What counties in New Jersey does 24 HOUR Home Care NJ serve?

We serve Union County, Essex County, Morris County, Middlesex County, Somerset County, Bergen County, Passaic County, and Mercer County NJ. Call (908) 912-6342 for immediate care in any of these counties.

What is the difference between live-in care and 24-hour home care?

Live-in care means one caregiver stays in the home with designated rest periods. 24-hour home care uses rotating caregiver shifts so someone is always awake. Families choose 24-hour care for dementia supervision, overnight needs, post-stroke recovery, or post-hospital care.

Do you provide post-stroke home care in New Jersey?

Yes. Post-stroke home care is one of our most requested services. Our caregivers assist with mobility, personal care, medication reminders, fall prevention, and daily structure during stroke recovery at home across New Jersey. Care can begin within 24-72 hours of hospital or rehab discharge.

Do you provide post-hospital and post-rehabilitation home care in NJ?

Yes. We specialize in transitional care after hospitalization or rehabilitation discharge. We coordinate directly with families and facilities to begin live-in or 24-hour home care within 24-72 hours anywhere in New Jersey.

What is the difference between a caregiver, caretaker, home health aide, and nurse aide?

Caregiver and caretaker are general terms for someone providing personal care and daily living support. A home health aide and nurse aide refer to credentialed roles. In New Jersey, our caregivers are Certified Homemaker-Home Health Aides (CHHAs) — state-certified and background-screened. Call (908) 912-6342 to learn more.

Are your caregivers certified CHHAs in New Jersey?

Yes. All our caregivers are Certified Homemaker-Home Health Aides (CHHAs) completing state-directed training, skills evaluations, examinations, and full background screening in New Jersey.

Does 24 HOUR Home Care NJ accept long-term care insurance?

Yes. We accept long-term care insurance including John Hancock and Genworth. We help families verify their benefits and coordinate billing. Call (908) 912-6342 to review your policy before your consultation.

Do you accept John Hancock long-term care insurance?

Yes. We work directly with John Hancock long-term care insurance policyholders in New Jersey. We assist with benefit verification and billing coordination so families can maximize their coverage for live-in or 24-hour home care.

Do you accept Genworth long-term care insurance?

Yes. We work with Genworth long-term care insurance policyholders across New Jersey. We handle benefit verification and coordinate directly with Genworth to streamline coverage for home care services.

How is 24-hour home care paid for in New Jersey?

Most families use private pay. We also accept long-term care insurance from John Hancock, Genworth, and other major carriers. Some Veterans may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance benefits. Call (908) 912-6342 to discuss all payment options.

How quickly can home care start in New Jersey?

Care can typically start within 24-72 hours of your free consultation. Call or text (908) 912-6342 to get started immediately.

Do you provide dementia and Alzheimer's care at home in NJ?

Yes. Our caregivers are trained in memory-supportive routines, gentle redirection, sensory calming, and safety supervision for all forms of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. We serve all of Union, Essex, Morris, Middlesex, and Somerset Counties.

Do you provide 24-hour home care in Union County NJ?

Yes. We serve all Union County towns including Westfield, Cranford, Summit, Scotch Plains, Mountainside, New Providence, Berkeley Heights, Fanwood, Clark, Springfield, Kenilworth, Union Township, Roselle Park, Linden, Elizabeth, Rahway, and Garwood.

Do you provide 24-hour home care in Essex County NJ?

Yes. We serve all Essex County towns including Short Hills, Millburn, Livingston, Montclair, Upper Montclair, Glen Ridge, Essex Fells, North Caldwell, Roseland, Verona, Cedar Grove, West Caldwell, West Orange, Caldwell, Fairfield, Maplewood, Nutley, Bloomfield, Belleville, and South Orange.

Do you provide 24-hour home care in Morris County NJ?

Yes. We serve all Morris County towns including Morristown, Mendham, Madison, Chatham, Florham Park, Denville, Randolph, Mountain Lakes, Parsippany, East Hanover, Whippany, Boonton, Kinnelon, and Roxbury Township.

Do you provide 24-hour home care in Middlesex County NJ?

Yes. We serve all Middlesex County towns including Edison, Woodbridge, Piscataway, East Brunswick, South Brunswick, Metuchen, Sayreville, Monroe Township, Old Bridge, Highland Park, New Brunswick, and Cranbury.

Do you provide 24-hour home care in Somerset County NJ?

