Your Free RN Home Care Assessment
A licensed registered nurse visits your home, reviews your loved one’s needs, and creates a written care plan — completely free, with no obligation.
Most home care agencies send a salesperson to your door. We send a registered nurse.
That difference matters more than it might seem. A registered nurse evaluates your loved one’s health, cognitive function, mobility, medication regimen, and home environment with clinical precision. She identifies risks, flags medication interactions, notes fall hazards, and creates a care plan grounded in medical reality — not in what’s easiest to staff. This is the foundation on which every successful care arrangement is built.
Our free home care assessment is available to any family across the 11 New Jersey counties we serve — including Morris, Union, Essex, Somerset, Middlesex, Bergen, Passaic, Hunterdon, Mercer, Monmouth, and Ocean County.
What the Free Assessment Includes
Clinical Needs Review
Our RN reviews all diagnoses, medications, and recent hospitalizations. She flags potential drug interactions, identifies symptoms of concern, and notes any conditions that may require specialized caregiver training — such as dementia, Parkinson’s, COPD, or post-surgical recovery.
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assessment
We evaluate your loved one’s ability to bathe, dress, prepare meals, manage medications, use the bathroom safely, and move through the home. This determines the level of hands-on personal care required and guides scheduling recommendations.
Cognitive & Behavioral Evaluation
For clients with memory loss, our RN uses established screening tools to assess cognitive status, short-term memory, confusion, and behavioral patterns such as wandering, sundowning, or anxiety. This shapes how we match a caregiver with the right demeanor and skill set.
Home Safety Walk-Through
Our RN walks through the home with your family, identifying fall hazards, inadequate lighting, cluttered pathways, grab bar needs, and kitchen safety concerns. We provide a written summary with prioritized recommendations — regardless of whether you move forward with our services.
Caregiver Match Criteria
We learn about your loved one’s personality, interests, daily routine, communication style, and family preferences. This allows us to identify caregivers who are not just qualified — but genuinely well-suited to the individual.
Written Care Plan
Before leaving, our RN documents everything in a written care plan that you receive a copy of. This becomes the blueprint for your caregiver’s daily responsibilities and is updated at every RN supervisory visit going forward.
How the Assessment Process Works
Call Us to Schedule
Call (908) 912-6342. Our care coordinator will collect basic information about your loved one’s situation and find a time that works for your family — often within 24 to 48 hours. Evening and weekend appointments are available.
The RN Visits Your Home
A licensed registered nurse arrives at the scheduled time. The assessment typically takes 45 to 75 minutes. Family members are encouraged to be present — the more context we have, the better the care plan we can develop.
Receive Your Care Plan
Before leaving, the RN reviews her findings with your family and presents a written care plan with specific recommendations. You are under no obligation to proceed with our services.
Start Care — Often Within 24 Hours
If you decide to move forward, we match a caregiver and begin services — often within 24 to 48 hours. In urgent situations such as a hospital discharge, we can frequently start the same day. Learn more about how our process works.
What to Prepare Before the Assessment
To make the most of your free assessment, it helps to have the following available — though nothing is strictly required:
- A current list of medications (prescription and over-the-counter)
- Recent medical records, discharge summaries, or specialist notes if available
- Names and contact information for your loved one’s physicians
- Any previous home care or rehabilitation notes
- A list of your top concerns and the specific challenges you are experiencing
- Information about the home layout, especially any stairs or bathroom configurations
If you don’t have all of this, that is perfectly fine. Our RN is trained to gather the information she needs during the visit itself.
Services We Can Recommend After Your Assessment
Based on the assessment findings, our RN may recommend one or more of the following care options:
- Companion Care — Socialization, light housekeeping, errands, and companionship a few hours per day
- Overnight Care — A caregiver present through the night for safety and reassurance
- Live-In Care — A dedicated live-in caregiver for continuous daytime support
- 24-Hour Home Care — Around-the-clock coverage with rotating caregivers, no gap in care
- Dementia Care — Structured routines and trained caregivers for memory conditions
- Alzheimer’s Care — Stage-specific support for Alzheimer’s disease progression
- Respite Care — Short-term relief for family caregivers
- Home Health Aide Services — Personal care, hygiene assistance, and daily living tasks
Learn more about our team and approach, including the role of RN supervision in maintaining care quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens during a free home care assessment?
A registered nurse visits your home, reviews your loved one’s medical history and daily living needs, assesses home safety, discusses caregiver match criteria, and creates a written care plan — all at no charge and with no obligation.
How long does the free assessment take?
Most assessments take 45 to 75 minutes. We take the time needed to fully understand your situation — we never rush.
Is there any obligation after the free assessment?
Absolutely not. The assessment is completely free with no obligation. Many families use it simply to understand their options and get a professional opinion.
Who conducts the assessment?
Every assessment is conducted by a licensed registered nurse (RN) — not a salesperson. Our RNs are experienced in geriatric care, dementia, post-surgical recovery, and chronic disease management.
Which counties do you serve for in-home assessments?
We conduct free in-home assessments throughout all 11 New Jersey counties we serve: Morris, Union, Essex, Somerset, Middlesex, Bergen, Passaic, Hunterdon, Mercer, Monmouth, and Ocean County.
How quickly can care start after the assessment?
In most cases, care can begin within 24 to 48 hours of the assessment. In urgent situations, we can often start the same day.
Schedule Your Free Assessment Today
One call is all it takes. A registered nurse will visit your home, assess your loved one’s needs, and give you a written care plan — at no cost and with no obligation.