Glen Ridge, New Jersey

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Glen Ridge, 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 Glen Ridge for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Glen Ridge, NJ: the local picture

4.0%
of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (11% in Essex County)
62
residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone
2.0%
of households have no vehicle (21% in Essex County)
6
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Glen Ridge ZIP codes in their service area

About 180 Glen Ridge residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (4.0%; 11% in Essex County).

62 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

2.0% of Glen Ridge households have no vehicle (21% in Essex County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Glen Ridge compared with Essex County and New Jersey

Census figureGlen RidgeEssex CountyNew Jersey
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability4.0%11%8.1%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone1.4%3.2%3.0%
Households with no vehicle2.0%21%11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home18%38%33%
Residents 65+ with a disability11%33%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)3.2%15%9.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$212,679$61,232—

Older residents in towns around Glen Ridge

TownDistanceResidents 65+Disability (18 to 64)
Watsessing, NJ1.3 mi1,0408.9%
Silver Lake, NJ2.0 mi67713%
Ampere North, NJ2.1 mi79914%
Brookdale, NJ2.4 mi1,5755.1%
Upper Montclair, NJ2.6 mi1,8354.8%
East Orange, NJ2.8 mi10,80515%

Home health agencies serving Glen Ridge

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Atlantic Visiting NurseMorristown, NJ15 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(973) 379-8400
Promise Care NJEast Orange, NJ3.5 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(973) 378-1000
Bayada Home Health Care, IncLivingston, NJ6.1 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(973) 535-0543
Patient CareWest Orange, NJ3.0 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(973) 243-6299
Barnabas Health Home Care And HospiceWest Orange, NJ3.0 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(973) 243-9666

Straight-line miles from the center of Glen Ridge. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

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
Cost

What disability care for adults costs in Glen Ridge

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, which is 9% of the $17,723 monthly median income of Glen Ridge households headed by someone 65 or older. 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.

Before you hire

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.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Disability Care for Adults in Glen Ridge: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Glen Ridge?

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, which is 9% of the $17,723 monthly median income of Glen Ridge households headed by someone 65 or older. 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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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.

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