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Montclair State University, New Jersey

In-Home Personal Care in Montclair State University, NJ

Hands-on help with bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming, at home and on the person’s own schedule. 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

Personal Care in Montclair State University, NJ: the local picture

0
residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)
4
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Montclair State University ZIP codes in their service area
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 aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (—; 7.6% in Passaic County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

0 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (—), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

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+Self-care difficulty (65+)
Great Notch, NJ0.7 mi8398.9%
Upper Montclair, NJ1.6 mi1,8356.4%
Woodland Park, NJ1.7 mi2,6855.9%
Clifton, NJ2.0 mi17,4637.6%
Brookdale, NJ2.4 mi1,5759.1%
Singac, NJ2.7 mi5591.6%

Home health agencies with aides serving Montclair State University

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

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 personal care aide can help with

  • Bathing or showering, with a shower chair if needed
  • Dressing and undressing
  • Toileting and incontinence care
  • Grooming: hair, shaving and oral care
Cost

What personal care 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 personal care aide

The Census Bureau asks whether a person has difficulty dressing or bathing, which it calls a self-care difficulty; it is the clearest sign that someone needs personal care. Medicare does not pay for personal care when it is the only care needed (Medicare.gov), but many state Medicaid programs do for people who qualify.

Questions worth asking: How do you protect a client’s dignity during bathing and toileting? Are you trained in safe transfers? Can you keep the same morning or evening hours each day? More in our personal care guide.

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Questions

Personal Care in Montclair State University: common questions

How much does personal care 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 is the difference between personal care and companion care?

Companion care is company and help around the house. Personal care is hands-on help with the body: bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming. Many caregivers offer both; say in your posting which you need.

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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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