Companion Care in Palisades Park, NJ for Seniors

Local figures

Companion Care in Palisades Park, NJ: the local picture

3,774

residents 65 or older (19% of Palisades Park)

13%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (24% in Bergen County)

73%

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

18%

of households have no vehicle (7.5% in Bergen County)

About 501 residents of Palisades Park aged 65 or older live alone, 13% of older residents in households (24% in Bergen County). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.

18% of Palisades Park households have no vehicle (7.5% in Bergen County). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

Of the 3,774 Palisades Park residents aged 65 or older, 419 are 85 or older (11%). 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.

957 Palisades Park households headed by someone 65 or older own their home and 574 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 604 older Palisades Park residents (16%) live below the poverty line (8.4% in Bergen 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 73% of Palisades Park residents aged 5 and over speak a language other than English at home. The most common are Korean (7,869), Spanish (3,659), other Indo-European languages (786). 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.

Palisades Park compared with Bergen County and New Jersey

Census figure	Palisades Park	Bergen County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	24%	27%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	17%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	73%	42%	33%
Households with no vehicle	18%	7.5%	11%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	8.4%	9.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	26%	30%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,125	$82,484	—

Older residents in towns around Palisades Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Leonia, NJ	1.2 mi	1,655	26%
Ridgefield Park, NJ	1.3 mi	1,895	30%
Ridgefield, NJ	1.3 mi	1,886	18%
Fort Lee, NJ	1.4 mi	10,047	35%
Cliffside Park, NJ	1.8 mi	5,535	32%
Fairview, NJ	1.8 mi	1,738	31%

Hospitals near Palisades Park (for rides to appointments)

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Holy Name Medical Center	Teaneck, NJ	3.2 mi	5 of 5	(201) 833-3000
Englewood Hospital And Medical Center	Englewood, NJ	3.4 mi	4 of 5	(201) 894-3000
Harlem Hospital Center	New York, NY	3.9 mi	2 of 5	(212) 939-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Palisades Park. 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 Palisades Park

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 22% of the $6,927 monthly median income of Palisades Park 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 Palisades Park: common questions

How many seniors live alone in Palisades Park?

About 501 residents aged 65 or older, 13% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (24% in Bergen County).

How much does companion care cost in Palisades Park?

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 22% of the $6,927 monthly median income of Palisades Park 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 Palisades Park?

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 Palisades Park, NJ