Yes. We serve all Somerset County towns including Bridgewater, Basking Ridge, Somerville, Bernardsville, Hillsborough, Warren, Watchung, Raritan, Montgomery Township, Bedminster, Far Hills, Peapack-Gladstone, and North Plainfield.

Do you support seniors in retirement communities in New Jersey?

Yes. We provide in-home caregiver support for seniors in independent living communities, continuing care retirement communities, and age-55-plus neighborhoods throughout Union, Essex, Morris, Somerset, and Middlesex Counties NJ.

Do you provide private duty home care in New Jersey?

Yes. Private duty home care is one of our primary services. We provide private duty live-in caregivers, private duty 24-hour rotating care, and private duty overnight care for seniors across New Jersey. Private duty care means one-to-one, dedicated caregiver attention paid for privately rather than through Medicare. Call (908) 912-6342 to discuss private duty options.

Do you provide home care for residents of Cedar Crest in Pompton Plains NJ?

Yes. We provide private duty live-in caregivers and 24-hour in-home care support for residents of Cedar Crest by Erickson Senior Living in Pompton Plains, Morris County NJ. Care can begin within 24-72 hours. Call (908) 912-6342.

Do you provide home care for residents of Lantern Hill in New Providence NJ?

Yes. We support Lantern Hill by Erickson Senior Living residents in New Providence, Union County NJ with private duty live-in care, overnight care, and companion care. Call (908) 912-6342 for immediate coordination.

Can you provide home care for residents of retirement communities and CCRCs in NJ?

Yes. We regularly provide private duty in-home caregivers for residents of independent living communities, CCRCs, and retirement communities throughout New Jersey including Cedar Crest, Lantern Hill, Winchester Gardens, The Oaks at Denville, Stonebridge at Montgomery, Del Webb Florham Park, Crane's Mill, and Atria Cranford. Call (908) 912-6342.

Do you provide home care after discharge from Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation?

Yes. We specialize in post-Kessler Institute home care. We coordinate directly with families and discharge coordinators to begin live-in or 24-hour home care within 24-72 hours of a patient returning home anywhere in New Jersey. Call (908) 912-6342 to arrange care before discharge.

What is private duty home care and how does it differ from other home care?

Private duty home care means one-to-one caregiver services paid for privately — not covered by Medicare or Medicaid. It provides more consistent, personalized care with dedicated caregivers matched to the individual. Private duty is ideal for families who want reliable ongoing care, specific caregiver continuity, or premium-level support. We accept private pay and long-term care insurance including John Hancock and Genworth. Call (908) 912-6342.

Do you provide home care in Pompton Plains NJ?

Yes. We provide 24-hour home care, live-in care, overnight care, and private duty caregiver services in Pompton Plains, Morris County NJ including support for Cedar Crest Erickson Senior Living residents. Call (908) 912-6342.

Do you provide home care for residents of Fellowship Village in Basking Ridge NJ?

Yes. We provide private duty live-in caregivers and 24-hour home care for Fellowship Village residents in Basking Ridge, Somerset County NJ. Care begins within 24-72 hours. Call (908) 912-6342.

Do you provide home care in Basking Ridge NJ?

Yes. We serve all of Basking Ridge, Somerset County NJ with private duty live-in care, 24-hour rotating care, overnight care, and companion care. We support residents of Fellowship Village, The Residence at Basking Ridge, Arbor Terrace Basking Ridge, and Sunrise of Basking Ridge. Call (908) 912-6342.

Do you provide home care for residents of The Bristal at Wayne or Brightview Wayne NJ?

Yes. We provide private duty live-in caregivers and 24-hour home care for residents of The Bristal at Wayne, Brightview Wayne, Brookdale Wayne, and Sunrise of Wayne in Passaic County NJ. Call (908) 912-6342.

Do you provide home care in Wayne NJ?

Yes. We serve all of Wayne, Passaic County NJ with private duty live-in care, 24-hour rotating care, and overnight caregiver support for residents of senior living communities and private homes throughout Wayne. Call (908) 912-6342.

Do you provide home care for retirement community residents in Middlesex County NJ?

Yes. We provide private duty home care throughout Middlesex County NJ including Edison, Monroe Township, East Brunswick, Woodbridge, and Piscataway. We support residents of Brighton Gardens of Edison, CareOne at The Highlands, JFK Hartwyck at Edison Estates, Brookdale Monroe, and Sunrise of East Brunswick. Call (908) 912-6342.

