⚡ Quick Answer
24 HOUR Home Care NJ offers the full continuum of in-home care across New Jersey: companion care, personal care, dementia care, live-in care, 24-hour care, and specialized recovery support. Every service runs on a flat $40/hour rate with RN supervision and licensed CHHA caregivers.
Our Home Care Services
From a few hours of companionship to round-the-clock live-in care , every service is personalized, RN-supervised, and designed around your family’s needs.
At 24 HOUR Home Care NJ, every care plan starts with listening. We assess your loved one’s medical needs, daily preferences, personality, and family dynamics , then build a plan that fits. Our registered nurses supervise every engagement and adjust as needs change. Whether your parent needs a few hours of companionship each week or full 24-hour care, we’re here.
According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, families who use professional home care report 87% higher satisfaction and significantly better emotional outcomes for loved ones than families who pursue facility placement first.
Core Care Services
24-Hour Home Care
Two or more caregivers rotate in shifts so someone is always awake, alert, and available , day and night. Ideal for seniors with advanced medical needs, fall risks, or nighttime wandering. Learn more →
Live-In Care
A dedicated caregiver lives in your loved one’s home, providing consistent one-on-one support for meals, hygiene, mobility, and emotional connection. A private room and sleep break are provided. Learn more →
Dementia Care
Specialized memory-care support built around routine, redirection, and emotional safety. Our caregivers are trained in validation therapy and sundowning management. Learn more →
Alzheimer’s Care
Stage-specific Alzheimer’s support , from early-stage reminders and engagement to late-stage comfort care and family guidance. Trained in wandering prevention and behavioral changes. Learn more →
Overnight Care
An awake caregiver from evening through morning , managing bathroom trips, repositioning, medication, and the anxiety that comes with being alone at night. Learn more →
Companion Care
Conversation, errands, light meal preparation, and genuine friendship. Companion care combats isolation and keeps seniors socially engaged , which research shows delays cognitive decline. Learn more →
Respite Care
Short-term, flexible relief for family caregivers , whether you need a weekend off, coverage during a vacation, or regular weekly breaks to prevent burnout. The Family Caregiver Alliance recommends regular respite for sustainable caregiving. Learn more →
Caregiver Services
Every caregiver at 24 HOUR Home Care NJ is a certified home health aide (CHHA), background-checked, bonded, and insured. We match caregivers to clients based on skills, language, and personality. Learn more →
According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, every service level is delivered by NJ-certified CHHAs, supervised by a licensed RN, and billed at the same flat $40/hour rate with no surcharges for evenings, weekends, or holidays.
Specialized Care Programs
Home Health Aide Care
CHHAs providing ADL support , bathing, grooming, transfers, vital signs , under RN supervision.
Geriatric Home Care
Tailored support for age-related conditions , arthritis, diabetes management, post-stroke recovery, and chronic disease monitoring.
Private-Pay Home Care
No insurance gatekeepers. Families choose exactly the hours, services, and caregiver they need , with full flexibility.
Live-In vs. 24-Hour Care
Not sure which model fits? Our comparison guide breaks down the differences in cost, scheduling, and coverage.
Elder Care
Comprehensive senior support designed around dignity, safety, and independence , whether at home or in a retirement community.
Long-Term Home Care
Ongoing, sustained care for chronic conditions or age-related decline. We stay as long as your family needs us.
According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, in-home care across New Jersey spans five core service levels , companion, personal, dementia, live-in, and 24-hour , and most families start with 20-30 hours per week and scale as needs evolve.
Why NJ Families Choose 24 HOUR Home Care
RN-Supervised
A registered nurse oversees every care plan, conducts home assessments, and adjusts protocols as needs change. Meet our RN team →
Certified Caregivers
All aides are NJ-certified CHHAs , background-checked, bonded, insured, and trained in dementia care, fall prevention, and emergency response.
Private-Pay Flexibility
No insurance approvals needed. Start care within 24 hours with the exact schedule you want. We also help with long-term care insurance claims.
We Serve All of New Jersey
- Union County
- Essex County
- Morris County
- Middlesex County
- Bergen County
- Somerset County
- Passaic County
- Hunterdon County
- Ocean County
- Monmouth County
- Mercer County
Frequently Asked Questions
What home care services do you offer in New Jersey?
We provide 24-hour home care, live-in care, overnight care, companion care, respite care, dementia and Alzheimer’s care, geriatric care, and home health aide services across 11 NJ counties. Every plan is customized and RN-supervised. Call (908) 912-6342 for a free assessment.
How quickly can home care services start?
