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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A live-in aide in Somerset County, NJ doesn’t just visit your loved one — they become part of the household. At 24 HOUR Home Care NJ, our live-in caregivers move into your parent’s home and provide continuous, one-on-one support throughout the day — meals, personal care, medication reminders, companionship, and safety monitoring — with overnight availability for nighttime needs. It’s the most consistent, relationship-driven model of home care available.

The AARP reports that 77% of older adults prefer to age in their own home. For families in Somerset County, a live-in aide makes that preference sustainable — even when daily living becomes genuinely difficult. Every engagement is RN-supervised and delivered by a NJ Certified Home Health Aide.

What a Live-In Aide Does in Somerset County

Your live-in caregiver handles everything your loved one needs throughout the day — and is available at night for essential needs:

Morning routines — Bathing, grooming, dressing, breakfast preparation, and first medications of the day
Meal preparation — Three meals plus snacks, tailored to dietary restrictions, preferences, and cultural traditions
Medication management — Organized pillboxes, timed reminders, side effect monitoring under RN oversight
Personal care (ADLs) — Toileting, incontinence management, oral care, skin care — handled with patience and dignity
Mobility and fall prevention — Safe transfers, walking assistance, and home safety awareness throughout the day
Companionship — Conversation, card games, reading, neighborhood walks, religious services, and social outings. Companion care is woven into every live-in engagement.
Light housekeeping — Laundry, dishes, tidying, bed-making, and maintaining a safe, clean environment
Transportation — Doctor appointments, pharmacy runs, physical therapy, grocery shopping, and social events
Nighttime availability — The caregiver sleeps in the home (private room required) and wakes for bathroom trips, repositioning, or urgent needs
Somerset County-specific support — Dementia care, Alzheimer’s support, geriatric care for chronic conditions, and post-surgical recovery

Live-In Care vs. 24-Hour Care — Which Does Your Family Need?

This is the most common question Somerset County families ask. Here’s the key difference:

Feature	Live-In Care	24-Hour Care
Caregivers	1 dedicated aide	2-3 in rotating shifts
Overnight	Sleeps in home, wakes for needs	Always awake
Consistency	Highest — same face every day	Team of 2-3 familiar aides
Cost	20-40% less	Higher (multiple shifts)
Best for	Stable seniors, moderate dementia	High-acuity, nighttime wandering

Read the full comparison → | Need overnight-only care? See our Somerset County overnight guide.

Who Benefits from a Live-In Aide in Somerset County?

Seniors with moderate dementia who thrive on routine and a familiar caregiver — see our Somerset County dementia guide
Adults recovering from surgery who need weeks of daily support — post-surgery care
Elderly parents whose children live out of state and need reliable daily oversight
Seniors who are safe overnight but struggle with meals, hygiene, medications, and mobility during the day
Couples where one spouse can’t manage alone — our couples care program often uses live-in aides
Families seeking a cost-effective alternative to private-pay 24-hour shift care

Live-In Care Requirements

Private sleeping area — Spare bedroom, den, or converted space for the caregiver
8-hour sleep period — Typically 10 PM – 6 AM, with availability for brief nighttime needs (1-2 wake-ups)
Access to meals — The caregiver eats meals at the home

If nighttime needs exceed 2-3 wake-ups, our team may recommend 24-hour care or pairing live-in with overnight care.

Somerset County Towns We Serve with Live-In Aides

Basking Ridge
Bernardsville
Bridgewater
Bedminster
Somerville
Far Hills
Warren
Watchung
Bound Brook

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Somerset County Hospitals, Rehab Centers, and Senior Communities

We coordinate live-in care transitions with:

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset (Somerville) — Post-surgical live-in care coordination
Morristown Medical Center (nearby) — Live-in aide placement after complex procedures

Senior living communities where we provide supplemental live-in aides:

Fellowship Village (Basking Ridge) — CCRC where we provide supplemental live-in aides. See our Basking Ridge care guide.
Arbor Glen (Bridgewater) — Live-in caregiver support for residents and nearby families

Neighboring: Morris, Union, Middlesex, Hunterdon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a live-in aide do in Somerset County NJ?

A live-in aide lives in your loved one’s home and provides daily personal care, meals, medication reminders, companionship, housekeeping, transportation, and nighttime availability — all under RN supervision. Call (908) 912-6342.

How much does a live-in aide cost in Somerset County?

Live-in care is typically 20-40% less expensive than 24-hour shift care, making it the most cost-effective full-day option. Call (908) 912-6342 for a transparent quote after a free assessment.

Does the live-in aide need their own bedroom?

Yes. A private sleeping area is required — a spare bedroom, den, or converted space. The caregiver also needs access to meals and a bathroom.

Can a live-in aide help with dementia in Somerset County?

Absolutely. The consistency of one dedicated caregiver is especially beneficial for dementia patients who thrive on routine and familiarity. Our aides are trained in memory care, validation therapy, and behavioral management.

How quickly can a live-in aide start in Somerset County?

Often within 24-48 hours. Our RN conducts a free home assessment, matches the right caregiver, and begins care promptly. Call (908) 912-6342.

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What a Live-In Aide Does in Somerset County

Live-In Care vs. 24-Hour Care — Which Does Your Family Need?

Who Benefits from a Live-In Aide in Somerset County?

Live-In Care Requirements

Somerset County Towns We Serve with Live-In Aides

Somerset County Hospitals, Rehab Centers, and Senior Communities

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