Call (908) 912-6342 — Supplemental Home Care for The Little Senior Residence Residents
One-on-One Supplemental Care for The Little Senior Residence Residents — No Contracts, No Minimums, LTCI Accepted
The Little Senior Residence in Montclair is a 29-unit family-owned assisted living residence at 71 Christopher Street in Montclair, Essex County, operated by three generations of the same family since 1960 with RN-led clinical oversight and a home-like environment near NJ Transit train service to Manhattan with 29 units, family-owned and operated since 1960, RN-led clinical team, 3 generations, home-like residential setting. Amenities include intimate 29-unit assisted living residence, family-owned and operated since 1960, three generations of dedicated ownership, RN-led clinical oversight, home-like residential atmosphere, personalized care plans, home-cooked meals, social activities and programming, beautifully maintained grounds, 71 Christopher Street location in residential Montclair neighborhood, walkable to Upper Montclair shops and restaurants, proximity to NJ Transit Montclair-Boonton Line train station with direct service to Manhattan, near Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center. Even in this well-regarded Essex County community, many families enhance their loved one’s quality of life with supplemental one-on-one care from a dedicated private aide.
The Little Senior Residence is a 29-unit family-owned assisted living residence at 71 Christopher Street in Montclair — one of Essex County’s most culturally vibrant and walkable communities. Operated by the same family for three generations since 1960, The Little Senior Residence offers something increasingly rare in senior care: genuine home-like intimacy combined with professional RN-led clinical oversight. With just 29 residents, every individual receives personalized attention, home-cooked meals, and the warmth of a family-run operation that treats residents as extended family. Located in a quiet residential Montclair neighborhood near NJ Transit’s Montclair-Boonton Line station — providing direct train service to Manhattan — The Little Senior Residence serves families seeking an alternative to corporate-chain assisted living. While The Little Senior Residence’s intimate size and family-led care model provide exceptional daily support, many families find that supplemental one-on-one care from a dedicated private aide enhances their loved one’s quality of life — especially for residents with advancing dementia, complex medical needs, or who simply benefit from continuous individual attention beyond what any 29-unit residence’s staffing can provide. 24 HOUR Home Care NJ provides supplemental in-home aides who work alongside The Little Senior Residence’s family-led team to deliver personalized companion care, cognitive engagement, mealtime assistance, overnight supervision, and dedicated one-on-one support.
24 HOUR Home Care NJ — a NJ Department of Health licensed home care agency — provides supplemental one-on-one care for residents at The Little Senior Residence. From companion care providing cognitive engagement and emotional support to 24-hour private aides for complex dementia and Alzheimer’s needs, every caregiver is a NJ Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA), dementia-trained, background-checked, bonded, and insured.
Why Families at The Little Senior Residence Choose 24 HOUR Home Care NJ
The Little Senior Residence is a rare gem in Essex County senior care — a 29-unit family-owned assisted living residence at 71 Christopher Street in Montclair, operated by the same family for three generations since 1960 with RN-led clinical oversight. This intimate, home-like environment provides exceptional warmth and personalized attention. Even in this uniquely caring setting, supplemental one-on-one care from a dedicated private aide can profoundly enhance a resident’s quality of life as care needs advance.
Common supplemental care scenarios at The Little Senior Residence:
- A resident with advancing dementia or Alzheimer’s needs continuous one-on-one cognitive engagement, reality orientation, and emotional reassurance from a consistent, familiar aide
- A resident needs dedicated overnight supervision for safety — especially during sundowning hours when even a 29-unit residence’s night staff cannot provide 1:1 attention
- Mealtime supervision — a private aide ensures proper nutrition, hydration, and safe swallowing for residents with feeding difficulties
- A resident with fall risk or Parkinson’s disease needs dedicated mobility assistance, transfers, and personal care beyond facility staffing
- Hospital-to-home transitions after a stay at Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center (Montclair) — a private aide provides continuity of care during the critical recovery period
- A resident recovering from surgery or stroke needs intensive short-term one-on-one rehabilitation support
- Family members living out of state need a trusted, consistent aide providing daily support and detailed reporting
- End-of-life comfort care — a dedicated aide provides continuous presence, dignity, and compassionate support
Three Generations of Family Care, Enhanced
The Little Senior Residence’s three-generation family legacy reflects a deep commitment to resident well-being that aligns perfectly with 24 HOUR Home Care NJ’s values. Our supplemental aides integrate seamlessly into this home-like environment — respecting the family-led care culture while providing the dedicated 1:1 attention that complements the residence’s exceptional but necessarily shared staffing. Located near Montclair’s NJ Transit station with direct train service to Manhattan, The Little Senior Residence serves families across the New York metropolitan area who value intimate, family-centered care.
Our Essex County care team is available now: (908) 912-6342
Free assessment. Private pay and LTCI accepted.
