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2 Commerce Place, Mount Holly, NJ, 08060
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Homewatch Caregivers has been nothing but professional from the very beginning of a stressful situation. From the moment I made the call for services, I knew I made the right decision. The quality of care has been stellar. The caregivers are caring, ..."
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684 Whitehead Rd. , Lawrenceville, NJ, 08648
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Do not get fooled by agencies that do not Know what they are doing and only care about the money. E & S home Care Solutions is the third agency and the best experience I have ever had from dealing with the nurses, office staff and home Health aides..."
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1211 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, NJ, 07470
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My aunt is 99 years old. She had fallen about two months ago, and we can no longer leave her alone again. I got in touch with Gary, and he provided three aides. They follow a schedule for getting up, showering, and getting her ready for the day. My ..."
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644 Mt Prospect Ave, Newark, NJ, 07104
5.0
(1 reviews)
"They are the best! ..."
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9 Schalks Crossing Road, Suite 710, Plainsboro, NJ, 08536
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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684 Whitehead Rd, Lawrenceville, NJ, 08648
5.0
(1 reviews)
"E&S provides us care free of worries! Caregivers are diligent and arrive on time, always have coverage when we need one. ..."
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135 West End Ave, Somerville, NJ, 08876
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I have been blessed to find and work with these caregivers. The kindness they show me was outstanding. So caring thoughtful people, they asked me question I didn’t even realize myself I needed. Great, Wonderful service I would recommend this compan..."
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6145 German Town Ave , Philadelphia, PA, 19144
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I am a current daughter of the client of this provider Doc Love Homecare LLC assists my mother who suffers from dementia , and also with activities of daily living. They respond immediately when I reach out for help and send caregivers who are co..."
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1254 Route 27, North Brunswick, NJ, 08902
4.2
(7 reviews)
"Good service, prompt when requesting help. Our current caregiver is wonderful. I can't say enough with the caring that she provides for both my parents, making sure they take their medication, making the meals and laundry if necessary and tending to ..."
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103 Carnegie Center, Suite 300, Princeton, NJ, 08540
4.5
(4 reviews)
"Shika's Devoted Home Care has been a heaven sent for me as I've been on a road to recovery since September of 2021. I literally wasn't able to get around to do basic everyday task, Shika as well as her staff was able to come in and get the job done. ..."
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405 Passaic Ave , Lodi, NJ, 07644
4.0
(5 reviews)
"I have been a client of Associated for a long time and I have nothing but good things to say. They've take care of my mom and dad and if it wasn't for them I don't know where I would be.. Anytime I needed them, they continue to be there for me. ..."
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420 Commerce Lane Ste 9 , West Berlin, NJ, 08091
4.0
(4 reviews)
"The people from LivWell Home Care are very professional and caring. They outlined exactly what they were going to do and offered numerous suggestions to have better healthcare for my parents. Overall I was satisfied with the presentation and the deli..."
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2382 Whitehorse Mercerville Rd , Hamilton, NJ, 08619
4.0
(1 reviews)
" Caring senior service representative Tom K. was very professional and knowledgeable and gave me detailed information that I needed. He was attentive to come and check whenever Ithe need arose or if it was an interval visit. Each new home health aid..."
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33 Third Street, Suite #201, Bordentown, NJ, 08505
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I got in-home care for my father. He got Veterans benefits and they are the ones who got the ball rolling on all the benefits and stuff. My father has an agency that comes in on the days that I work. It's just for four hours. We have SYNERGY HomeCare..."
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81 Bassett Highway , Dover, NJ, 07801
1.5
(2 reviews)
"I have used this agency for hha for my mom who is a stroke surviver, bedridden with dementia. No less thank 4 times (in less than 6 months) nobody has shown up, and the agency notifies me it will be hours (once 6 hours) for a substitute to arrive. ..."
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333 Oxford Valley Rd Suite 102, Fairless Hills, PA, 19030
1.0
(1 reviews)
"Poor service, aides who don't show up and nasty customer service...."
