Companion Care in Gloucester City, NJ for Seniors

Local figures

Companion Care in Gloucester City, NJ: the local picture

1,539

residents 65 or older (13% of Gloucester City)

24%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (29% in Camden County)

21%

of residents 5+ speak a language other than English at home

15%

of households have no vehicle (11% in Camden County)

About 368 residents of Gloucester City aged 65 or older live alone, 24% of older residents in households (29% in Camden County). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.

15% of Gloucester City households have no vehicle (11% in Camden County). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

Of the 1,539 Gloucester City residents aged 65 or older, 292 are 85 or older (19%). Before the first visit with someone in that oldest group, ask the family about hearing, eyesight, walking and any memory changes, so the visit is planned around them.

679 Gloucester City households headed by someone 65 or older own their home and 375 rent. A companion visiting a house may also help with mail, light chores and keeping an eye on things; in an apartment building, ask whether visitors sign in.

About 445 older Gloucester City residents (29%) live below the poverty line (12% in Camden County). For them, Medicaid home and community-based services or the local Area Agency on Aging may cover some companion or homemaker hours, depending on the state program; private pay is not the only route.

About 21% of Gloucester City residents aged 5 and over speak a language other than English at home. The most common are Spanish (1,656), other Indo-European languages (224), Arabic (202). If the person you care for is more at ease in one of these languages, say so in your posting; many caregivers list the languages they speak.

Gloucester City compared with Camden County and New Jersey

Census figure	Gloucester City	Camden County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	29%	27%
Residents 65 or older	13%	17%	17%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	21%	22%	33%
Households with no vehicle	15%	11%	11%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	29%	12%	9.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	36%	30%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,560	$62,127	—

Older residents in towns around Gloucester City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Mount Ephraim, NJ	1.6 mi	793	29%
Westville, NJ	1.7 mi	671	21%
Woodlynne, NJ	2.0 mi	170	21%
Oaklyn, NJ	2.1 mi	572	29%
Bellmawr, NJ	2.1 mi	2,074	38%
Audubon, NJ	2.4 mi	1,461	30%

Hospitals near Gloucester City (for rides to appointments)

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Cooper University Hospital	Camden, NJ	3.0 mi	2 of 5	(856) 342-2000
Virtua Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital	Camden, NJ	3.0 mi	2 of 5	(856) 886-5373
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital	Philadelphia, PA	4.5 mi	3 of 5	(215) 955-6000

Straight-line miles from the center of Gloucester City. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a companion caregiver can help with

Conversation, cards, puzzles and shared hobbies
Walks and outings to the park, library or senior center
Company at meals, and help preparing them
Rides or escort to appointments, church and visits

Cost

What companion care costs in Gloucester 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 44% of the $3,547 monthly median income of Gloucester 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.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a companion caregiver

Isolation is a health risk, not only a mood. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine found that nearly one in four Americans aged 65 and older living in the community is socially isolated, and linked isolation to higher risks of dementia, heart disease and early death (2020 report).

Questions worth asking: What do you enjoy doing with the people you care for? Are you comfortable driving, and is your car insured for passengers? How do you handle a client who does not want company at first? More in our companion care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Companion Care in Gloucester City: common questions

How many seniors live alone in Gloucester City?

About 368 residents aged 65 or older, 24% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (29% in Camden County).

How much does companion care cost in Gloucester 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 44% of the $3,547 monthly median income of Gloucester 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).

What does a companion caregiver do in Gloucester City?

A companion keeps an older adult company and helps around the visit: conversation, activities, walks, meals, errands, rides and reminders. It suits someone who is mostly independent but lonely, or a family that wants someone to check in on weekdays.

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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.

Companion Care for Seniors in Gloucester City, NJ