Tenafly, New Jersey

Home Health Aides in Tenafly, NJ

Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in Tenafly for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Home Health Aides in Tenafly, NJ: the local picture

7
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Tenafly ZIP codes in their service area
$17.83
median hourly wage of home care aides in New Jersey (BLS, May 2025)
2,184
residents 65 or older (14% of Tenafly)
25%
of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Bergen County)

7 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Tenafly 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.

Tenafly has about 2,184 residents aged 65 or older, 25% of whom report a disability.

Tenafly compared with Bergen County and New Jersey

Census figureTenaflyBergen CountyNew Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability25%26%30%
Residents 65 or older14%18%17%
Residents 85 or older2.6%2.5%2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone21%24%27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)10.0%8.4%9.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home51%42%33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$149,875$82,484—

Older residents in towns around Tenafly

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Cresskill, NJ1.6 mi1,72131%
Englewood, NJ2.2 mi5,60724%
Englewood Cliffs, NJ2.3 mi1,19323%
Demarest, NJ2.5 mi85123%
Bergenfield, NJ2.5 mi4,78033%
Dumont, NJ2.9 mi3,00230%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Tenafly

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Amedisys Home HealthHackensack, NJ5.6 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(201) 342-6311
Valley Home Care Inc.Paramus, NJ6.4 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(201) 291-6000
Visiting Nurse Association Of Englewood, IncEnglewood, NJ2.2 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(201) 894-3333
Holy Name Home CareTeaneck, NJ3.7 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(201) 833-3000
Adoration Home HealthClifton, NJ12 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(973) 365-5200
Ascend Home HealthRochelle Park, NJ6.8 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(201) 358-2666
Visiting Health Services Of New JerseyWoodland Park, NJ14 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(973) 256-4636

Straight-line miles from the center of Tenafly. 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 Tenafly

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 12% of the $12,490 monthly median income of Tenafly 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 Tenafly: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Tenafly?

Medicare lists 7 certified agencies whose service area includes Tenafly 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), Visiting Nurse Association Of Englewood, Inc (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Tenafly?

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 12% of the $12,490 monthly median income of Tenafly 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.

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.

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