Home Health Aides in Cape May Court House, NJ

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Cape May Court House, NJ: the local picture

1

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Cape May Court House ZIP codes in their service area

$17.83

median hourly wage of home care aides in New Jersey (BLS, May 2025)

1,888

residents 65 or older (34% of Cape May Court House)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Cape May County)

1 Medicare-certified home health agency lists Cape May Court House ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 1 of those list home health aide services. Agency aides are usually part of care a doctor orders. For help beyond those visits, families hire an aide directly.

Home health and personal care aides in New Jersey earn a median $17.83 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $16.67 and $21.43.

Cape May Court House has about 1,888 residents aged 65 or older, 25% of whom report a disability.

Cape May Court House compared with Cape May County and New Jersey

Census figure	Cape May Court House	Cape May County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	34%	30%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	2.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	26%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.5%	6.4%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	8.9%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,543	$73,260	—

Older residents in towns around Cape May Court House

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Whitesboro, NJ	3.4 mi	415	37%
Rio Grande, NJ	5.1 mi	851	34%
North Wildwood, NJ	5.2 mi	1,855	20%
Wildwood, NJ	6.3 mi	930	37%
Villas, NJ	7.5 mi	2,402	37%
Wildwood Crest, NJ	7.5 mi	1,363	32%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Cape May Court House

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Cape Regional Home Health Care, LLC	Cape May Court House, NJ	4.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(609) 465-1205

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

What it covers

What a home health aide can help with

Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
Transfers, walking and positioning
Meals and help with eating
Medication reminders

Cost

What home health aides costs in Cape May Court House

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 26% of the $5,962 monthly median income of Cape May Court House 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 home health aide

Federal rules require home health aides who work for Medicare-certified agencies to complete at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, or pass a competency evaluation (42 CFR 484.80). Many states add their own requirements.

Questions worth asking: Where did you train, and can I see the certificate? Have you worked for a home health agency? Which transfers and equipment are you trained on? More in our home health aides guide.

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

Questions

Home Health Aides in Cape May Court House: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Cape May Court House?

Medicare lists 1 certified agencies whose service area includes Cape May Court House ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Cape Regional Home Health Care, LLC (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Cape May Court House?

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 26% of the $5,962 monthly median income of Cape May Court House 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 is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?

Both are trained in personal care. A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state exam and is on the state nurse aide registry, and often works in nursing homes and hospitals. A home health aide is trained for care in the home. Neither does skilled nursing.

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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.