In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Union 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 Union City for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Union City, NJ: the local picture
About 3,694 Union City residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (8.5%; 6.2% in Hudson County).
1,190 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
41% of Union City households have no vehicle (33% in Hudson County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Union City compared with Hudson County and New Jersey
| Census figure | Union City | Hudson County | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 8.5% | 6.2% | 8.1% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 2.7% | 2.1% | 3.0% |
| Households with no vehicle | 41% | 33% | 11% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 82% | 57% | 33% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 48% | 32% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 27% | 19% | 9.7% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $33,088 | $46,154 | — |
Older residents in towns around Union City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoboken, NJ | 1.5 mi | 4,015 | 3.1% |
| West New York, NJ | 1.8 mi | 6,557 | 8.5% |
| Secaucus, NJ | 2.1 mi | 3,294 | 6.4% |
| Guttenberg, NJ | 2.3 mi | 1,745 | 8.2% |
| Fairview, NJ | 4.0 mi | 1,738 | 8.1% |
| Jersey City, NJ | 4.2 mi | 34,667 | 5.4% |
Home health agencies serving Union City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promise Care NJ | West New York, NJ | 1.8 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (201) 418-6800 |
| Bayada Home Health Care Inc | North Bergen, NJ | 1.9 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (201) 377-6000 |
| Amedisys Home Health | Hackensack, NJ | 8.4 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (201) 342-6311 |
| Adoration Home Health | Bayonne, NJ | 8.3 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, home health aides | (201) 339-2500 |
| Visiting Health Services Of New Jersey | Woodland Park, NJ | 12 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 Union 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 Union 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 56% of the $2,757 monthly median income of Union 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 Union City: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Union 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 56% of the $2,757 monthly median income of Union 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 Hoboken, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in West New York, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in Secaucus, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in Guttenberg, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in Fairview, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in Jersey City, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in Carlstadt, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in East Rutherford, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in Cliffside Park, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in Ridgefield, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in Kearny, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in Edgewater, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in North Arlington, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in Little Ferry, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in Moonachie, NJ
- Disability Care for Adults in Rutherford, 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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