Home Health Aides in The College of New Jersey, 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 The College of New Jersey for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in The College of New Jersey, NJ: the local picture
3 Medicare-certified home health agencies list The College of New Jersey ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 3 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.
The College of New Jersey has about 0 residents aged 65 or older.
The College of New Jersey compared with Mercer County and New Jersey
| Census figure | The College of New Jersey | Mercer County | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65 or older | 0.0% | 16% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 24% | 36% | 33% |
Older residents in towns around The College of New Jersey
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrenceville, NJ | 3.1 mi | 898 | 8.6% |
| Trenton, NJ | 3.2 mi | 10,831 | 37% |
| Yardley, PA | 3.8 mi | 494 | 20% |
| Pennington, NJ | 3.9 mi | 649 | 26% |
| Morrisville, PA | 4.2 mi | 1,507 | 42% |
| Mercerville, NJ | 5.0 mi | 2,871 | 39% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving The College of New Jersey
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wood Johnson Visiting Nurses, Inc | North Brunswick, NJ | 20 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (732) 224-6991 |
| Penn Medicine Home Health Princeton Health | Princeton, NJ | 9.9 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (609) 497-4900 |
| Mercer Care | Bordentown, NJ | 9.5 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (609) 227-2727 |
Straight-line miles from the center of The College of New Jersey. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a home health aide can help with
- Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
- Transfers, walking and positioning
- Meals and help with eating
- Medication reminders
What home health aides costs in The College of New Jersey
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.
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.
Home Health Aides in The College of New Jersey: common questions
Which home health agencies serve The College of New Jersey?
Medicare lists 3 certified agencies whose service area includes The College of New Jersey ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Robert Wood Johnson Visiting Nurses, Inc (4.5 of 5), Penn Medicine Home Health Princeton Health (3.5 of 5), Mercer Care (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health aides cost in The College of New Jersey?
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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Home Health Aides in nearby cities
- Home Health Aides in Lawrenceville, NJ
- Home Health Aides in Trenton, NJ
- Home Health Aides in Yardley, PA
- Home Health Aides in Pennington, NJ
- Home Health Aides in Morrisville, PA
- Home Health Aides in Mercerville, NJ
- Home Health Aides in White Horse, NJ
- Home Health Aides in Hamilton Square, NJ
- Home Health Aides in Fairless Hills, PA
- Home Health Aides in Woodbourne, PA
- Home Health Aides in Yardville, NJ
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- Home Health Aides in Princeton, NJ
- Home Health Aides in Levittown, PA
- Home Health Aides in Bordentown, NJ
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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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