Companion Care in Medford Lakes, NJ for Seniors

Local figures

Companion Care in Medford Lakes, NJ: the local picture

864

residents 65 or older (20% of Medford Lakes)

12%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (26% in Burlington County)

1.6%

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

0.9%

of households have no vehicle (4.3% in Burlington County)

About 100 residents of Medford Lakes aged 65 or older live alone, 12% of older residents in households (26% in Burlington County). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.

0.9% of Medford Lakes households have no vehicle (4.3% in Burlington County). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

Of the 864 Medford Lakes residents aged 65 or older, 80 are 85 or older (9.3%). 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.

420 Medford Lakes households headed by someone 65 or older own their home and 22 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 31 older Medford Lakes residents (3.6%) live below the poverty line (7.2% in Burlington 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.

Medford Lakes compared with Burlington County and New Jersey

Census figure	Medford Lakes	Burlington County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	26%	27%
Residents 65 or older	20%	18%	17%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.6%	14%	33%
Households with no vehicle	0.9%	4.3%	11%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.6%	7.2%	9.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	30%	30%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$100,536	$76,695	—

Older residents in towns around Medford Lakes

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Leisuretowne, NJ	6.1 mi	2,357	35%
Atco, NJ	6.4 mi	1,576	11%
Marlton, NJ	7.1 mi	1,779	44%
Berlin, NJ	7.9 mi	1,089	41%
Greentree, NJ	8.5 mi	2,255	18%
Springdale, NJ	8.7 mi	3,086	20%

Hospitals near Medford Lakes (for rides to appointments)

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
West Jersey Hospital	Voorhees, NJ	8.1 mi	3 of 5	(856) 247-3000
Virtua Mount Holly Hospital	Mount Holly, NJ	11 mi	3 of 5	(609) 267-0700
Jefferson Stratford Hospital	Stratford, NJ	11 mi	2 of 5	(856) 346-7802

Straight-line miles from the center of Medford Lakes. 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 Medford Lakes

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 18% of the $8,378 monthly median income of Medford Lakes 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 Medford Lakes: common questions

How many seniors live alone in Medford Lakes?

About 100 residents aged 65 or older, 12% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (26% in Burlington County).

How much does companion care cost in Medford Lakes?

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 18% of the $8,378 monthly median income of Medford Lakes 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 Medford Lakes?

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 Medford Lakes, NJ