Do you provide home care in Morristown NJ?

Yes. We serve Morristown and the surrounding Morris County area with private duty live-in care, 24-hour care, and overnight caregiver support. Communities we serve include Spring Hills at Morristown, CareOne at Madison Avenue, Arbor Terrace Morris Plains, Juniper Village at Chatham, and The Delaney at the Green in Florham Park. Call (908) 912-6342.

Do you provide home care for residents of Brandywine Living at Livingston NJ?

Yes. We provide private duty live-in caregivers and 24-hour home care for Brandywine Living at Livingston residents in Essex County NJ. Care can start within 24-72 hours. Call (908) 912-6342.

Do you provide home care in Livingston or Montclair NJ?

Yes. We serve Livingston, Montclair, Short Hills, Millburn, West Orange, and all of Essex County NJ with private duty live-in care, 24-hour care, and overnight caregiver services. We support residents of Brandywine Living at Livingston, CareOne at Livingston, Inglemoor Rehabilitation Livingston, and Van Dyk Manor of Montclair. Call (908) 912-6342.

Is 24 HOUR Home Care NJ hiring caregivers?

Yes. We are actively hiring caregivers, home health aides (HHA), certified home health aides (CHHA), CNAs, companions, nurse aides, and live-in caregivers across New Jersey. Call (908) 912-6342 or email info@24hourhomecarenj.com to apply.

What caregiver job schedules are available at 24 HOUR Home Care NJ?

We offer flexible schedules including hourly shifts, overnight shifts, live-in positions, live-out positions, full-time, part-time, and short-term assignments. Call (908) 912-6342 to discuss availability.

Do you hire CHHAs and HHAs in New Jersey?

Yes. We actively hire certified home health aides (CHHA) and home health aides (HHA) across Union County, Essex County, Morris County, Somerset County, Middlesex County, Bergen County, and Passaic County NJ. Call (908) 912-6342 or email info@24hourhomecarenj.com.

Do you hire CNAs or nurse assistants for home care in NJ?

Yes. We hire CNAs, certified nurse assistants, nurse aides, and nurse assistants for private duty home care positions across New Jersey. Call (908) 912-6342 to apply.

Do you hire live-in caregivers in New Jersey?

Yes. We have immediate openings for live-in caregivers and live-in home health aides across New Jersey. Live-in positions offer consistent hours and stable placement. Call (908) 912-6342 or email info@24hourhomecarenj.com.

Do you hire senior nannies or elder care nannies in NJ?

Yes. We place senior nannies and elder care nannies with families across New Jersey. These companion and caregiver roles are ideal for experienced caregivers who enjoy one-on-one client relationships. Call (908) 912-6342.

Do you hire overnight caregivers in New Jersey?

Yes. We have overnight caregiver positions available across New Jersey including Union County, Essex County, Morris County, and Somerset County. Call (908) 912-6342 to apply for overnight shifts.

Do you provide home care after discharge from Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in NJ?

Yes. We provide post-discharge live-in caregivers and 24-hour home care for patients leaving all Kessler Institute campuses in New Jersey — West Orange, Chester, and Saddle Brook. We can coordinate care before discharge and have a caregiver in place within 24-72 hours. Call (908) 912-6342.

Do you provide home care after discharge from Overlook Medical Center in Summit NJ?

Yes. We provide urgent post-discharge home care for patients leaving Overlook Medical Center in Summit, Union County NJ. Live-in and 24-hour rotating caregivers are available within 24-72 hours of discharge. Call (908) 912-6342.

Do you provide home care after discharge from Morristown Medical Center NJ?

Yes. We coordinate post-discharge live-in and 24-hour home care for patients leaving Morristown Medical Center in Morris County NJ. We work directly with families and discharge coordinators. Call (908) 912-6342.

Do you provide home care after JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute in Edison NJ?

Yes. We provide post-discharge home care for patients leaving JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute in Edison, Middlesex County NJ. Live-in and 24-hour caregivers available within 24-72 hours. Call (908) 912-6342.

Do you provide home care after discharge from Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston NJ?

Yes. We provide post-discharge live-in caregivers and 24-hour home care for patients leaving Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, Essex County NJ. Call (908) 912-6342.

Do you provide home care after Daughters of Israel in West Orange NJ?

