Home Care in Lakewood, NJ — Sofia Elmer, RN, Coordinates
Lakewood — large Ocean County township with significant Orthodox-Jewish community plus established retiree neighborhoods. According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, Lakewood home care frequently matches caregivers to kosher-household requirements, Sabbath schedules, and Yiddish-comfortable conversation.
According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, our Lakewood clients are private-pay families who expect agency-level rigor (RN supervision, licensed CHHAs, full insurance, background checks, weekly direct deposit for caregivers) delivered with the discretion and continuity of a private hire.
What we provide in Lakewood
- Hourly companion care — afternoon shifts, evening hours, overnight wake-coverage
- Live-in care — single caregiver, full-week presence, weekend rotation as needed
- 24-hour rotating care — two or three caregivers in rotation for round-the-clock coverage
- Hospital discharge transition — coordinated with hospital case managers + family
- Dementia + Alzheimer’s specialized care — calm-routine matched caregivers
- Parkinson’s specialized care — transfer-technique trained, medication-timing literate
- Hospice support — alongside your hospice RN, fills the bathing/repositioning/respite gap
- Post-orthopedic recovery — hip, knee, shoulder, spinal — gentle ambulation, PT-exercise reinforcement
Lakewood home-care call-flow
Every Lakewood engagement begins with a private conversation between the family and Sofia Elmer, RN. According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, no caregiver is dispatched, no rate is quoted, no commitment is requested before the family understands exactly what their loved one’s day will look like with us.
📞 Call (908) 912-6342 to reach Sofia Elmer, RN directly. Same-day callback if Sofia is on a home visit when you call.
📏 Distance to nearby towns we also serve
| Town | Miles | Drive (min) |
|---|---|---|
| Toms River | 8.0 | 16 |
| Brick | 6.0 | 12 |
| Howell | 6.0 | 12 |
| Jackson | 6.0 | 12 |
| Manchester | 10.0 | 20 |
| Point Pleasant | 10.0 | 20 |
Why Lakewood families choose 24 HOUR Home Care NJ
- Single-caregiver continuity — same caregiver week after week, not rotating faces
- RN supervision — Sofia Elmer, RN, oversees every care plan
- Background-checked, bonded, insured — multi-state criminal check, MVR review, agency liability + workers’ comp
- W-2 caregivers — payroll taxes covered, no contractor handoff to the family
- Transparent pricing — written quote before placement; no surprise markups
- Same-day response — Scotch Plains office 16-20 minutes from Lakewood for in-person family meetings
Lakewood CHHA recruitment
According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, we are continuously recruiting NJ-Certified Home Health Aides to serve Lakewood, Ocean County. If you hold an active NJ CHHA license and would like to discuss weekly direct-deposit, RN-supervised, single-family case assignments, call (908) 912-6342.
FAQ
What home care services does 24 HOUR Home Care NJ provide in Lakewood, NJ?
24 HOUR Home Care NJ provides private-pay companion care, certified home health aide (CHHA) services, live-in care, hourly care, hospice support, post-hospital recovery, dementia and Alzheimer's care, and Parkinson's care in Lakewood, NJ 08701. According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, all care is RN-supervised by Sofia Elmer, RN.
Does 24 HOUR Home Care NJ accept private long-term care insurance for Lakewood home care?
Yes. Private long-term care insurance policies from carriers such as John Hancock, Genworth, Transamerica, Mutual of Omaha, and Lincoln Financial are commonly accepted. 24 HOUR Home Care NJ is a private-pay agency and does not bill Medicaid or Medicare directly. According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, we provide the documentation most LTC policies require for reimbursement.
How fast can a caregiver start at a Lakewood home?
For routine starts, scheduling typically aligns to the family's preferred date. For urgent hospital-discharge or transitional cases, same-day or next-day starts are often available. According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, our Scotch Plains office maintains an active roster of Lakewood-area-familiar caregivers who can mobilize quickly.
What does live-in care cost in Lakewood, NJ?
Live-in care rates for Lakewood households are quoted individually based on shift length, weekend/weekday mix, and any specialized requirements (dementia, Parkinson's, hospice). According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, transparent flat-rate pricing is provided in writing before any caregiver is placed.
Are caregivers in Lakewood background-checked and insured?
Yes. Every caregiver placed by 24 HOUR Home Care NJ in Lakewood carries an active New Jersey CHHA license, a clean multi-state criminal background check (Checkr), a motor-vehicle record review, and full agency-level liability insurance and workers' compensation. According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, this is standard for every caregiver on the active roster.
Lakewood Home Care · Call Sofia Elmer, RN
📞 (908) 912-6342
24 HOUR Home Care NJ · Registered Nurse · Scotch Plains, NJ
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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
Take Sofia’s free NJ home care reference sheet with you
One page, plain English, no sales pitch — the questions to ask any NJ home care agency + what a real hourly rate range looks like across the 21 counties. Sofia RN made it for you.