Companion Care in Mays Landing, NJ for Seniors

Local figures

Companion Care in Mays Landing, NJ: the local picture

1,524

residents 65 or older (24% of Mays Landing)

19%

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

14%

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

10%

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

About 280 residents of Mays Landing aged 65 or older live alone, 19% of older residents in households (29% in Atlantic County). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.

10% of Mays Landing households have no vehicle (11% in Atlantic County). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

Of the 1,524 Mays Landing residents aged 65 or older, 134 are 85 or older (8.8%). 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.

829 Mays Landing households headed by someone 65 or older own their home and 102 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 136 older Mays Landing residents (8.9%) live below the poverty line (11% in Atlantic 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 14% of Mays Landing residents aged 5 and over speak a language other than English at home. The most common are Spanish (487), Tagalog (179), other Asian and Pacific Island languages (50). 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.

Mays Landing compared with Atlantic County and New Jersey

Census figure	Mays Landing	Atlantic County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	29%	27%
Residents 65 or older	24%	20%	17%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	26%	33%
Households with no vehicle	10%	11%	11%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.9%	11%	9.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	33%	30%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,509	$61,931	—

Older residents in towns around Mays Landing

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
McKee City, NJ	3.0 mi	1,871	33%
English Creek, NJ	5.9 mi	891	30%
Pomona, NJ	8.5 mi	1,891	22%
Bargaintown, NJ	8.5 mi	977	24%
Stockton University, NJ	8.7 mi	0	—
Egg Harbor City, NJ	9.7 mi	840	46%

Hospitals near Mays Landing (for rides to appointments)

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Shore Medical Center	Somers Point, NJ	11 mi	3 of 5	(609) 653-3500
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Campus	Atlantic City, NJ	16 mi	4 of 5	(609) 441-8020
Inspira Medical Center Vineland	Vineland, NJ	16 mi	3 of 5	(856) 641-8000

Straight-line miles from the center of Mays Landing. 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 Mays Landing

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 24% of the $6,376 monthly median income of Mays Landing 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 Mays Landing: common questions

How many seniors live alone in Mays Landing?

About 280 residents aged 65 or older, 19% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (29% in Atlantic County).

How much does companion care cost in Mays Landing?

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 24% of the $6,376 monthly median income of Mays Landing 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 Mays Landing?

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 Mays Landing, NJ