Home Health Aides in Forked River, NJ: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Forked River, NJ: the local picture

3

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Forked River ZIP codes in their service area

$17.83

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

1,315

residents 65 or older (25% of Forked River)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Ocean County)

3 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Forked River ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 3 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.

Forked River has about 1,315 residents aged 65 or older, 30% of whom report a disability.

Forked River compared with Ocean County and New Jersey

Census figure	Forked River	Ocean County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	31%	30%
Residents 65 or older	25%	23%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.4%	3.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	30%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	8.3%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.3%	13%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,667	$62,752	—

Older residents in towns around Forked River

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Barnegat, NJ	5.4 mi	593	12%
Beachwood, NJ	7.2 mi	2,182	22%
Ocean Acres, NJ	7.9 mi	3,300	29%
South Toms River, NJ	7.9 mi	289	27%
Holiday City South, NJ	9.4 mi	2,808	34%
Holiday City-Berkeley, NJ	11 mi	8,958	39%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Forked River

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc	Whiting, NJ	8.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(732) 350-2355
Visiting Nurse Association Of Central Jersey Home Care And Hospice	Toms River, NJ	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(732) 818-6872
Hackensack Meridian At Home Ocean County	Brick, NJ	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(732) 206-8100

Straight-line miles from the center of Forked River. 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 Forked River

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 $5,972 monthly median income of Forked River 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 Forked River: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Forked River?

Medicare lists 3 certified agencies whose service area includes Forked River ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Bayada Home Health Care, Inc (4.5 of 5), Visiting Nurse Association Of Central Jersey Home Care And Hospice (4 of 5), Hackensack Meridian At Home Ocean County (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Forked River?

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 $5,972 monthly median income of Forked River 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.

Home Health Aides in Forked River, NJ