In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Margate City, 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 Margate City for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Margate City, NJ: the local picture
About 183 Margate City residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (6.9%; 12% in Atlantic County).
39 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
4.9% of Margate City households have no vehicle (11% in Atlantic County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Margate City compared with Atlantic County and New Jersey
| Census figure | Margate City | Atlantic County | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 6.9% | 12% | 8.1% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 1.5% | 4.4% | 3.0% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.9% | 11% | 11% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 10% | 26% | 33% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 20% | 33% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 5.8% | 11% | 9.7% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $80,208 | $61,931 | — |
Older residents in towns around Margate City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventnor City, NJ | 1.5 mi | 2,943 | 8.1% |
| Linwood, NJ | 3.5 mi | 1,655 | 6.4% |
| Northfield, NJ | 3.9 mi | 1,648 | 10% |
| Pleasantville, NJ | 4.0 mi | 2,624 | 15% |
| Atlantic City, NJ | 4.4 mi | 6,410 | 14% |
| Bargaintown, NJ | 5.2 mi | 977 | 9.6% |
Home health agencies serving Margate City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | 6.4 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (609) 272-1200 |
| Bayada Home Health Care, Inc | Pennsauken, NJ | 52 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (856) 354-2022 |
| Patient Care | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | 6.4 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (609) 484-7300 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Margate City. 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 Margate City
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 23% of the $6,684 monthly median income of Margate City 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 Margate City: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Margate City?
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 23% of the $6,684 monthly median income of Margate City 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 Ventnor City, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in Linwood, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in Northfield, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in Pleasantville, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in Atlantic City, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in Bargaintown, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in Somers Point, 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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