Montclair State University, New Jersey

Home Health Aides in Montclair State University, NJ

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Local figures

Home Health Aides in Montclair State University, NJ: the local picture

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Montclair State University ZIP codes in their service area

$17.83

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

residents 65 or older (0.0% of Montclair State University)

4 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Montclair State University ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 4 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.

Montclair State University has about 0 residents aged 65 or older.

Montclair State University compared with Passaic County and New Jersey

Census figure	Montclair State University	Passaic County	New Jersey
Residents 65 or older	0.0%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	18%	51%	33%

Older residents in towns around Montclair State University

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Great Notch, NJ	0.7 mi	839	23%
Upper Montclair, NJ	1.6 mi	1,835	15%
Woodland Park, NJ	1.7 mi	2,685	21%
Clifton, NJ	2.0 mi	17,463	34%
Brookdale, NJ	2.4 mi	1,575	32%
Singac, NJ	2.7 mi	559	16%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Montclair State University

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Hackensack, NJ	7.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 342-6311
Valley Home Care Inc.	Paramus, NJ	8.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 291-6000
Adoration Home Health	Clifton, NJ	2.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 365-5200
Visiting Health Services Of New Jersey	Woodland Park, NJ	1.5 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 256-4636

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 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 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 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 Montclair State University: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Montclair State University?

Medicare lists 4 certified agencies whose service area includes Montclair State University ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amedisys Home Health (4.5 of 5), Valley Home Care Inc. (4.5 of 5), Adoration Home Health (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Montclair State University?

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 (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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