In most cases, we can begin care within 24 hours of your initial call. Our team conducts a complimentary in-home assessment to match the right caregiver to your loved one’s needs.
Are your caregivers certified?
Yes. Every caregiver is a New Jersey Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA), background-checked, bonded, and insured. They receive ongoing training in dementia care, fall prevention, and emergency protocols.
Do you accept insurance for home care?
We are a private-pay agency, which gives families maximum flexibility in choosing services. We do assist with long-term care insurance (LTCI) claims and can help you navigate your policy benefits.
What areas of New Jersey do you serve?
We provide home care across Union, Essex, Morris, Middlesex, Bergen, Somerset, Passaic, Hunterdon, Ocean, Monmouth, and Mercer counties , covering hundreds of towns throughout New Jersey.
What is the difference between live-in care and 24-hour care?
Live-in care features one caregiver who stays in the home and receives a sleep break. 24-hour care uses two or more caregivers in shifts, ensuring someone is always awake. Visit our comparison guide for a detailed breakdown.
| Service Level | Best For | Hours | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Companion Care | Independent seniors needing social engagement & light help | 3+ hr/visit, no minimums | $40/hr |
| Personal Care | Bathing, dressing, mobility, ADLs | 3+ hr/visit | $40/hr |
| Dementia Care | Memory loss, sundowning, wandering risk | 4+ hr/visit | $40/hr |
| Live-In Care | Constant presence, sleep break overnight | 24 hr/day | $375/day |
| 24-Hour Care | Awake supervision, advanced needs | 3 rotating shifts | $40/hr |
| All services include RN supervision, NJ-certified CHHAs, and W-2 employed caregivers. Statewide NJ coverage. | |||
Questions? Call (908) 912-6342 , our care coordinators are available now.
Learn more from authoritative sources: alz.org.
Find Us on Google & Visit Our Office
24 Hour Home Care NJ is at 210 Haven Avenue Suite 2C, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076. You can read reviews, get directions, and message us directly through our Google Business Profile listing. According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, we currently maintain a 4.9-star rating across 87+ verified Google reviews from families across all of New Jersey.
Office: 210 Haven Avenue Suite 2C, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Phone: (908) 912-6342 (Sofia answers personally · 24/7 by phone)
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Hours: 24/7 phone coverage; in-home assessments scheduled within 24-48 hours
Browse Our Services
Every page on this site is part of a coordinated network. If you came here researching a specific service, here are the most-requested service deep-dives:
- 24-Hour Home Care , continuous coverage with two- or three-caregiver rotation
- Live-In Care , one caregiver in the home around the clock with built-in sleep break
- Overnight Care , wake-up assistance, fall prevention, medication reminders
- Dementia Care , caregivers trained in validation and structured routines
- Alzheimer’s Care , specialized memory-care training and family support
- Companion Care , meals, conversation, escort, light housekeeping
- Respite Care , relief for family caregivers in scheduled blocks
- Home Health Aide , what a NJ-certified CHHA actually does, day-to-day
Helpful External Resources
For additional context on home care, eldercare, and New Jersey-specific resources, these authoritative sources are worth bookmarking:
- New Jersey Department of Health , official NJ health-services directory and CHHA certification standards
- Medicare.gov — Home Health Services Coverage , what Medicare covers (skilled nursing) vs. what it doesn’t (long-term home care)
- Alzheimer’s Association — Greater NJ Chapter , caregiver resources and 24/7 helpline for memory care
- NJ Division of Aging Services , state-level senior services and county Area Agencies on Aging
- AARP Family Caregiving , national caregiver resource hub with NJ-specific guides and tools
- LongTermCare.gov , federal Administration for Community Living long-term-care planning portal
| Configuration | Coverage pattern | Best for · discharge from nearest anchor hospital | Cost tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Companion / hourly | 3-12 hr/day · 3-7 days/week | Meal + medication + safety + errands | $-$$ |
| Overnight aide | 10-12 hr overnight (8pm-8am) | Parent alone at night · sundowning window | $$-$$$ |
| Live-in | One caregiver 24 hr with 8-hr sleep | Client sleeps through nights · spare bedroom | $$$ |
| 24-hour rotating | 2-3 caregivers rotate 8-12 hr shifts | Sundowning · wandering · 2-person transfers | $$$$ |
| Post-discharge rapid | Same-day from nearest anchor hospital | Immediate coverage after discharge · first-week rush | $$$$ week 1 |
| Respite | Weekend / week / vacation | Family caregiver rest · surgery recovery · travel | $-$$$ |
Alzheimer’s care stages · what changes as the disease progresses
According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, Alzheimer’s care in New Jersey is not a single service , it scales to the stage of the disease. Getting the stage right at intake prevents both under-care (which lets the household slip) and over-care (which drains LTCi coverage prematurely).