Yes. We provide private duty post-discharge home care for patients leaving Daughters of Israel in West Orange, Essex County NJ. Live-in and overnight caregivers available within 24-72 hours. Call (908) 912-6342.

Do you provide home care after hip replacement or knee replacement surgery in NJ?

Yes. Post-orthopedic surgery care is one of our most common services. We provide live-in caregivers and 24-hour home care for patients recovering from hip replacement, knee replacement, and spinal surgery throughout New Jersey. We can start care the same day or day after discharge. Call (908) 912-6342.

How quickly can you start home care after a hospital discharge in NJ?

We can typically start care within 24-72 hours of a hospital or rehab discharge anywhere in New Jersey. For urgent same-day situations, call us directly at (908) 912-6342 and we will do everything possible to arrange immediate coverage.

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Companion Care in Summit, NJ

At a Glance — Companion Care in Summit, NJ

Friendly daily companionship — Conversation, social engagement, emotional support, cognitive activities
Meal prep, errands & light housekeeping — Nutritious meals, grocery runs, laundry, tidying
Medication reminders & transportation — Organized pill schedules, rides to appointments and pharmacies
Fights isolation — Consistent human connection prevents loneliness-driven cognitive and physical decline
Call now: (908) 912-6342

Call (908) 912-6342 — Companion Care in Summit, NJ

24 HOUR Home Care NJ provides professional companion care for seniors and adults in Summit, New Jersey. Companion care delivers the daily social engagement, meal preparation, light housekeeping, transportation, medication reminders, and consistent human connection that prevents the isolation-driven decline researchers increasingly link to accelerated cognitive loss and physical deterioration. Our NJ Certified Home Health Aides become a trusted daily presence in your loved one’s life in Union County. Every companion care plan is RN-supervised and tailored to your family’s needs. Call (908) 912-6342 for a free in-home assessment — a companion caregiver can start within 24 to 48 hours.

What Is Companion Care?

Companion care is a non-medical home care service focused on social interaction, daily living support, and emotional well-being. According to the AARP, social isolation among older adults is linked to a 50% increased risk of dementia and a 29% increased risk of heart disease. Companion care directly combats these risks by providing consistent, meaningful human interaction every day.

For Summit families, companion care is often the first step in a continuum — beginning with a few hours of weekly companionship and expanding to include personal care, dementia care, overnight care, or 24-hour care as needs evolve.

What a Companion Caregiver Does in Summit

Conversation and social engagement — Meaningful daily interaction, sharing stories, discussing news, reminiscing
Meal preparation — Nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks tailored to dietary needs and preferences
Errands and grocery shopping — Trips to pharmacies, grocery stores, banks, and post offices
Medication reminders — Organized pill schedules, timely reminders, refill coordination
Transportation — Safe rides to medical appointments, senior centers, religious services, and social events
Light housekeeping — Laundry, dishes, vacuuming, bed-making, kitchen and bathroom tidying
Cognitive engagement — Puzzles, crosswords, card games, reading aloud, brain-training exercises

Ready for a companion caregiver in Summit? (908) 912-6342

Free in-home assessment. Private pay and LTCI accepted. No contracts, no minimums.

Who Benefits from Companion Care in Summit?

Isolated seniors living alone — Older adults who have lost a spouse, have limited mobility, or live far from family
Early-stage dementia — Seniors with mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer’s who benefit from daily cognitive stimulation and structured routine
Spouse caregivers who need a break — A companion caregiver offers respite, allowing the family caregiver to rest or attend their own medical appointments
Long-distance families — Adult children monitoring a parent in Summit from out of state gain peace of mind from daily companion visits and regular updates
Seniors recovering from hospitalization — After discharge from Overlook Medical Center (Atlantic Health System), a companion caregiver ensures meals, medications, and follow-up appointments stay on track

Why Summit Families Choose 24 HOUR Home Care NJ

Summit is a close-knit hilltop city where generations of families have planted deep roots — and where thousands of older adults are now aging in place in homes they have lived in for decades. The city’s elegant neighborhoods along Hobart Avenue, Kent Place Boulevard, and Springfield Avenue are home to retired executives, former academics, and longtime community figures who are determined to remain independent. But when a spouse passes, when adult children relocate to other cities, or when driving on busy Morris Avenue and Springfield Avenue becomes unsafe, isolation sets in quickly. A companion caregiver provides the consistent daily social engagement, meal preparation, errand support, and cognitive stimulation that prevents the loneliness-driven decline researchers increasingly link to accelerated cognitive loss and physical deterioration.

