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Montclair State University, New Jersey

Companion Care for Seniors in Montclair State University, NJ

Conversation, outings, meals together and a steady, friendly presence for an older adult who lives alone or spends long days by themselves. Post what you need in Montclair State University for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Companion Care in Montclair State University, NJ: the local picture

0
residents 65 or older (0.0% of Montclair State University)
18%
of residents 5+ speak a language other than English at home
$17.83
median hourly wage of home care aides in New Jersey (BLS, May 2025)

About 18% of Montclair State University residents aged 5 and over speak a language other than English at home. The most common are Chinese (148), Spanish (143), German or West Germanic languages (44). 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.

Montclair State University compared with Passaic County and New Jersey

Census figureMontclair State UniversityPassaic CountyNew Jersey
Residents 65 or older0.0%16%17%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home18%51%33%

Older residents in towns around Montclair State University

TownDistanceResidents 65+Live alone (65+)
Great Notch, NJ0.7 mi83916%
Upper Montclair, NJ1.6 mi1,83513%
Woodland Park, NJ1.7 mi2,68529%
Clifton, NJ2.0 mi17,46326%
Brookdale, NJ2.4 mi1,57520%
Singac, NJ2.7 mi55943%

Hospitals near Montclair State University (for rides to appointments)

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
St Mary's General HospitalPassaic, NJ3.7 mi3 of 5(973) 365-4300
Hackensack Meridian Mountainside MedicalMontclair, NJ3.8 mi4 of 5(973) 429-6000
Clara Maass Medical CenterBelleville, NJ5.3 mi3 of 5(973) 450-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Montclair State University. 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 Montclair State University

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.

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.

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Questions

Companion Care in Montclair State University: common questions

How many seniors live alone in Montclair State University?

About 0 residents aged 65 or older, — of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024).

How much does companion care cost in Montclair State University?

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).

What does a companion caregiver do in Montclair State University?

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 (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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