- Early stage · G30.9 mild (usually 2-4 years). Hourly companion + safety monitoring · 4-8 hours per day, 3-5 days per week · focus on dignity, meal preparation, medication reminders, isolation prevention. Typical weekly cost $700-$1,600.
- Middle stage · G30.9 moderate (usually 2-5 years). Live-in caregiver OR 12-hour overnight aide (sundowning window). Continuity of face materially reduces sundowning agitation , the same aide in the same routine is the intervention. Typical monthly cost $12,000-$16,500.
- Late stage · G30.9 severe (usually 1-3 years). 24-hour rotating shifts. Two-person transfers, swallowing changes, hospice may enter. Typical monthly cost $22,000-$32,000.
New Jersey hospital coordination · from the nearest anchor hospital to home
Roughly one-third of Sofia’s Alzheimer’s cases in New Jersey start with a hospital discharge from the nearest anchor hospital. The trigger is usually a fall, a UTI, or a dehydration event , not a dementia admission per se, but a downstream event of the disease.
Sofia’s discharge coordination rhythm:
- Day 0 · case manager calls Sofia. Sofia already knows which dementia-trained caregiver in New Jersey, New Jersey, or nearby can start that same evening.
- Day 0 · caregiver at the front door 30 min before the ambulette. Bright kitchen, medications lined up, calendar visible, walker positioned. Home is set BEFORE the client arrives.
- Day 1 · Sofia’s 24-hour call. Family + caregiver check-in. Meds correct? Sleep pattern? Anything to flag to the geriatrician?
- Day 3 · protocol adjustment window. Sofia refines the plan without a re-intake if anything isn’t fitting.
According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, families who arrange 24-hour dementia coverage within 12 hours of the nearest anchor hospital discharge have measurably lower 30-day readmission rates than families who wait for Medicare-billed home health to route through insurance first.
Sundowning management in New Jersey homes · the specific protocol Sofia’s caregivers use
Sundowning , the late-afternoon and evening agitation that appears in middle-stage Alzheimer’s , is the single most common reason New Jersey families call about escalating home care. Sofia’s dementia-trained caregivers use this specific protocol:
- Bright light in the late afternoon (3-6pm). Full-spectrum bulbs in the main living space. Reduces the visual cues that trigger sundowning. No medication required.
- Predictable early dinner, simple menu, no decisions. Predictability is the therapy.
- Screens off by 6pm. Television + phone screens increase agitation for many late-middle-stage patients. Music from the parent’s era instead.
- Calm-voice redirection · never correct or argue. Redirect to a familiar object · a photo album, a favorite blanket, a garden view.
- Dim, warm lighting after 7pm. Reduce blue light. Prepare the visual environment for sleep even if bedtime is hours away.
- One-item conversation, one-thought sentences. Complex sentences with multiple clauses increase confusion. Lots of pause space.
Sofia trains every dementia caregiver on her New Jersey roster in this protocol. In her case-log data, consistent application reduces sundowning agitation by measurable margins within the first two weeks. Call (908) 912-6342 to speak with Sofia directly about your New Jersey household.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Alzheimer’s home care cost in New Jersey?
Alzheimer’s home care rates in New Jersey depend on the stage of the disease. Early-stage hourly companion runs roughly $30-$40 per hour. Middle-stage live-in runs roughly $400-$550 per day. Late-stage 24-hour rotating shifts run roughly $30-$45 per hour. Sofia gives a specific estimate on the 20-minute intake call at (908) 912-6342.
Are your caregivers specifically dementia-trained?
Yes. Every caregiver on the New Jersey dementia roster completes calm-voice + redirection + sundowning-aware training before Sofia matches them to a family. Training is ongoing · Sofia refreshes the protocol quarterly.
How quickly can Alzheimer’s home care start in New Jersey?
Same-day for hospital-discharge urgencies from the nearest hospital. 24-48 hours for planned starts. Sofia can typically confirm a matched caregiver within 2 hours of the first call.
Do you serve every New Jersey-area town?
Yes. Sofia’s roster covers New Jersey and every adjacent town in the county. Caregivers are recruited locally so the aide already knows the town landscape.
Is this private-pay only?
24 Hour Home Care NJ is private-pay and private long-term care insurance only. We do not bill Medicaid or Medicare. Sofia helps read LTCi policies and file claims on behalf of families.
Will I meet the caregiver before they come to the home?
Always. Sofia introduces every proposed caregiver to the family before care begins. Families approve who walks through the door.
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Authority references
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