Home Health Aides in High Bridge, NJ: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in High Bridge, NJ: the local picture

2

Medicare-certified home health agencies list High Bridge ZIP codes in their service area

$17.83

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

425

residents 65 or older (12% of High Bridge)

21%

of residents 65+ report a disability (23% in Hunterdon County)

2 Medicare-certified home health agencies list High Bridge ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 2 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.

High Bridge has about 425 residents aged 65 or older, 21% of whom report a disability.

High Bridge compared with Hunterdon County and New Jersey

Census figure	High Bridge	Hunterdon County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	23%	30%
Residents 65 or older	12%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	21%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.9%	5.0%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	18%	14%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,362	$92,323	—

Older residents in towns around High Bridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Clinton, NJ	2.6 mi	375	25%
White House Station, NJ	7.0 mi	1,398	28%
Washington, NJ	7.8 mi	985	26%
Beattystown, NJ	11 mi	474	54%
Flemington, NJ	11 mi	670	15%
Neshanic Station, NJ	13 mi	734	20%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving High Bridge

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Visiting Nurse Assoc Of Northern New Jersey, Inc	Morristown, NJ	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 451-4100
Hunterdon Medical Center Home Health	Flemington, NJ	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(908) 788-6138

Straight-line miles from the center of High Bridge. 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 High Bridge

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 25% of the $6,114 monthly median income of High Bridge 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 High Bridge: common questions

Which home health agencies serve High Bridge?

Medicare lists 2 certified agencies whose service area includes High Bridge ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Visiting Nurse Assoc Of Northern New Jersey, Inc (4 of 5), Hunterdon Medical Center Home Health (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in High Bridge?

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 25% of the $6,114 monthly median income of High Bridge 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 High Bridge, NJ