In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Lake Hiawatha, 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 Lake Hiawatha for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Lake Hiawatha, NJ: the local picture
About 487 Lake Hiawatha residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (7.0%; 6.0% in Morris County).
198 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
3.9% of Lake Hiawatha households have no vehicle (5.1% in Morris County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Lake Hiawatha compared with Morris County and New Jersey
| Census figure | Lake Hiawatha | Morris County | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 7.0% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 2.9% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.9% | 5.1% | 11% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 42% | 27% | 33% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 40% | 27% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 4.6% | 7.1% | 9.7% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $74,627 | $88,443 | — |
Older residents in towns around Lake Hiawatha
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parsippany, NJ | 2.0 mi | 4,567 | 6.5% |
| Boonton, NJ | 2.0 mi | 1,339 | 7.9% |
| Pine Brook, NJ | 2.2 mi | 1,161 | 4.1% |
| Troy Hills, NJ | 2.3 mi | 1,039 | 2.7% |
| Mountain Lakes, NJ | 3.2 mi | 604 | 3.4% |
| Towaco, NJ | 3.8 mi | 1,410 | 4.0% |
Home health agencies serving Lake Hiawatha
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Visiting Nurse | Morristown, NJ | 8.1 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (973) 379-8400 |
| Visiting Nurse Assoc Of Northern New Jersey, Inc | Morristown, NJ | 8.1 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (973) 451-4100 |
| Patient Care | West Orange, NJ | 9.3 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (973) 243-6299 |
| Adoration Home Health | Clifton, NJ | 12 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (973) 365-5200 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Lake Hiawatha. 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 Lake Hiawatha
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 25% of the $6,219 monthly median income of Lake Hiawatha 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.
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 Lake Hiawatha: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Lake Hiawatha?
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 25% of the $6,219 monthly median income of Lake Hiawatha 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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Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Parsippany, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in Boonton, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in Pine Brook, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in Troy Hills, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in Mountain Lakes, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in Towaco, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in Whippany, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in Lincoln Park, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in Roseland, NJ
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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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