In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Fort Dix, NJ
Support at home for adults under 65 with a physical, intellectual or developmental disability, so they can live as independently as they choose. Post what you need in Fort Dix for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Fort Dix, NJ: the local picture
About 118 Fort Dix residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (15%; 8.8% in Burlington County).
22 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
0.8% of Fort Dix households have no vehicle (4.3% in Burlington County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Fort Dix compared with Burlington County and New Jersey
| Census figure | Fort Dix | Burlington County | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 15% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 2.8% | 3.6% | 3.0% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.8% | 4.3% | 11% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 24% | 14% | 33% |
Older residents in towns around Fort Dix
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| McGuire AFB, NJ | 2.0 mi | 85 | 5.3% |
| Browns Mills, NJ | 3.2 mi | 1,797 | 17% |
| Pemberton Heights, NJ | 4.7 mi | 437 | 8.6% |
| Country Lake Estates, NJ | 5.5 mi | 456 | 4.9% |
| Leisuretowne, NJ | 9.3 mi | 2,357 | 8.4% |
| Bordentown, NJ | 11 mi | 773 | 12% |
Home health agencies serving Fort Dix
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayada Home Health Care, Inc | Pennsauken, NJ | 23 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (856) 354-2022 |
| Virtua Home Care At West Jersey | Marlton, NJ | 18 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (856) 581-7200 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Dix. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a disability support caregiver can help with
- Personal care, on the person’s terms
- Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
- Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
- Keeping routines the person sets
What disability care for adults costs in Fort Dix
At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. 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 disability support caregiver
Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.
Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.
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Disability Care for Adults in Fort Dix: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Fort Dix?
At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?
Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers New Jersey.
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Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in McGuire AFB, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in Browns Mills, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in Pemberton Heights, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in Country Lake Estates, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in Leisuretowne, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in Bordentown, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in Groveville, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in Roebling, NJ
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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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