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Mobility Assistance at Home in Montclair State University, NJ

Help walking, getting in and out of bed, chairs, the shower and the car, and staying steady around the home. Post what you need in Montclair State University for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Montclair State University, NJ: the local picture

0
residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)
3.7 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Passaic)
0
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 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (—; 20% in Passaic County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Montclair State University compared with Passaic County and New Jersey

Census figureMontclair State UniversityPassaic CountyNew Jersey
Residents 85 or older0.0%1.9%2.1%

Older residents in towns around Montclair State University

TownDistanceResidents 65+Walking difficulty (65+)
Great Notch, NJ0.7 mi83918%
Upper Montclair, NJ1.6 mi1,8356.8%
Woodland Park, NJ1.7 mi2,68516%
Clifton, NJ2.0 mi17,46321%
Brookdale, NJ2.4 mi1,57521%
Singac, NJ2.7 mi55914%

Home health agencies serving Montclair State University (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Amedisys Home HealthHackensack, NJ7.9 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(201) 342-6311
Valley Home Care Inc.Paramus, NJ8.9 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(201) 291-6000
Adoration Home HealthClifton, NJ2.3 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(973) 365-5200
Visiting Health Services Of New JerseyWoodland Park, NJ1.5 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(973) 256-4636

Emergency hospitals near Montclair State University

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
St Mary's General HospitalPassaic, NJ3.7 mi3 of 5(973) 365-4300
Hackensack Meridian Mountainside MedicalMontclair, NJ3.8 mi4 of 5(973) 429-6000

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 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 Montclair State 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 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 Montclair State University: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Montclair State 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 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 (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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