Senior care in Newark.
Across Newark, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.
Example
Your care match
Personalized for Mom · near 07102
Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 2.1 mi away
Offers personal care
Serves 07102
Available weekday mornings
Home care agency
Only this agency gets your request
Finding care in Newark.
Newark, founded in 1666, is the county seat of Essex County and the largest city in New Jersey. We help families across the Ironbound, North Ward, Vailsburg, Weequahic, Forest Hill and University Heights.
In New Jersey, home care agencies, which the state calls health care service firms, must be registered with the Division of Consumer Affairs.
Tell us where in Newark you are and what you need, and we’ll recommend options that serve your area.
Example
Care profile for Mom
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Care needed
Personal care
Schedule
Weekday mornings
Starting
Within 2 weeks
Paying with
Private pay + LTC insurance
Help with
Profile complete
Today, 9:14 AM
Matched with Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 1.8 mi away
Agency reaches out
Usually the same day
Ways to pay in Essex County.
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 in Essex County
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. Essex County Division of Senior Services can also point you to local help: 973-395-8375.
All ways to payYour first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in Newark and the agency reaches out to set it up.
Get my free consultationFree help in Newark.
These services are free, whether or not you use Hailo Care.
Essex County Division of Senior Services
The county’s aging office and ADRC: help finding services, screening for MLTSS and JACC.
973-395-8375Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter
The statewide chapter’s main office in Florham Park, serving families across New Jersey with support groups and care help.
973-437-3931Do you serve all of Newark?
Yes. We help families across Newark and nearby communities, including East Orange, Irvington, Belleville and Elizabeth.
How much does home care cost in Newark?
It depends on the type of care, the hours and where in Essex County you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.
Who do I call about senior services in Newark?
Start with Essex County Division of Senior Services at 973-395-8375.
How do I get help paying for home care in Newark?
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.
Where can I find dementia support in Newark?
Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter is at 973-437-3931. The Alzheimer’s Association helpline answers day and night at 800-272-3900.
Is a home care consultation free in Newark?
Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency in Newark is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.
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