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Browse the 181 home care agencies in Essex Fells, read 80 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services to find the best home care options near you. Families in Essex Fells choose home care for many reasons, including to reduce caregiver stress, curb senior loneliness, and make daily life easier for older adults. Most home care agencies in Essex Fells personalize their services to your needs and provide them as frequently or infrequently as needed.

Home Care Agencies near Essex Fells, NJ

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Photo of Katrix LLC
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10 reviews
Katrix Agency is professional. My father was assigned a caregiver who goes above and beyond to meet the needs of an elderly client with sun downing syndrome. Additionally, the owner is accessible. ...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Photo of Life Home Care
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5 reviews
The aids keep my moms house very clean. As far as admin staff, someone is always available and responsive. They and aides very reliable. The services are very expensive and it is common to other agencies...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Photo of Haven Home Care Services
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1 review
The person that stay with us the most [name removed.] was unbelievable. She was fantastic to work with. The services were great and we had no problems. They prepared meals, served meals, occupied my loved...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Photo of Outfront Home Care LLC
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1 review
As far as we could tell the quality of the care was excellent, our loved one was very difficult to handle and sometimes verbally abusive but the care taker never stopped caring for our loved one she was...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Photo of Metro 1 Home Healthcare Service Corp
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1 review
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Save Money on Home Care Our home care services allow you to remain independent at home. What is Home care services? Home care services provide care for an individual who needs assistance with daily living and chooses to have that assistance in the comfort, security, and privacy of their...
Photo of Options for Senior America - Livingston, NJ
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5 reviews
My experience with Options for Senior America has been great! Very professional, responsive, aware of what is needed and has met every one of our needs. The care providers are currently providing care...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Photo of Home Helpers Home Care of Jersey City, NJ
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1 review
So far so good. The homecare process seems to be working well. They're taking care of all of my loved ones care needs, and my loved one gets along well with her caregiver.
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Photo of Right at Home - Chatham, NJ
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2 reviews
When we were researching care for my Mom, I called Right at Home for more info. I spoke to Anne in the office for a long time, she was so helpful. An owner came right to our house to go over what they do,...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Right at Home of Morris & Union Counties helps people stay in their home or in their Assisted Living Community. We believe that maintaining an independent lifestyle fosters the dignity and sense of purpose we all seek. Your own home or community provides invaluable comfort, a sense of...
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Photo of Preferred Care at Home of Montclair, NJ
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3 reviews
I was impressed by my initial conversation with the owner, Mario. We had a long talk, and I really liked the vibe of the company, and the general knowledge and compassion that Mario showed. We really liked...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Thank you for your interest in Preferred Care at Home of Bergen, Essex and Morris Counties. We are honored to be helping seniors celebrate life by giving that extra care needed to maintain independence and dignity in the comfort and security of home.We Care for Those You Care About Asking for...
Photo of Comfort Keepers of Warren, NJ
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I think the service was very helpful. We found a great woman to help my sister in New Jersey who is experiencing rapid neurological deterioration for unknown reasons. The support she is getting from the...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
We Are Comfort Keepers™ Our Family Is Here To Give Comfort To Your Family. Nothing is more important than helping people live independent and dignified lives within the comfort of their own homes. Comfort Keepers is dedicated to providing the kind of in-home care that helps to enrich the lives of...
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Photo of The Senior Company - Bergen, NJ
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6 reviews
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Photo of American Home Care LLC
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2 reviews
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Photo of Senior Helpers - Fairfield, NJ
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2 reviews
We chose Senior Helpers because of the money as well as the lady we talked to seemed very thorough when we were interviewing. It has been a good experience overall and I would recommend them to others who...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Senior Helpers can provide you with a professional caregiver to help you with some things around the house so you won’t have to rely on your children or friends as much and so you remain independent in your home longer. We allow you to continue to enjoy the comforts of home and to spend more...
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Photo of Comfort Keepers of Montclair, NJ
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10 reviews
My mom is very happy with the 24 hour personal care she receives from Comfort Keepers. She is disappointed in the cooking and cleaning, however it is sometimes hard to find someone that is great in all the...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Comfort Keepers of Montclair & Hasbrouck Heights provides in-home care services for seniors and adults with a goal to provide good quality care to the loved ones who can then lead an independent, fuller life in the comfort of their own home. The various care services we offer includes...
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Photo of Bright Star Care
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1 review
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Life is so much more than a to-do list. It's a series of moments with the people we love, making memories that make up a lifetime. BrightStar understands this, and is committed to making more of those moments possible in the lives of those we care for.We created BrightStar because we once needed...
Photo of ComForCare Home Care - Rockaway, NJ
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4 reviews
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Photo of SYNERGY HomeCare of Metro and Hudson, NJ
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3 reviews
I've had a very good experience with this service. The caregivers we've used have been very good, caring and attentive, and we've had no major issues with scheduling. We've found one particular caregiver...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Synergy HomeCare prides itself on credibility and compassion by providing the best caregivers to our clients of all ages in their time of need. Our services are geared to meet a variety of real life challenges. Whether your loved one needs companionship, personal care, homemaking assistance,...
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2 reviews
I am incredibly happy with the excellent services provided by Enormous Care for my mother. From the very beginning, their professionalism and dedication have been outstanding. The caregivers are...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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1 review
Great staff with specific attention to constructing a care plan that will benefit the patient in all aspects of healing at home, like physical therapy, medications, meal prep, bathing, etc. Knowledgeable...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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2 reviews
All of the categories listed for Agewell Homecare gets a 5, they are top notch. Everyone is professional, courtesy, flexibility, understanding & compassion for individuals needs. Based on the experience we...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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1 review
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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1 review
Working with Home Helpers has been such a positive experience. They help my mom out with everything to cooking and cleaning to light house keeping. The original caregiver we had was amazing. She really paid...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Home Helpers of Bergen/Passaic County provides non-medical comprehensive home care to local seniors, new families or those recovering from a recent illness or injury who are looking to maintain independence in the comfort and security of their own homes. Just some of the services we provide are...
1 review
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Why ComForcare? There are many Home Care providers throughout our community, so why choose ComForcare Senior Services? The answer is simple - It’s in the Caregivers. When looking to arrange home care for a loved one, it’s important to consider the employees that the agency hires to provide the...
8 reviews
I had a Good experience with the Helping Hands Homecare. They really helped my mom. I can't rate the activities because this is an agency that brings care givers to your home. Overall, this is an excellent...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
3 reviews
Excellent Service with kind aides that provided the best care. They took our insurance and were very helpful throughout the entirety of the process. Quick and easy to set up and I would highly recommend them...
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
This is Home Helpers of Hillsborough, New Jersey. We serve Somerset, Hunterdon, and Mercer counties.We here at Home Helpers are aware of how hectic life can be. That's why we're committed to giving the best home health aide service possible. It's part of our mission statement: Making Life...

