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Montclair State University, New Jersey

Housekeeping Help for Seniors in Montclair State University, NJ

Light housekeeping, laundry, changing beds and keeping the home safe and tidy for an older adult who lives there. 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

Senior Housekeeping in Montclair State University, NJ: the local picture

0
residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)
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 difficulty doing errands alone (—; 14% in Passaic County); housework usually becomes hard around the same time.

0 Montclair State University households headed by someone 65+ own their home and 0 rent. In a house, say whether you also need help with stairs, the yard or the garage; those are often separate jobs.

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%
Residents 65 or older0.0%16%17%

Older residents in towns around Montclair State University

TownDistanceResidents 65+Errand difficulty (65+)
Great Notch, NJ0.7 mi83912%
Upper Montclair, NJ1.6 mi1,8358.4%
Woodland Park, NJ1.7 mi2,68511%
Clifton, NJ2.0 mi17,46315%
Brookdale, NJ2.4 mi1,57518%
Singac, NJ2.7 mi55912%
What it covers

What a caregiver for housekeeping can help with

  • Dusting, vacuuming and mopping
  • Laundry, ironing and changing beds
  • Kitchen and bathroom cleaning
  • Taking out trash and recycling
Cost

What housekeeping help 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 housekeeping

Housekeeping help is non-medical and often comes alongside companionship or meal help. Heavy cleaning, deep cleaning, moving furniture and yard work are usually separate jobs, so say in your posting exactly what you need.

Questions worth asking: Which household tasks will you do, and which not? Do you bring your own supplies? Can you combine housekeeping with company or meals? More in our senior housekeeping guide.

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Questions

Senior Housekeeping in Montclair State University: common questions

How much does housekeeping help 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).

Is a housekeeper the same as a caregiver?

Not always. A housekeeper cleans; a caregiver may also give company, meals and personal care. Many caregivers on CaregiverConnect do light housekeeping as part of their visits.

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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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