In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Rutgers University-Busch Campus, 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 Rutgers University-Busch Campus for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Rutgers University-Busch Campus, NJ: the local picture
About 83 Rutgers University-Busch Campus residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (1.4%; 7.1% in Middlesex County).
0 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
13% of Rutgers University-Busch Campus households have no vehicle (8.0% in Middlesex County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Rutgers University-Busch Campus compared with Middlesex County and New Jersey
| Census figure | Rutgers University-Busch Campus | Middlesex County | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 1.4% | 7.1% | 8.1% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 0.0% | 2.6% | 3.0% |
| Households with no vehicle | 13% | 8.0% | 11% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 19% | 47% | 33% |
Older residents in towns around Rutgers University-Busch Campus
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers University-Livingston Campus, NJ | 1.2 mi | 0 | 3.1% |
| East Franklin, NJ | 1.8 mi | 1,015 | 6.2% |
| Somerset, NJ | 1.9 mi | 3,905 | 5.8% |
| Highland Park, NJ | 2.5 mi | 1,598 | 4.3% |
| New Brunswick, NJ | 2.6 mi | 3,626 | 8.5% |
| South Bound Brook, NJ | 3.9 mi | 640 | 4.5% |
Home health agencies serving Rutgers University-Busch Campus
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wood Johnson Visiting Nurses, Inc | North Brunswick, NJ | 4.6 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (732) 224-6991 |
| Atlantic Visiting Nurse | Morristown, NJ | 19 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (973) 379-8400 |
| Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. | Cranford, NJ | 13 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (908) 352-5694 |
| Visiting Nurse Association Of Central Jersey Home Care And Hospice | Toms River, NJ | 41 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (732) 818-6872 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Rutgers University-Busch Campus. 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 Rutgers University-Busch Campus
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. 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 Rutgers University-Busch Campus: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Rutgers University-Busch Campus?
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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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