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New Jersey In-Home Care by the Numbers
Paying the Monthly In-Home Care Bill in New Jersey
The New Jersey median for a home health aide is $7,245 a month (CareScout 2025, based on 44 hours of care a week), 9% above the U.S. median of $6,673. At about $38 an hour, most New Jersey families start with a few shifts a week and add hours as needs grow, so the real bill is often lower than the full-time figure.
| Type of care | New Jersey per month | U.S. per month | Share up to $3,845 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-home care (non-medical, 44 hrs/week) | $7,245 | $6,673 | 53% |
| Adult day care | $2,167 | $2,058 | 100% |
| Assisted living | $8,710 | $6,200 | 44% |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $12,775 | $9,581 | 30% |
All New Jersey figures are CareScout 2025 medians. Agency rates vary with the hours, the shift length and whether care is overnight.
Check New Jersey Aid & Attendance Eligibility for In-Home Care
Paid caregivers at home count as care costs for Aid & Attendance. A New Jersey veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month.
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273,031 Veterans Call New Jersey Home
New Jersey is home to 273,031 veterans, 156,902 of them 65 or older, according to the American Community Survey (2020–2024). New Jersey had 94,150 home health and personal care aide jobs in 2022, with 22.2% growth projected by 2032, so ask any agency how it staffs weekends and holidays.
Where New Jersey In-Home Care Partners Are
Patriot Angels works with 11 in-home care providers in New Jersey.
| City | Partners | Home care agencies |
|---|---|---|
| South Orange | 1 | 1 |
| Cranford | 1 | 1 |
| Moorestown | 1 | 1 |
| Berlin | 1 | 1 |
| Ocean City | 1 | 1 |
| Vineland | 1 | 1 |
| Flemington | 1 | 1 |
| Hackensack | 1 | 1 |
Operators with the most New Jersey locations: Griswold Home Care (11).
Featured New Jersey Partners
Licensing for New Jersey Home Care Agencies
New Jersey requires agencies that provide non-medical personal care to hold a license, the Health Care Service Firm registration; aides certified as Certified Homemaker-Home Health Aides, issued by New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. Ask any agency for its license number and look it up before the first visit.
An agency that employs its caregivers handles payroll taxes and workers’ comp. A private hire leaves those duties with the family.
How New Jersey Families Pay for In-Home Care
NJ FamilyCare Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS)
New Jersey Medicaid can pay for personal care at home for people who meet its medical and financial rules; waiting lists are common.
Aid & Attendance
Paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, so it can cover agency caregivers or a person the family hires in New Jersey.
Housebound benefit
A veteran mostly confined to the New Jersey home may get the smaller Housebound allowance instead of Aid & Attendance.
Find In-Home Care in Your New Jersey City
11 New Jersey cities have a in-home care page. Numbers show Patriot Angels partners.
Neighboring states: New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware.
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New Jersey In-Home Care Questions
How much does in-home care cost in New Jersey?
The New Jersey median is $7,245 a month for 44 hours a week, about $38 an hour (CareScout 2025).
Can Aid & Attendance pay for home care in New Jersey?
Yes. It is paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, who can use up to $3,845 a month to pay a New Jersey agency or a private caregiver.
Do New Jersey home care agencies need a license?
Yes. New Jersey licenses non-medical home care agencies.
Does New Jersey Medicaid pay for care at home?
NJ FamilyCare Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) can pay for personal care at home for people who qualify.
How many Patriot Angels in-home care partners serve New Jersey?
11 providers in 11 cities.
New to Home Care? Start Here
For the in-home care basics that apply in New Jersey and every other state, start with the national guide.
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