Live-In Caregivers in Montclair State University, NJ

Local figures

Live-In Caregivers in Montclair State University, NJ: the local picture

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residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

$15.92

New Jersey minimum wage per hour

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

$17.83

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

About 0 Montclair State University residents are 85 or older. Live-in care is most often arranged for this age group, when help is needed through the day and someone should be close at night.

Montclair State University compared with Passaic County and New Jersey

Census figure	Montclair State University	Passaic County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	0.0%	16%	17%
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+	Residents 85+
Great Notch, NJ	0.7 mi	839	58
Upper Montclair, NJ	1.6 mi	1,835	114
Woodland Park, NJ	1.7 mi	2,685	459
Clifton, NJ	2.0 mi	17,463	2,095
Brookdale, NJ	2.4 mi	1,575	196
Singac, NJ	2.7 mi	559	62

Emergency hospitals near Montclair State University

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Mary's General Hospital	Passaic, NJ	3.7 mi	3 of 5	(973) 365-4300
Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical	Montclair, NJ	3.8 mi	4 of 5	(973) 429-6000
Clara Maass Medical Center	Belleville, NJ	5.3 mi	3 of 5	(973) 450-2000

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 live-in caregiver can help with

Help across the day: meals, housekeeping, personal care
Someone in the home overnight if help is needed
Medication reminders and appointment rides
Companionship and a steady routine

Cost

What live-in care costs in Montclair State University

Live-in pay is often agreed by the day or week, but every hour worked counts toward minimum wage. At $17.83 an hour (the New Jersey median aide wage), a live-in caregiver paid for 50 hours a week costs about $3,863 a month. Round-the-clock shift care, 168 paid hours a week across two or three caregivers, comes to about $12,980 a month. Private rates are agreed with the caregiver, and overtime rules can add to both. 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 live-in caregiver

Put the arrangement in writing: hours on duty, sleep time, days off, the room and pay (federal rules: DOL Fact Sheet 79B).

Questions worth asking: Have you lived in with a client before, and for how long? What days off and sleep time do you need? How do you handle being woken at night? More in our live-in caregivers guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Live-In Caregivers in Montclair State University: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Montclair State University?

St Mary's General Hospital in Passaic, about 3.7 mi in a straight line from the center of Montclair State University (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (973) 365-4300. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does live-in care cost in Montclair State University?

Live-in pay is often agreed by the day or week, but every hour worked counts toward minimum wage. At $17.83 an hour (the New Jersey median aide wage), a live-in caregiver paid for 50 hours a week costs about $3,863 a month. Round-the-clock shift care, 168 paid hours a week across two or three caregivers, comes to about $12,980 a month. Private rates are agreed with the caregiver, and overtime rules can add to both. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Live-in or 24-hour care in Montclair State University?

A live-in caregiver sleeps in the home and has protected sleep and break time. 24-hour care uses two or three caregivers in shifts so someone is always awake. Choose shifts if help is needed several times a night.

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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.