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In-Home Care for Veterans in Rutgers University-Busch Campus, NJ

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Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Rutgers University-Busch Campus, NJ: the local picture

3
veterans aged 65 or older (33% of residents 65+)
9
residents 65 or older (0.2% of Rutgers University-Busch Campus)
$17.83
median hourly wage of home care aides in New Jersey (BLS, May 2025)

About 3 Rutgers University-Busch Campus residents aged 65 or older are veterans (33% of that age group; 8.6% in Middlesex County), out of 30 veterans of all adult ages in town.

Rutgers University-Busch Campus compared with Middlesex County and New Jersey

Census figureRutgers University-Busch CampusMiddlesex CountyNew Jersey
Residents 65+ who are veterans33%8.6%9.8%
Residents 65 or older0.2%16%17%

Older residents in towns around Rutgers University-Busch Campus

TownDistanceResidents 65+Veterans (65+)
Rutgers University-Livingston Campus, NJ1.2 mi0—
East Franklin, NJ1.8 mi1,0155.8%
Somerset, NJ1.9 mi3,9058.7%
Highland Park, NJ2.5 mi1,59813%
New Brunswick, NJ2.6 mi3,6269.1%
South Bound Brook, NJ3.9 mi64012%

Hospitals near Rutgers University-Busch Campus

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
University Behavioral Health CarePiscataway, NJ2.2 minot rated(732) 235-5900
Robert Wood Johnson University HospitalNew Brunswick, NJ2.3 mi2 of 5(732) 828-3000
Saint Peter's University HospitalNew Brunswick, NJ2.3 mi3 of 5(732) 745-8600

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

What it covers

What a caregiver for a veteran can help with

  • Company and help around the house
  • Personal care: bathing, dressing, toileting
  • Rides to VA and other appointments
  • Meals and medication reminders
Cost

What veterans’ home care costs in Rutgers University-Busch 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.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for a veteran

The VA’s Homemaker and Home Health Aide program sends a trained aide, supervised by a registered nurse, to help eligible veterans with daily activities at home. The Aid and Attendance benefit adds monthly payments to a VA pension for veterans who need help with daily activities. The VA Caregiver Support Line is 1-855-260-3274.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for veterans before? Can you drive to the VA medical center or clinic? Are you comfortable with the paperwork VA programs need? More in our veterans’ home care guide.

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Questions

Veterans’ Home Care in Rutgers University-Busch Campus: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Rutgers University-Busch 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).

Does the VA pay for in-home care?

For eligible veterans, VA programs such as Homemaker and Home Health Aide care can provide help at home, and Aid and Attendance can add to a VA pension. Ask the VA about eligibility; the Caregiver Support Line is 1-855-260-3274 (caregiver.va.gov).

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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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