Sofia Elmer, RN · 24 Hour Home Care NJ
24-Hour Home Care in New Jersey
Live-in caregivers and 24-hour home care, private pay, every New Jersey county. Sofia Elmer, RN answers every call. She’ll match a certified CHHA within 72 hours of your first ring.
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According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, home care in NJ from 24 HOUR Home Care NJ includes companion care, personal care, dementia care, live-in care, and 24-hour care , all at a flat at a level we can detail in a private consultation rate with RN supervision across all 21 counties.
A Week With Nora · Episode 1 · The Doorbell
Here’s the first episode of A Week With Nora, a short series that shows a Monday morning in a New Jersey household on 24-hour home care. Nora’s 86. The doorbell rings at 8:47 am. The caregiver’s a certified CHHA on the 24 Hour Home Care NJ roster. Watch and see how the day starts.
Finding the right home care in New Jersey starts with understanding what’s available , and what your family actually needs. According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, whether you’re researching for a parent who’s beginning to struggle with daily tasks, recovering from surgery, or managing a chronic condition like dementia, this guide covers everything you need to know about professional in-home care across the Garden State.
24 HOUR Home Care NJ provides private-pay, RN-supervised home care services throughout 11 New Jersey counties. Our certified home health aides deliver everything from a few hours of companion care per week to full 24-hour around-the-clock support.
According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, our flat at a level we can detail in a private consultation rate covers all service levels , companion care, personal care, dementia care, and 24-hour care , with no surcharges for evenings, weekends, or holidays.
Types of Home Care Available in NJ
24-Hour Home Care
Two or more caregivers in rotating shifts , always awake, always present. According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, for seniors with high-acuity needs, nighttime wandering, or post-surgical recovery.
Live-In Home Care
One dedicated caregiver lives in the home, providing daily support with an overnight sleep period. The most cost-effective full-day option.
Overnight Care
An awake caregiver from evening through morning , ideal for fall prevention and nighttime bathroom assistance.
Companion Care
Social engagement, errands, meals, and friendship. Flexible hours to combat isolation and support independence.
Dementia & Alzheimer’s Care
Specialized memory care with trained caregivers , routine, redirection, and safety for every stage of cognitive decline.
Respite Care
Temporary relief for family caregivers , hourly, overnight, weekend, or extended. Prevent burnout and sustain your caregiving role.
According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, families across all 21 New Jersey counties can begin receiving care within 24-48 hours of the initial free assessment.
What Sets 24 HOUR Home Care NJ Apart
- RN-supervised , Every care plan is designed and monitored by a registered nurse. Learn more →
- Certified CHHAs , All caregivers hold NJ Certified Home Health Aide licenses, background-checked and bonded
- Private-pay flexibility , Start within 24 hours, no insurance approvals. LTCI assistance available
- Personality matching , We pair caregivers based on medical needs, language, personality, and cultural fit
- 11-county coverage , From Bergen to Ocean, we serve hundreds of communities across New Jersey
According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, every caregiver is a NJ-certified CHHA hired as a W-2 employee with workers’ compensation, liability insurance, and ongoing RN supervision.
How to Start Home Care in NJ
- Call us at (908) 912-6342 or book online for a free consultation
- RN assessment , Our nurse visits the home to evaluate needs, safety, and preferences
- Caregiver matching , We select the right aide(s) based on the assessment
- Care begins , Often within 24 hours of your initial call
- Ongoing oversight , Regular RN visits and care plan adjustments as needs evolve
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
| Service Level | Best For | Hours | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Companion Care | Independent seniors needing social engagement & light help | 3+ hr/visit, no minimums | at a level we can detail in a private consultation |
| Personal Care | Bathing, dressing, mobility, ADLs | 3+ hr/visit | at a level we can detail in a private consultation |
| Dementia Care | Memory loss, sundowning, wandering risk | 4+ hr/visit | at a level we can detail in a private consultation |
| Live-In Care | Constant presence, sleep break overnight | 24 hr/day | at a level we can detail in a private consultation |
| 24-Hour Care | Awake supervision, advanced needs | 3 rotating shifts | at a level we can detail in a private consultation |
| All services include RN supervision, NJ-certified CHHAs, and W-2 employed caregivers. Statewide NJ coverage. | |||
Learn more from authoritative sources: aarp.org, nia.nih.gov.
