Adult Disability Care in Kearny, NJ: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Kearny, NJ: the local picture

6.3%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (6.2% in Hudson County)

629

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

15%

of households have no vehicle (33% in Hudson County)

6

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Kearny ZIP codes in their service area

About 1,605 Kearny residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (6.3%; 6.2% in Hudson County).

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

15% of Kearny households have no vehicle (33% in Hudson County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Kearny compared with Hudson County and New Jersey

Census figure	Kearny	Hudson County	New Jersey
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	6.3%	6.2%	8.1%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	2.5%	2.1%	3.0%
Households with no vehicle	15%	33%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	65%	57%	33%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	19%	9.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,103	$46,154	—

Older residents in towns around Kearny

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Harrison, NJ	1.7 mi	2,233	5.4%
North Arlington, NJ	2.4 mi	2,883	5.7%
Newark, NJ	3.2 mi	33,507	15%
Secaucus, NJ	3.6 mi	3,294	6.4%
Silver Lake, NJ	3.7 mi	677	13%
Ampere North, NJ	3.9 mi	799	14%

Home health agencies serving Kearny

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Bayada Home Health Care Inc	North Bergen, NJ	5.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(201) 377-6000
Promise Care NJ	West New York, NJ	6.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 418-6800
Amedisys Home Health	Hackensack, NJ	10 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 342-6311
Promise Care NJ	East Orange, NJ	5.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 378-1000
Adoration Home Health	Bayonne, NJ	5.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(201) 339-2500

Straight-line miles from the center of Kearny. 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 Kearny

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 26% of the $5,925 monthly median income of Kearny 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 Kearny: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Kearny?

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 26% of the $5,925 monthly median income of Kearny 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.

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Kearny, NJ