Mobility Assistance in Union City, NJ

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Union City, NJ: the local picture

34%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Hudson County)

1,079

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

1.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (North Bergen)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Hudson County)

About 2,787 Union City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34%; 23% in Hudson County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,079 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Union City that list physical therapy include Promise Care NJ and Bayada Home Health Care Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Union City compared with Hudson County and New Jersey

Census figure	Union City	Hudson County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	23%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	16%	9.5%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	31%	27%
Households with no vehicle	41%	33%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,088	$46,154	—

Older residents in towns around Union City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hoboken, NJ	1.5 mi	4,015	20%
West New York, NJ	1.8 mi	6,557	24%
Secaucus, NJ	2.1 mi	3,294	19%
Guttenberg, NJ	2.3 mi	1,745	20%
Fairview, NJ	4.0 mi	1,738	14%
Jersey City, NJ	4.2 mi	34,667	23%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Promise Care NJ	West New York, NJ	1.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 418-6800
Bayada Home Health Care Inc	North Bergen, NJ	1.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(201) 377-6000
Amedisys Home Health	Hackensack, NJ	8.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 342-6311
Adoration Home Health	Bayonne, NJ	8.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(201) 339-2500
Visiting Health Services Of New Jersey	Woodland Park, NJ	12 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 256-4636

Emergency hospitals near Union City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Palisades Medical Center	North Bergen, NJ	1.9 mi	2 of 5	(201) 854-5000
Hudson Regional Hospital	Secaucus, NJ	2.3 mi	2 of 5	(201) 392-3200

Straight-line miles from the center of Union City. 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 Union City

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 56% of the $2,757 monthly median income of Union City 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 Union City: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Union City?

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 56% of the $2,757 monthly median income of Union City 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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Union City, NJ