NJ-licensed and insured — every companion caregiver is a Certified Home Health Aide
RN-supervised — a Registered Nurse designs care plans, visits regularly, and coordinates with Summit physicians
Background-checked — criminal check, drug screening, reference verification
Private-pay flexibility — no insurance delays, no hour limits, no contracts
LTCI accepted — Genworth, John Hancock, Mutual of Omaha, Transamerica, Unum
Same-caregiver consistency — one primary companion builds trust and familiarity
Flexible scheduling — from a few hours per week to daily visits or live-in companionship

Local Facts — Summit, Union County

Population: ~22,000
County: Union County, New Jersey
ZIP Codes: 07901, 07902
Nearby Hospital: Overlook Medical Center (Atlantic Health System)
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Hospitals and Medical Resources Near Summit

Overlook Medical Center on Overlook Road is a flagship Atlantic Health System hospital — a Level II Trauma Center providing emergency care, cardiac surgery, neuroscience, oncology, and comprehensive geriatric services for Summit and surrounding Union County communities. After discharge from Overlook, a companion caregiver ensures meals, medications, and follow-up appointments stay on track. Our caregivers coordinate with hospital discharge teams and local physicians to provide seamless transition care for Summit residents returning home after a hospitalization.

Overlook Medical Center (Atlantic Health System) — primary hospital serving Summit residents
Union County Division on Aging — benefits counseling, caregiver support, senior services
NJ Department of Health — home care licensing, consumer protection
AARP New Jersey — caregiver resources and advocacy
National Institute on Aging — research-based aging and caregiving resources

Companion Care Throughout Union County

24 HOUR Home Care NJ provides companion care throughout Summit (ZIP 07901, 07902) and all of Union County, including Westfield, Scotch Plains, Cranford, Springfield, New Providence, Berkeley Heights, Mountainside, Clark, Fanwood, Kenilworth, Roselle Park, Linden, and Union Township. We also serve Summit home care needs including personal care, dementia care, live-in care, 24-hour care, and respite care. View all 11 NJ counties we serve.

Neighboring towns we serve: New Providence | Berkeley Heights | Mountainside

More Summit service pages: Post Surgery Care — Summit | Overnight Care — Summit

We also serve families throughout New Jersey: Union County, Middlesex County, Somerset County, Morris County, Bergen County, Monmouth County, Ocean County, Essex County, Mercer County, Passaic County, Hunterdon County.

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Whether your loved one in Summit needs a few hours of companion care weekly or daily visits, our RN designs a personalized companion care plan — and a certified caregiver can start within 24–48 hours.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Companion Care

How much does companion care cost in Summit, NJ?

Companion care rates in Summit depend on the number of hours and frequency of visits. 24 HOUR Home Care NJ offers private-pay flexibility with no contracts and no minimums. Long-term care insurance (Genworth, John Hancock, Mutual of Omaha, Transamerica) is accepted. Call (908) 912-6342 for a free in-home assessment and personalized quote.

What is included in companion care in Summit?

Companion care in Summit includes friendly conversation and social engagement, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, transportation to appointments and errands, cognitive activities (puzzles, reading, games), and emotional support. Our companion caregivers are NJ Certified Home Health Aides. Call (908) 912-6342.

What is the difference between companion care and personal care?

Companion care focuses on social engagement, meal preparation, errands, medication reminders, light housekeeping, and transportation. Personal care adds hands-on assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility. Many Summit families start with companion care and transition to personal care as needs evolve. Call (908) 912-6342.

What hours are available for companion care in Summit?

Companion care is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — from a few hours per week to daily visits or full-time live-in companionship. There are no minimums and no contracts. Call (908) 912-6342.

Does long-term care insurance cover companion care in Summit?

Yes. Most long-term care insurance policies cover companion care when provided by a licensed home care agency. 24 HOUR Home Care NJ accepts Genworth, John Hancock, Mutual of Omaha, Transamerica, Unum, and other LTCI carriers. We handle claims paperwork for Summit families. Call (908) 912-6342 for a free benefits review.

How quickly can a companion caregiver start in Summit?

In most cases, a companion caregiver can begin within 24 to 48 hours. Our RN conducts a free in-home assessment in Summit, designs a companion care plan, and matches your loved one with a compatible caregiver. Call (908) 912-6342 to get started.