Caring.com offers a free service to help families find senior care and authentic reviews to help you in your decision. On average in New Brunswick, NJ, residents and their loved ones rate In Home Care agencies 4.0 out of 5 stars across the 53 options below.
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4.5
(111 reviews)
"They provided wonderful emergency 24/7 care for our 100 yr old father. We welcomed your help for over 1 week and each aide who was with us was wonderful and the staff at Right at Home who helped arrange the emergency care couldn't have been more help..."
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5.0
(1 reviews)
"The caregiver from United Methodist serves as a companion to my wife for a few hours a day to keep her interested in stuff when I'm not with her. The caregiver comes at 10:00 and leaves at 2:00 four times a week. She helps with anything like preparin..."
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5.0
(1 reviews)
"amazing agency. everything is done by the book. Staff is very well trained and provides answers and solutions to all questions. Caregiver is amazing. Really connects with my dad. Very Professional. So glad I found them...."
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4.2
(13 reviews)
"We're using Prime Home Care 24/7. They've been amazing. The aide that we have is just so wonderful with my mom. She's just tremendous. Jim, who owns the company, is phenomenal. He's easy to reach out to. He's super responsive. They really all go abov..."
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4.0
(1 reviews)
"I hired Always Best Care for Mom Monday through Friday. They are expensive, but that's the going rate, unfortunately. They were very reactive; I called them, and the next day, they were at the house doing the assessment to see what was exactly needed..."
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"Vision & Mission At FirstLight Home Care, we envision a world in which all adults may age with comfort, dignity and independence in the p..."
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"At Always There To Care Home Care Services, we are committed to providing high-quality, affordable care for your loved ones. Our hourly rate..."
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4.7
(15 reviews)
"We were so pleased when we met Judith because she follow through on everything she said she would follow through. We needed a person immediately and she found somebody within a couple of hours. She said that it would be a temporary person and that by..."
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4.5
(10 reviews)
"Unfortunately my dad passed away recently, but thanks to E & S Hime Care Solutions for making his last few years alive the best for him and my family. The home health aide Julie took great care of my dad and kept his soul alive and happy. He was al..."
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5.0
(3 reviews)
"Home Care Bears has provided us with two really great caregivers so far. They have been professional in their care of my mother. And the most important part is that she likes them. Because there have been others, from other agencies that she would no..."
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5.0
(2 reviews)
"I called Companion Care when I was looking for a caregiver for my mom. Kelly got back to me. He was prompt. I told him that my mother had a very specific person that she wanted. He found a caregiver for us who was willing to also take the job. Kelly ..."
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5.0
(2 reviews)
"They were caring so beautifully for my dad. My dad already passed away. Their care for him was excellent. Everytime I call them, there's always a consistent person or two who took my calls. They always knew who I was and knew what we needed. Their re..."
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5.0
(2 reviews)
"Shalanda cared for my mother for more than 3 years, while she was 86 to 89 years, had Parkinson’s and her mobility and communication gradually decreased to none during that time. Her sensitivity and attention towards my mother’s needs were evident..."
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5.0
(2 reviews)
"Metro1 is a great company. The staff on the phone are always kind and helpful, and really try to accommodate family needs. The home aide sent was/ is wonderful and we are so thankful to have found this caring, professional agency right here in the Sa..."
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4.7
(4 reviews)
"The Handmaiden Services provided my mother and my father with excellent service. My mother passed away in February 2015. The Handmaiden Services also took care of my father after cancer surgery in 2015 until he recovered and was able to provide for h..."
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5.0
(1 reviews)
"Home Care Assistance is extremely unique experience. The care is excellent. My caregiver even plays chess with me. A professional staff that is always in touch with. I would highly recommend them. A first class organization. ..."
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5.0
(1 reviews)
"The caregiver from Polish Homecare Service helps my mother with everything. She cooks her meals, accompanies her, gets her ready for bed, helps her dress, helps her bathe -- pretty much every area. I drive my mother to her appointments, and she accom..."
READ MOREAlthough New Brunswick’s average home care costs of $5,148 are higher than the national median of $4,957, the city is one of the most affordable in the state. It competes easily with the average cost in nearby New York City, where the typical senior pays $5,529, a fee that’s also the average for Atlantic City and Ocean City. At $4,767, only Vineland offers more affordable home care than New Brunswick.
New Brunswick
$5,148
New Jersey
$5,529
The United States
$4,957
Atlantic City
$5,529
Vineland
$4,767
Ocean City
$5,529
New York City, NY
$5,529
The most inexpensive type of care in New Brunswick is adult day health care, which, at $1,866, is significantly cheaper than home care, at $5,148. However, home care provides one-on-one assistance within the senior’s home, as does home health care, although that option typically costs an additional $95 per month because it provides medical care. Assisted living and nursing home facilities are the costliest options, with the former averaging $8,145, and the latter, another $3,505 per month.
Home Care
$5,148
Home Health Care
$5,243
Adult Day Health Care
$1,866
Assisted Living Facility
$8,145
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,650
Note: Data for New Brunswick was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Trenton, was used instead.
Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help for paying for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.
Seniors in New Brunswick may qualify for assistance from government agencies and nonprofit organizations operating in the area. The resources listed here can help to make homes more energy-efficient, pay some utility bills, finance repairs to make the home safer and arrange a regular supply of fresh and healthy meals.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Low Income Home Energy Assistance | Apply Here | The Low Income Home Energy Assistance program is a federally funded program designed to assist New Jersey residents of all ages who cannot afford to pay their heating and cooling bills. It's available to renters and homeowners whose incomes are no more than 60% of the state median. Payments are normally made directly to the energy supplier, except in certain cases, such as renters whose rent includes their energy costs. |
| USDA Loans and Grants | (856) 285-7679 | The Section 504 Home Repair Program provides home repair loans to homeowners on very low incomes as well as grants to seniors with health and safety hazards in their homes. Grants can be up to $10,000, with no requirement to pay them back unless the senior sells the property within 3 years. Loans can be up to $40,000 over 20 years at 1% interest. Eligible participants are New Jersey residents who cannot get affordable financing elsewhere and have incomes at or below the limit for their county. Grants are only available to adults aged 62 and older. |
| Meals on Wheels in Greater New Brunswick | (732) 249-3488 | Meals on Wheels in Greater New Brunswick delivers freshly prepared and nutritionally balanced meals to homebound seniors on weekdays, including holidays, normally between 10:30 a.m. and noon. Two meals are delivered per visit: one a hot lunch and the other a cold boxed meal for supper. During the delivery, the volunteer will use the opportunity to do a wellness check. |
| Weatherization Assistance Program | (732) 828-4510 | The Weatherization Assistance Program covers vital home improvement costs for residents with incomes equal to or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Homeowners and renters can apply, although renters will need permission from their home's owner before work can commence. Depending on the results of the home's energy audit, the program can pay for repairs to HVAC systems and windows and doors, as well as insulating attics and walls. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – oftentimes it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.
If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.
Home Care
AR1
3.0
Review of Care We Love
My mother is using in-home care by Care We Love. The care is pretty good, but they don’t have enough staff to cover in case your aide is out. The caregiver my mom has comes on time. She has some...
Home Care
Allan8
5.0
Review of Polish Homecare Service
The caregiver from Polish Homecare Service helps my mother with everything. She cooks her meals, accompanies her, gets her ready for bed, helps her dress, helps her bathe -- pretty much every area....
Home Care
A dedicated client
4.0
Review of Caring Angels In Home Care Inc
I used this agency for my husband and the caregiver that was provided was excellent. Our family just loved her and she has been with us for one year now. I would recommend this agency because they...
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