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4201 Church Rd, Mount Laurel, NJ, 08054
"Always There in Home Health Care is a family owned and run home health care business. The owners of Always There meet with every new family..."
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811 Church Rd., Suite 215, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08002
"Attentive Care, lnc. was established in 2001, with the goal of providing quality home care at affordable prices for parents, seniors and pa..."
READ MOREAt $5,148 per month, Trenton is considered an affordable area for home care in New Jersey and in both the New York City and Philadelphia metro areas. According to Genworth Financial’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey, Trenton is nearly $400 cheaper than the New Jersey average of $5,529, despite being almost $200 higher than the U.S. median of $4,957. Atlantic City and New York City both have home care costs similar to the New Jersey statewide figure. The cheapest option in the Garden State is Vineland at $4,767.
Trenton
$5,148
New Jersey
$5,529
The United States
$4,957
Vineland
$4,767
Atlantic City
$5,529
New York, NY
$5,529
Philadelphia, PA
$5,329
At $5,148 per month, home care covers nonmedical support and costs slightly less than home health care, which includes medical support for $5,243. At $8,145, assisted living is significantly more expensive but covers accommodations, meals and round-the-clock supervision. Nursing home care is the most expensive option at $11,650, as it pays for 24-hour skilled nursing support. Adult day health care is the cheapest at $1,866, due to its nonresidential setting and limited service hours.
Home Care
$5,148
Home Health Care
$5,243
Adult Day Health Care
$1,866
Assisted Living
$8,145
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$11,650
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.
Trenton provides convenient access to city, county and state programs and services that support homebound seniors and their caregivers. The capital city’s dedicated offices for senior services provide assistance with obtaining in-home care, home-delivered meals, heating and energy assistance and home accessibility improvements.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| City of Trenton - Office on Aging | (609) 989-3303 | A unit of the Division of Community Relations and Social Services, the Office on Aging provides free senior services to Trenton residents aged 60 and older. It conducts home visits for homebound seniors and provides information and referrals to community resources. It also offers assistance with completing application forms for programs such as health insurance, Social Security, Lifeline, rental assistance, home energy assistance and tax benefits. This agency operates four senior centers and provides transportation services for medical and dental appointments, grocery shopping and other urgent needs. |
| Mercer County Office On Aging / Aging and Disability Resource Connection | (609) 989-6661 | Mercer County’s Office on Aging is also the ADRC for Trenton seniors aged 60+, providing free information and assistance on home and community-based services, Medicaid and Medicare benefits, long-term care planning, caregiver support and other aging-related matters. It facilitates the NJ Screen for Community Services, which determines the clinical and financial eligibility of Medicaid applicants. |
| Meals on Wheels Mercer County | (609) 695-3483 | Serving homebound seniors aged 60 and older, Meals on Wheels of Mercer County offers comprehensive nutrition services, which include daily home-delivered meals, monthly nonperishable groceries, inclement-weather blizzard boxes, and holiday meals. Recipients also benefit from nutrition counseling, friendly visits and safety checks, farmers market vouchers and biweekly pet food bags. |
| Trenton Urgent Rehabilitation Program | (609) 815-2519 | TURP provides financial assistance of up to $5,000 to cover home repairs and accessibility improvements that benefit eligible low-income Trenton homeowners. Accessibility improvements for the elderly include installation of wheelchair ramps, grab bars and ADA toilets. TURP also covers repairs or replacement of heaters, plumbing, electrical systems, sewers and severely leaking roofs. |
| Isles LIHEAP, USF and Weatherization Assistance Programs | (609) 341-4744 | Isles, Inc. administers the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, Universal Service Fund and Weatherization Assistance Program for eligible homebound seniors in Trenton. LIHEAP helps low-income homeowners and renters pay for heating and medically necessary cooling costs, while USF reduces natural gas and electric costs. Weatherization covers energy-efficient installation services to help reduce utility costs. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – often times 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.
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