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

Local figures

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

7.2%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (7.0% in Passaic County)

2,782

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

26%

of households have no vehicle (14% in Passaic County)

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

About 6,855 Paterson residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (7.2%; 7.0% in Passaic County).

2,782 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

26% of Paterson households have no vehicle (14% in Passaic County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Paterson compared with Passaic County and New Jersey

Census figure	Paterson	Passaic County	New Jersey
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	7.2%	7.0%	8.1%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	2.9%	2.8%	3.0%
Households with no vehicle	26%	14%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	67%	51%	33%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	12%	9.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,163	$67,066	—

Older residents in towns around Paterson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Prospect Park, NJ	1.9 mi	763	16%
Haledon, NJ	2.1 mi	1,488	9.4%
Elmwood Park, NJ	2.4 mi	3,954	7.7%
Woodland Park, NJ	2.4 mi	2,685	8.5%
Fair Lawn, NJ	2.8 mi	6,439	4.8%
Hawthorne, NJ	2.9 mi	4,045	7.2%

Home health agencies serving Paterson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Valley Home Care Inc.	Paramus, NJ	5.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 291-6000
Adoration Home Health	Clifton, NJ	4.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 365-5200
Visiting Health Services Of New Jersey	Woodland Park, NJ	3.5 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 256-4636

Straight-line miles from the center of Paterson. 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 Paterson

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 60% of the $2,597 monthly median income of Paterson 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 Paterson: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Paterson?

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 60% of the $2,597 monthly median income of Paterson 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 Paterson, NJ