In-Home Personal Care in Rutgers University-Livingston Campus, NJ
Hands-on help with bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming, at home and on the person’s own schedule. Post what you need in Rutgers University-Livingston Campus for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Personal Care in Rutgers University-Livingston Campus, NJ: the local picture
About 0 Rutgers University-Livingston Campus residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (—; 7.4% in Middlesex 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.
Rutgers University-Livingston Campus compared with Middlesex County and New Jersey
| Census figure | Rutgers University-Livingston Campus | Middlesex County | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.1% |
Older residents in towns around Rutgers University-Livingston Campus
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers University-Busch Campus, NJ | 1.2 mi | 9 | — |
| Highland Park, NJ | 1.5 mi | 1,598 | 4.7% |
| New Brunswick, NJ | 2.1 mi | 3,626 | 6.8% |
| East Franklin, NJ | 2.2 mi | 1,015 | 4.1% |
| Somerset, NJ | 3.0 mi | 3,905 | 8.5% |
| South Plainfield, NJ | 4.2 mi | 4,758 | 2.8% |
Home health agencies with aides serving Rutgers University-Livingston Campus
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting Nurse Association Of Central Jersey Home Care And Hospice | Toms River, NJ | 40 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (732) 818-6872 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Rutgers University-Livingston Campus. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What personal care costs in Rutgers University-Livingston Campus
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.
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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Personal Care in Rutgers University-Livingston Campus: common questions
How much does personal care cost in Rutgers University-Livingston Campus?
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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