Costs of home care in Essex Fells, NJ

Average cost of home care in Essex Fells, NJ

Home care in Essex Fells is typically charged at an hourly rate. Hourly rates may vary based on factors like time of day (overnight hours, for example), special weekend or holiday rates, and whether care is around the clock.
Average hourly rate
$26/hr
Average overnight rate
$36/hr
Average weekend rate
$36/hr

Home care costs vs. senior living costs in Essex Fells

Home care costs in Essex Fells increase based on the hours of care needed. Costs are typically higher for seniors who need home care at night or for most of the day — for example, while a family member is at work. For seniors who need full-time or 24/7 care, assisted living or memory care may be a more cost-effective option in the long run.
44 hours of home care/wk
$5,043/mo
$7,174/mo
To learn more about other local senior living options, view Essex Fells assisted living facilities or Essex Fells memory care facilities.

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How to pay for home care in Essex Fells, NJ

Many families combine various payment methods to cover home care costs. Most often, families use some mixture of the following private and public income sources to pay for home care in Essex Fells.
Paying for home careGet an overview of all payment options for home care.
VA home care benefitsSee how VA benefits can help veterans and their spouses pay for home care.
Home care and LTC insuranceLearn how to use long-term care insurance to cover home care costs.

What families are saying about home care in Essex Fells

Recent reviews for home care in Essex Fells

Unicity HealthCare in Ridgewood, NJ

4.0
They have a lot of extra fess and deposit that other places don't, the office staff are bad at communication. The home workers are very good at what they do.

Katrix LLC in East Hanover, NJ

5.0
Activities - not sure what this means. My sister was very sick so she was bedridden. She was well cared for and kept company. Activity was primarily bathing her. Value for cost - I believe I got great service

CareTen Inc. - Hackensack, NJ

5.0
The team at Careten provided us with the peace of mind to our family knowing that our loved one was in capable hands. Communication was seamless. They were always responsive to our inquiries regarding any changes to scheduling or care.

Frequently asked questions about home care in Essex Fells

CareTen Inc. - Hackensack, NJ, Split Rock Nursing Home and Unity Home Care are the top-rated home care facilities near Essex Fells, New Jersey. See full list of agencies.

There are 181 home care facilities near Essex Fells, New Jersey. See the full list.

Home care is provided by an aide who comes to a senior’s home to help with daily chores and activities of daily living. It can be offered anywhere a senior calls home — including a house, senior apartment, independent living, or assisted living. Learn more about home care.

Home care services are customizable to a senior’s unique needs. Services can include companionship, help with chores like cooking and housekeeping, or assistance with activities of daily living, like toileting and bathing. Explore home care services in more detail.

Home care provides nonmedical services for seniors who require assistance with daily tasks like housework, bathing, dressing, and transportation. In contrast, home health care is prescribed by a doctor and includes services like skilled nursing care and therapies, health monitoring, and medication administration that are provided by licensed medical professionals. Read more about home care vs. home health care.

The national median cost of home care is $30 per hour, according to A Place for Mom’s internal data. This cost may vary depending on the location and provided services.

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