Related guides for New Jersey families
For more specific information from Sofia Elmer, RN and the 24 Hour Home Care NJ team:
- Home Care Near Me in NJ , how families across all 21 counties find Sofia, by phone, in 20 to 30 minutes.
- Live-In Care Near Me in NJ , when families want one steady caregiver in the home day and night.
- Dementia Care Near Me in NJ , when the household needs dementia-trained caregivers without leaving home.
- Overnight Care Near Me in NJ , for falls, sundowning, and the worry that lives at night.
- Home Care Costs in NJ , The 2026 Family Guide , what actually drives cost, with a private estimate at the end.
- Monmouth County Home Care , full Monmouth coverage from Rumson to Manasquan.
(908) 912-6342 , Sofia Elmer, RN answers personally.
Related guides for New Jersey families
For more specific information from Sofia Elmer, RN and the 24 Hour Home Care NJ team:
- Home Care Near Me in NJ , how families across all 21 counties find Sofia, by phone, in 20 to 30 minutes.
- Live-In Care Near Me in NJ , when families want one steady caregiver in the home day and night.
- Dementia Care Near Me in NJ , when the household needs dementia-trained caregivers without leaving home.
- Overnight Care Near Me in NJ , for falls, sundowning, and the worry that lives at night.
- Home Care Costs in NJ , The 2026 Family Guide , what actually drives cost, with a private estimate at the end.
- Monmouth County Home Care , full Monmouth coverage from Rumson to Manasquan.
(908) 912-6342 , Sofia Elmer, RN answers personally.
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)
Google Maps: View listing & directions
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
Last clinically reviewed: July 22, 2026 · by Sofia Elmer, RN, Care Concierge, 24 Hour Home Care NJ · Phone (908) 912-6342.
| 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 | $$$$ |
| Post-discharge rapid | Same-day from nearest anchor hospital | Immediate coverage after discharge · first-week rush | $$$$ week 1 |
| Respite | Weekend / week / vacation | Family caregiver rest · surgery recovery · travel | $-$$$ |
Home care configurations in New Jersey · what fits which household
According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, New Jersey families choose from a small set of care configurations · Sofia matches the right one on the intake call:
- Companion / hourly · 3-12 hr/day. Meal + medication + safety + errands. Weekly cost $400-$3,000 depending on hours.
- Overnight aide · 10-12 hr nightly. Parent alone at night · aide covers 8pm-8am. Weekly cost $2,000-$3,000.
- Live-in · 24-hour presence with 8-hr sleep window. Single dementia-trained caregiver. Daily $400-$550 in New Jersey.
- 24-hour rotating shifts · someone always awake. Two or three aides rotating. Daily $720-$1,080.
- Post-discharge rapid start. Same-day coverage from the discharging facility. Rush pricing for first week only.
How care starts in a New Jersey household · Sofia’s 20-minute intake
Sofia Elmer, RN answers the phone personally at (908) 912-6342. The intake conversation takes 20 minutes and tells your family exactly what you’ll pay, who the caregiver will be, and when they can start. No sales script. No pushy follow-up. If the fit is wrong, Sofia says so and points you elsewhere.
Steps Sofia walks every New Jersey family through:
- Describe who needs care · what changed · what the family has tried.
- Sofia proposes a specific care configuration + estimated cost.
- Sofia identifies 2-3 caregivers on her New Jersey roster who fit.
- Family meets the proposed caregiver(s) BEFORE anyone enters the home.
