Senior Transportation in Camden, NJ: Rides With a Caregiver

Local figures

Senior Transportation in Camden, NJ: the local picture

31%

of households have no vehicle (11% in Camden County)

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Camden)

8,123

residents 65 or older (11% of Camden)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Camden County)

About 7,532 Camden households, 31%, have no vehicle (11% in Camden County). The Census figure covers all ages, but older adults who stop driving are a large part of it.

Hospitals with an emergency department near Camden: Cooper University Hospital in Camden (0.3 mi); Virtua Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital in Camden (0.3 mi); Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia (2.9 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

48% of residents 65 and older report a disability. If walking is hard, look for a caregiver who is comfortable with walkers and car transfers, not only a driver.

Camden compared with Camden County and New Jersey

Census figure	Camden	Camden County	New Jersey
Households with no vehicle	31%	11%	11%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	36%	30%
Residents 65 or older	11%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	29%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	26%	12%	9.7%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.8%	2.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,739	$62,127	—

Older residents in towns around Camden

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Woodlynne, NJ	1.5 mi	170	14%
Collingswood, NJ	2.1 mi	2,243	11%
Oaklyn, NJ	2.8 mi	572	6.3%
Merchantville, NJ	3.1 mi	565	5.7%
Gloucester City, NJ	3.2 mi	1,539	15%
Westmont, NJ	3.4 mi	2,806	9.3%

Hospitals near Camden

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Cooper University Hospital	Camden, NJ	0.3 mi	2 of 5	(856) 342-2000
Virtua Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital	Camden, NJ	0.3 mi	2 of 5	(856) 886-5373
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital	Philadelphia, PA	2.9 mi	3 of 5	(215) 955-6000
Pennsylvania Hospital	Philadelphia, PA	2.9 mi	4 of 5	(215) 829-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Camden. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver who drives can help with

Rides to doctor, dental and therapy appointments
Waiting during the appointment and taking notes
Grocery shopping, pharmacy and errands
Trips to church, the senior center and family

Cost

What senior transportation costs in Camden

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 58% of the $2,645 monthly median income of Camden 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 who drives

Giving up driving is a common reason older adults start to miss appointments and see fewer people. Before a caregiver drives, agree whose car is used, check that the auto insurance covers it, and agree a mileage rate in writing. The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center and the Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116) can point you to free and low-cost ride programs.

Questions worth asking: May I see your license and proof of auto insurance? Will you drive your car or ours? How do you help someone with a walker in and out of the car? More in our senior transportation guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Senior Transportation in Camden: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Camden?

Cooper University Hospital in Camden, about 0.3 mi in a straight line from the center of Camden (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (856) 342-2000. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in Camden?

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 58% of the $2,645 monthly median income of Camden 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).

Does Medicare pay for rides to appointments?

Original Medicare covers emergency ambulance trips, not routine rides. Medicaid covers non-emergency medical transportation for eligible members, and some Medicare Advantage plans include rides (Medicare.gov).

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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.

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