Senior Transportation in Leisure Village West, NJ

Local figures

Senior Transportation in Leisure Village West, NJ: the local picture

14%

of households have no vehicle (6.0% in Ocean County)

3.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Toms River)

2,809

residents 65 or older (71% of Leisure Village West)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Ocean County)

About 373 Leisure Village West households, 14%, have no vehicle (6.0% in Ocean 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 Leisure Village West: Community Medical Center in Toms River (3.2 mi); Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus in Lakewood (6.6 mi); Ocean Medical Center in Brick (10 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

36% 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.

Leisure Village West compared with Ocean County and New Jersey

Census figure	Leisure Village West	Ocean County	New Jersey
Households with no vehicle	14%	6.0%	11%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	31%	30%
Residents 65 or older	71%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	30%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.6%	8.3%	9.7%
Residents 85 or older	17%	3.1%	2.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,260	$62,752	—

Older residents in towns around Leisure Village West

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Leisure Knoll, NJ	0.7 mi	1,810	3.3%
Pine Lake Park, NJ	1.3 mi	1,290	3.9%
Lakehurst, NJ	2.1 mi	476	7.3%
Holiday City-Berkeley, NJ	3.3 mi	8,958	12%
Pine Ridge at Crestwood, NJ	3.8 mi	1,762	10%
Holiday City South, NJ	4.5 mi	2,808	4.6%

Hospitals near Leisure Village West

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Community Medical Center	Toms River, NJ	3.2 mi	1 of 5	(732) 557-8000
Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus	Lakewood, NJ	6.6 mi	3 of 5	(732) 363-1900
Ocean Medical Center	Brick, NJ	10 mi	4 of 5	(732) 840-2200
Centrastate Medical Center	Freehold, NJ	16 mi	4 of 5	(732) 294-7012

Straight-line miles from the center of Leisure Village West. 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 Leisure Village West

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 38% of the $4,022 monthly median income of Leisure Village West 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 Leisure Village West: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Leisure Village West?

Community Medical Center in Toms River, about 3.2 mi in a straight line from the center of Leisure Village West (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (732) 557-8000. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in Leisure Village West?

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 38% of the $4,022 monthly median income of Leisure Village West 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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