In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in The College of New Jersey, 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 The College of New Jersey for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in The College of New Jersey, NJ: the local picture
About 177 The College of New Jersey residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (4.8%; 8.4% in Mercer County).
38 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
15% of The College of New Jersey households have no vehicle (11% in Mercer County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
The College of New Jersey compared with Mercer County and New Jersey
| Census figure | The College of New Jersey | Mercer County | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 4.8% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 1.0% | 3.5% | 3.0% |
| Households with no vehicle | 15% | 11% | 11% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 24% | 36% | 33% |
Older residents in towns around The College of New Jersey
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrenceville, NJ | 3.1 mi | 898 | 2.9% |
| Trenton, NJ | 3.2 mi | 10,831 | 14% |
| Yardley, PA | 3.8 mi | 494 | 5.4% |
| Pennington, NJ | 3.9 mi | 649 | 2.6% |
| Morrisville, PA | 4.2 mi | 1,507 | 11% |
| Mercerville, NJ | 5.0 mi | 2,871 | 9.1% |
Home health agencies serving The College of New Jersey
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wood Johnson Visiting Nurses, Inc | North Brunswick, NJ | 20 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (732) 224-6991 |
| Penn Medicine Home Health Princeton Health | Princeton, NJ | 9.9 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (609) 497-4900 |
| Mercer Care | Bordentown, NJ | 9.5 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (609) 227-2727 |
Straight-line miles from the center of The College of New Jersey. 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 The College of New Jersey
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 The College of New Jersey: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in The College of New Jersey?
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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Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Lawrenceville, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in Trenton, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in Yardley, PA
- Disability Care for Adults in Pennington, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in Morrisville, PA
- Disability Care for Adults in Mercerville, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in White Horse, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in Hamilton Square, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in Fairless Hills, PA
- Disability Care for Adults in Woodbourne, PA
- Disability Care for Adults in Yardville, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in Robbinsville Center, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in Princeton, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in Levittown, PA
- Disability Care for Adults in Bordentown, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in Newtown Grant, PA
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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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