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Home Health Aides in Stockton University, NJ

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Local figures

Home Health Aides in Stockton University, NJ: the local picture

1
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Stockton University ZIP codes in their service area
$17.83
median hourly wage of home care aides in New Jersey (BLS, May 2025)
0
residents 65 or older (0.0% of Stockton University)

1 Medicare-certified home health agency lists Stockton University 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.

Stockton University has about 0 residents aged 65 or older.

Stockton University compared with Atlantic County and New Jersey

Census figureStockton UniversityAtlantic CountyNew Jersey
Residents 65 or older0.0%20%17%
Residents 85 or older0.0%2.0%2.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home20%26%33%

Older residents in towns around Stockton University

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Pomona, NJ1.1 mi1,89149%
Smithville, NJ3.8 mi2,79432%
Absecon, NJ5.2 mi1,61538%
Egg Harbor City, NJ6.0 mi84047%
McKee City, NJ6.2 mi1,87153%
Pleasantville, NJ6.9 mi2,62437%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Stockton University

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.Egg Harbor Township, NJ8.3 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(609) 272-1200

Straight-line miles from the center of Stockton 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 Stockton 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.

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Questions

Home Health Aides in Stockton University: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Stockton University?

Medicare lists 1 certified agencies whose service area includes Stockton University ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Stockton 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).

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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