We're still building out our assisted living directory for Union City, NJ. The median estimated cost is $9,152/mo. That's above the New Jersey state median by about 5%. Browse nearby cities or the New Jersey page while we finish adding local providers.
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Median monthly price, Union City
$9,152/mo
Estimated range $8,921 – $10,098
● Union City $9,152 ○ National median $6,230
2025 figures
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Home care in Union City runs about $40 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:
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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.
Nearby cities: Jersey City · Newark · Englewood
Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Union City.
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We don't have licensed assisted living communities listed for Union City, NJ yet.
Nearby cities are linked below.
In the last 365 days: 5 newly licensed. Counts come from our ingestion diffs, not a complete state registry dump.
Union City, in Hudson County, has about 66,463 residents. About 8,359 of them (13%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $64,310.
Source: US Census BureauArea Agency on Aging serving this city.
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.
VA Medical Center in East Orange.
Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.
National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.
Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →
Union City's median assisted living cost is about 5% higher than the New Jersey state median.
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