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Updated August 2026

In-Home Care in Fair Lawn, New Jersey

We're still building out our in-home care directory for Fair Lawn, NJ. The estimated cost here is $7,613/mo, the New Jersey median adjusted for local wages. 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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Starting tier, Fair Lawn

$3,460/mo

About 20 hours a week: a common starting point for a new home-care client

Full-time care (44 hrs/week, survey standard)

$7,613/mo

Estimated range $7,421 – $8,400

● Fair Lawn $7,613 at 44 hrs/wk ○ National median $6,769 at 44 hrs/wk

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Fair Lawn

2025 figures

In-Home Care cost comparison (2025)
In-Home CareFair LawnNew JerseyNational
25th percentile$7,421/mo$6,916/mo$6,221/mo
Median$7,613/mo$7,245/mo$6,769/mo
75th percentile$8,400/mo$7,874/mo$7,627/mo

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What home care costs by the hour

Home care in Fair Lawn runs about $39.93 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$3,460
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$7,613
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$29,068

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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: Paterson

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What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Fair Lawn.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day care, family care or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Fair Lawn runs about $2,277 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice. Ask each property about its income limits. The county aging agency at (201) 336-7400 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care

Part-time home care, 20 hours a week, runs about $3,460 a month. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Full-time home care or assisted living

Full-time home care at 44 hours a week runs about $7,613 a month. Assisted living in Fair Lawn runs about $9,152 a month at the median, and smaller homes often charge less.
Over $11,000/mo

Round-the-clock home care or nursing homes

Round-the-clock home care runs about $29,068 a month. Nursing homes in Fair Lawn run about $13,424 a month at the median.
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In-Home Care in Fair Lawn

We do not list a licensed in-home care agency in Fair Lawn yet. An advisor can tell you what is near Fair Lawn at no cost. Sponsored

We don't have licensed in-home care agencies listed for Fair Lawn, NJ yet.

Nearby cities are linked below.

Also serving Fair Lawn

In-home care comes to the home, so agencies based one town over often serve Fair Lawn; their licensed office is simply in a different city. These 1 are based nearby, listed by office location, nearest first. They are separate from the licensed-in-Fair Lawn count above. Always confirm they cover your address.

Ordered by distance from Fair Lawn, never by who pays. Office location is shown on every card.

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Free local help worth saving

Fair Lawn, in Bergen County, has about 35,610 residents. About 6,439 of them (18%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $144,574.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Bergen County Division of Senior Services(201) 336-7400co.bergen.nj.us

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

  • New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • New Jersey State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • New Jersey Aging and Disability Resource Connection1-877-222-3737adrcnj.org

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • East Orange VA Medical Centerva.gov

    VA Medical Center in East Orange.

  • Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS)Official program page

    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 →

Questions families ask

What does in-home care cost per hour in Fair Lawn?

Based on our estimate, in-home care in Fair Lawn runs about $39.93 an hour. A 20-hour week runs about $3,460/month.

Is in-home care in Fair Lawn more expensive than the rest of New Jersey?

Fair Lawn's estimated in home care cost is about 5% higher than the New Jersey state median.

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In-Home Care in Fair Lawn: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers