Mobility Assistance in Hackensack, NJ

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Hackensack, NJ: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Bergen County)

1,030

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Hackensack)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Bergen County)

About 1,875 Hackensack residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 17% in Bergen County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,030 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Hackensack that list physical therapy include Amedisys Home Health and Valley Home Care Inc.; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Hackensack compared with Bergen County and New Jersey

Census figure	Hackensack	Bergen County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	17%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.3%	7.0%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	24%	27%
Households with no vehicle	14%	7.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,558	$82,484	—

Older residents in towns around Hackensack

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Maywood, NJ	1.3 mi	2,397	23%
Bogota, NJ	1.3 mi	1,699	12%
Lodi, NJ	2.1 mi	3,553	14%
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ	2.4 mi	2,073	22%
River Edge, NJ	2.6 mi	2,006	18%
Ridgefield Park, NJ	2.7 mi	1,895	14%

Home health agencies serving Hackensack (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Hackensack, NJ	0.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 342-6311
Valley Home Care Inc.	Paramus, NJ	4.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 291-6000
Visiting Nurse Association Of Englewood, Inc	Englewood, NJ	3.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 894-3333
Hackensack Meridian Jfk At Home	Iselin, NJ	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(732) 317-5777
Holy Name Home Care	Teaneck, NJ	1.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 833-3000
Adoration Home Health	Clifton, NJ	6.7 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 365-5200

Emergency hospitals near Hackensack

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Hackensack University Medical Center	Hackensack, NJ	0.3 mi	5 of 5	(551) 996-2000
Holy Name Medical Center	Teaneck, NJ	1.8 mi	5 of 5	(201) 833-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Hackensack. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for mobility help can help with

Steadying walks inside and outside the home
Transfers: bed, chair, toilet, shower and car
Help with walkers, canes and wheelchairs
The home exercises a physical therapist set

Cost

What mobility assistance costs in Hackensack

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 32% of the $4,880 monthly median income of Hackensack 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 caregiver for mobility help

Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older, and over 14 million, or 1 in 4, older adults report falling every year (CDC).

Questions worth asking: Which transfers are you trained to do safely? Have you used a gait belt, walker or wheelchair with clients? What would you do if my parent started to fall? More in our mobility assistance guide.

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

Questions

Mobility Assistance in Hackensack: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Hackensack?

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 32% of the $4,880 monthly median income of Hackensack 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 does a caregiver do to help with mobility?

Walks beside the person, helps them stand and sit, transfers them to bed, chair, toilet, shower or car, and keeps walkways clear. They do not replace a physical therapist.

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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.

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