Mobility Assistance in Upper Montclair, NJ

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Upper Montclair, NJ: the local picture

6.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Essex County)

114

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

2.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Montclair)

15%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Essex County)

About 124 Upper Montclair residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (6.8%; 21% in Essex County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Upper Montclair that list physical therapy include Valley Home Care Inc. and Atlantic Visiting Nurse; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Upper Montclair compared with Essex County and New Jersey

Census figure	Upper Montclair	Essex County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	6.8%	21%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.4%	8.5%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	15%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	31%	27%
Households with no vehicle	5.1%	21%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$180,096	$61,232	—

Older residents in towns around Upper Montclair

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Brookdale, NJ	1.3 mi	1,575	21%
Montclair State University, NJ	1.6 mi	0	—
Great Notch, NJ	2.0 mi	839	18%
Clifton, NJ	2.5 mi	17,463	21%
Glen Ridge, NJ	2.6 mi	998	6.0%
Woodland Park, NJ	3.3 mi	2,685	16%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Valley Home Care Inc.	Paramus, NJ	10 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 291-6000
Atlantic Visiting Nurse	Morristown, NJ	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 379-8400
Promise Care NJ	East Orange, NJ	6.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 378-1000
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc	Livingston, NJ	7.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 535-0543
Adoration Home Health	Clifton, NJ	2.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 365-5200
Barnabas Health Home Care And Hospice	West Orange, NJ	4.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 243-9666

Emergency hospitals near Upper Montclair

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical	Montclair, NJ	2.2 mi	4 of 5	(973) 429-6000
Clara Maass Medical Center	Belleville, NJ	3.9 mi	3 of 5	(973) 450-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Upper Montclair. 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 Upper Montclair

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 10% of the $15,008 monthly median income of Upper Montclair 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 Upper Montclair: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Upper Montclair?

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 10% of the $15,008 monthly median income of Upper Montclair 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 Upper Montclair, NJ