2 mi | 0 | — |
| East Franklin, NJ | 1.8 mi | 1,015 | 4.1% |
| Somerset, NJ | 1.9 mi | 3,905 | 8.5% |
| Highland Park, NJ | 2.5 mi | 1,598 | 4.7% |
| New Brunswick, NJ | 2.6 mi | 3,626 | 6.8% |
| South Bound Brook, NJ | 3.9 mi | 640 | 4.1% |
Home health agencies serving Rutgers University-Busch Campus
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wood Johnson Visiting Nurses, Inc | North Brunswick, NJ | 4.6 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (732) 224-6991 |
| Atlantic Visiting Nurse | Morristown, NJ | 19 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (973) 379-8400 |
| Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. | Cranford, NJ | 13 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (908) 352-5694 |
| Visiting Nurse Association Of Central Jersey Home Care And Hospice | Toms River, NJ | 41 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (732) 818-6872 |
Nursing homes near Rutgers University-Busch Campus (to compare)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accelerate Skilled Nursing And Rehab Piscataway | Piscataway, NJ | 1.3 mi | 2 of 5 | 124 | (732) 917-2900 |
| Parker At Somerset, Inc | Somerset, NJ | 1.9 mi | 5 of 5 | 120 | (732) 545-4200 |
| Rose Mountain Care Center | New Brunswick, NJ | 2.4 mi | 4 of 5 | 112 | (732) 828-2400 |
| Regency Heritage Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Somerset, NJ | 2.9 mi | 4 of 5 | 265 | (732) 873-2000 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Rutgers University-Busch Campus. 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 Rutgers University-Busch Campus
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. 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.
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24-Hour Home Care in Rutgers University-Busch Campus: common questions
How much does 24-hour home care cost in Rutgers University-Busch Campus?
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. 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.
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Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.
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