Home Health Aides in Somerset, NJ: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Somerset, NJ: the local picture

7

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

$17.83

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

3,905

residents 65 or older (17% of Somerset)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Somerset County)

7 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Somerset ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 7 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.

Somerset has about 3,905 residents aged 65 or older, 27% of whom report a disability.

Somerset compared with Somerset County and New Jersey

Census figure	Somerset	Somerset County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	24%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.8%	6.2%	9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	32%	35%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$88,056	$92,278	—

Older residents in towns around Somerset

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
East Franklin, NJ	1.9 mi	1,015	56%
Rutgers University-Busch Campus, NJ	1.9 mi	9	—
Franklin Center, NJ	2.7 mi	2,246	30%
Rutgers University-Livingston Campus, NJ	3.0 mi	0	—
Six Mile Run, NJ	3.2 mi	450	54%
New Brunswick, NJ	3.3 mi	3,626	37%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Somerset

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Robert Wood Johnson Visiting Nurses, Inc	North Brunswick, NJ	3.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(732) 224-6991
Atlantic Visiting Nurse	Morristown, NJ	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 379-8400
Hackensack Meridian Jfk At Home	Iselin, NJ	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(732) 317-5777
Community Visiting Nurse Service	Somerville, NJ	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(908) 725-9355
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Cranford, NJ	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(908) 352-5694
Visiting Nurse Association Of Central Jersey Home Care And Hospice	Toms River, NJ	41 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(732) 818-6872
Barnabas Health Home Care And Hospice	West Orange, NJ	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 243-9666

Straight-line miles from the center of Somerset. 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 Somerset

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 21% of the $7,338 monthly median income of Somerset 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 Somerset: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Somerset?

Medicare lists 7 certified agencies whose service area includes Somerset ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Robert Wood Johnson Visiting Nurses, Inc (4.5 of 5), Atlantic Visiting Nurse (4.5 of 5), Hackensack Meridian Jfk At Home (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Somerset?

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 21% of the $7,338 monthly median income of Somerset 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 Somerset, NJ