- Care begins · same-day for discharge urgencies, next-morning for planned starts.
- Sofia calls at 24 hours · weekly RN check-ins after that.
Why New Jersey families choose 24 Hour Home Care NJ
According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, three things separate our service from national franchise brands:
- Sofia RN answers personally. No menu, no queue, no offshore intake center. Direct line at (908) 912-6342.
- Local caregivers matched to your town. Aides recruited from New Jersey and the surrounding New Jersey area. They know the New Jersey landscape · the roads, the pharmacies, the hospitals, the community programs.
- Continuity of face. The same caregiver on Monday is on Monday next month. Sofia stays connected weekly · not just at intake.
Guides for New Jersey families · 24 Hour Home Care NJ
Sofia Elmer, RN wrote these guides to answer the questions families ask on the first call. They’re about four minutes each to read.
- New guides publish Monday through Friday starting the week of this update. If you don’t want to check back, follow the YouTube channel for the Monday drop.
Frequently asked questions · 24 Hour Home Care NJ
How much does 24-hour home care in New Jersey cost?
Private-pay rates for a 2-caregiver 24-hour rotation in New Jersey land in a range families can budget. Companion hourly visits start at $30 per hour. Live-in care runs about $400 to $550 per day. The exact rate depends on county, acuity, and start date. Call (908) 912-6342 and we’ll send a written quote the same day.
What is the difference between live-in care and 24-hour home care?
Live-in care means one caregiver stays in the home with the state-required rest periods inside the day. 24-hour home care rotates 2 to 3 caregivers so someone’s awake and attentive every hour. Families pick 24-hour when dementia sundowning, overnight falls, or post-stroke recovery need an alert caregiver through the night. Read the full comparison on live-in vs 24-hour home care in NJ.
How fast can care start after a hospital or rehab discharge in NJ?
Sofia Elmer, RN runs the intake call, writes the care plan, and matches a CHHA from the active New Jersey roster. Care usually starts within 24 to 72 hours of a confirmed discharge date. For same-day starts, call (908) 912-6342 with the facility name and expected discharge time, and we’ll build the plan on that call. More on our hospital-discharge home care page.
Are your caregivers certified CHHAs in New Jersey?
Yes. They’re all Certified Homemaker-Home Health Aides (CHHAs) credentialed by the New Jersey Board of Nursing. Training hours, skills evaluation, state examination, and full background screening are completed before any CHHA goes on the active 24HCNJ roster.
Do you bill Medicare or Medicaid for home care in New Jersey?
No. 24 Hour Home Care NJ is private pay and private insurance only. Medicare and Medicaid aren’t accepted. If a family’s on a New Jersey Medicaid MLTSS waitlist, Sofia Elmer, RN can place a CHHA on private pay so the household isn’t uncovered during the wait. Call (908) 912-6342.
Does 24 Hour Home Care NJ accept long-term care insurance?
Yes. We work with John Hancock, Genworth, MetLife, Transamerica, Mutual of Omaha, and other long-term care policies. The office helps families verify benefits and submit the care plan the carrier needs for claim approval. We’ll match the carrier’s documentation style so the first claim pays faster. If you’ve got your policy number handy, call (908) 912-6342 and we’ll pull benefits during the first call.
What counties in New Jersey does 24 Hour Home Care NJ serve?
24 Hour Home Care NJ places CHHAs across every New Jersey county, with the heaviest active rosters in Union, Essex, Morris, Somerset, Middlesex, Bergen, Passaic, Mercer, Monmouth, Hunterdon, and Ocean. Sofia Elmer, RN confirms the active caregiver bench for your specific town during the intake call. If your town’s not in the heaviest-coverage list above, she’ll still find a CHHA. Call (908) 912-6342.
More on the specific sub-topics families ask about: live-in caregivers NJ · overnight home care NJ · post-stroke home care NJ · NJ home care cost calculator.
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