Complete Home Care Services Available
- Companion care — One-on-one conversation, meals, errands, medication reminders
- Personal care — Bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility assistance
- Dementia and Alzheimer’s care — Wandering prevention, cognitive engagement, sundowning
- Live-in care — Dedicated caregiver 24/7 in your loved one’s residence
- 24-hour shift care — Multiple caregivers in shifts, always awake
- Overnight care — Night aide for falls, nighttime assistance
- Respite care — Relief for family caregivers, flexible scheduling
- Fall prevention — Safety assessment, supervised mobility
- Medication management — Pill organization, timed administration
Service Area: Montclair and All of Essex County
24 HOUR Home Care NJ serves The Little Senior Residence in Montclair (ZIP 07042) and all of Essex County, including Newark, East Orange, Orange, Irvington, Livingston, Montclair, Maplewood, South Orange, Millburn, Short Hills, West Orange, Roseland, Caldwell, West Caldwell, North Caldwell, Cedar Grove, Verona, Nutley, Bloomfield, Glen Ridge, Fairfield, Essex Fells, and Belleville. View all 11 NJ counties we serve.
We also serve: Union, Middlesex, Somerset, Morris, Bergen, Monmouth, Ocean, Mercer, Passaic, Hunterdon.
What Sets 24 HOUR Home Care NJ Apart in Essex County
- NJ-licensed and insured — every aide is a Certified Home Health Aide
- RN-supervised — Registered Nurse designs care plans, visits regularly, coordinates with Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center (Montclair) and local 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 CHHA builds trust with your loved one
- Facility-compatible — our aides work alongside community staff, respecting protocols while providing dedicated one-on-one attention
Nearby Hospitals and Medical Centers
- Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center (Montclair/Glen Ridge) — Community hospital with emergency, surgical, rehabilitation, and memory care services — the closest hospital to Montclair senior communities
- Saint Barnabas Medical Center (Livingston) — Level II Trauma, cardiac surgery, stroke center, oncology, geriatric medicine
- Clara Maass Medical Center (Belleville) — Acute care, geriatric programs, rehabilitation services
We coordinate care with all Montclair and Essex County medical providers. Call (908) 912-6342.
Local Resources Near The Little Senior Residence
- Essex County Division on Aging — benefits counseling, caregiver support
- NJ FamilyCare — Medicaid coverage for eligible home care services
- AARP New Jersey caregiver resources
- NJ EASE — connects seniors to state and local services
Home Care at Other Montclair and Essex County Communities
We also serve: The Willows (Montclair) | Montclair Manor | Van Dyk Manor (Montclair) | Hackensack UMC Mountainside Memory Unit (Montclair) | Gates Manor (Montclair). All Montclair and Essex County senior communities are in our service area.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether your loved one at The Little Senior Residence needs a few hours of companion care weekly or a dedicated 24-hour private aide, our RN designs a personalized care plan — and a certified caregiver can start within 24-48 hours. Essex County home care with same-caregiver consistency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I hire a private aide for my loved one at The Little Senior Residence?
Yes. Many families at The Little Senior Residence hire supplemental private aides through 24 HOUR Home Care NJ to provide one-on-one attention beyond what facility staff can offer. Our NJ CHHA certified, dementia-trained aides work alongside The Little Senior Residence staff. Call (908) 912-6342.
Does long-term care insurance cover supplemental care at The Little Senior Residence?
Most LTCI policies cover supplemental in-home care when ADL benefit triggers are met. 24 HOUR Home Care NJ works directly with Genworth, John Hancock, Mutual of Omaha, and other carriers. Free LTCI consultation — call (908) 912-6342.
What supplemental services does 24 HOUR Home Care NJ provide at The Little Senior Residence?
One-on-one companion care, mealtime supervision, cognitive engagement, overnight supervision, fall prevention, mobility assistance, post-hospital transition support, and end-of-life comfort care. All NJ CHHA certified, RN-supervised, dementia-trained. Call (908) 912-6342.
Do you provide supplemental care near The Little Senior Residence in Montclair, Essex County NJ?
Yes. 24 HOUR Home Care NJ serves The Little Senior Residence in Montclair (ZIP 07042) and all of Essex County — Livingston, Montclair, Maplewood, South Orange, Millburn, Short Hills, Roseland, Caldwell, West Caldwell, North Caldwell, Cedar Grove, Verona, Nutley, Bloomfield, Glen Ridge, Fairfield, Essex Fells, Newark, East Orange, Orange, Irvington, Belleville, and every town. Call (908) 912-6342.
How quickly can a supplemental aide start at The Little Senior Residence?
Often within 24-48 hours. Our RN conducts a free assessment and coordinates with The Little Senior Residence staff. A certified, dementia-trained caregiver can begin the same day or next day. Private pay and LTCI accepted. Call (908) 912-6342.