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Senior care in New Jersey.

From Paterson to Camden, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.

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Free for families. Takes about a minute. We match you with one local agency.

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Harbor Home Care

Home care agency · 2.1 mi away

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Offers personal care

Serves 07102

Available weekday mornings

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Ways to pay

Ways to pay in New Jersey.

  • Private pay

    Most families pay the provider directly. You agree on hours and rates before care starts.

  • Long term care insurance

    Many policies cover in home care or assisted living after a waiting period.

  • VA benefits

    Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for Aid and Attendance or VA home care programs.

  • Medicaid

    Your state’s Medicaid program may pay for some care at home for people who qualify.

NJ FamilyCare MLTSS

NJ FamilyCare MLTSS may pay for help at home for people 65 and older, or younger adults who are blind or disabled, who need nursing home level care. Income and asset limits apply. Call your county office on aging at 877-222-3737 for a screening, then apply for NJ FamilyCare through your county welfare agency.

All ways to pay

Your first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in New Jersey and the agency reaches out to set it up.

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Local resources

Free help in New Jersey.

These services are free, whether or not you use Hailo Care.

County aging services line (ADRC)

One statewide number that connects you to the aging and disability office in your county.

877-222-3737

Division of Aging Services

NJ Department of Human Services division for Medicare counseling and general questions about aging services.

800-792-8820

Division of Consumer Affairs, Regulated Business Section

State office that registers health care service firms. To complain, call the Consumer Service Center at 973-504-6200.

973-504-6370

Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline

Free, confidential help for people living with dementia and their families, any time of day.

800-272-3900
Questions

New Jersey questions.

Can’t find your answer? Our team is happy to help.

(213) 451-6802
  • Do home care agencies need a license in New Jersey?

    Yes. In New Jersey, home care agencies, which the state calls health care service firms, must be registered with the Division of Consumer Affairs.

  • Does New Jersey Medicaid pay for home care?

    It can. NJ FamilyCare MLTSS may pay for help at home for people 65 and older, or younger adults who are blind or disabled, who need nursing home level care. Income and asset limits apply. Call your county office on aging at 877-222-3737 for a screening, then apply for NJ FamilyCare through your county welfare agency.

  • How much does home care cost in New Jersey?

    It depends on the type of care, the hours and where you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.

  • Which New Jersey cities do you serve?

    Every New Jersey ZIP code. We have local pages for the 20 largest cities, including Newark, Jersey City and Paterson.

  • Is a home care consultation free in New Jersey?

    Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.

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