Home care in Somerville, NJ
Home care for Somerville, the county seat, with caregivers who help your loved one at home, around downtown and in the weeks after a stay at RWJ Somerset.
The hospital is right in town
Somerville is home to RWJ University Hospital Somerset on Rehill Avenue, so for many families the hospital is right in town. That is handy during a stay, and it also means discharge can come quickly. A caregiver can be at the house the day your loved one comes home, help with bathing and meals, and keep the discharge plan on track.
Some patients need a short rehab stay first, such as at Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center on Route 28 in Bridgewater. When that ends, in home care in Somerville picks up where therapy left off, with help moving around safely, medication reminders and rides to follow-up appointments.
Caregivers in Somerville, from Main Street to home
Caregivers in Somerville get to know your loved one's routine and favorite places. That might be lunch on Division Street, a stroll along Main Street, or a quiet afternoon at home with a crossword. We match each caregiver carefully, and the same person comes back visit after visit.
Our Somerset & Hunterdon office answers day and night, 365 days a year, and responds quickly when plans change. Care can be hourly, overnight or live-in, and families pay only after care is provided, with no long-term contracts and no large deposits.
Side streets, apartments and daily help in Somerville
Somerville has older houses on side streets lined with trees, and apartment buildings close to downtown. In a house, a caregiver may help with the front steps, the stairs to the bedroom and the basement laundry. In an apartment with an elevator, the work turns to cooking, tidying and getting your loved one ready to head out for the day.
Errands can stay close to home, with a caregiver walking along for a haircut or a pharmacy stop, or driving farther for the supermarket and appointments around Bridgewater. When the first stretch of recovery after the hospital is over, a caregiver helps your loved one pick up the threads of normal life, like a standing hair appointment or a favorite lunch counter.
Home care in Somerville also means company. Your caregiver can share the morning paper, drive to a weekday service at church or help your mom keep her lunch date with friends. Our office keeps the family informed between visits, so a brother far away gets the same news as the sister who lives around the corner.
Frequently asked questions about home care
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What's the difference between home care and home health care?
Home care, also called non medical home care, helps your loved one with everyday activities so they can stay safe and comfortable at home. A trained caregiver or home health aide assists with personal care like bathing, dressing, and toileting, along with daily tasks such as meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands, and companionship.
Home health care is skilled medical care provided by a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN). It covers clinical tasks that require a nurse's oversight, such as IV therapy, wound care, and medication administration. Home health care is usually ordered by a doctor for a set period of time, often after a hospital stay.
Many families use both, with home care filling in the daily support between skilled nursing visits.
How quickly can care start?
In urgent situations, we can often start care the same day. For most families, care begins within one to two days. That gives us time to complete your free in home assessment, create a custom care plan for your loved one, and carefully match them with the right caregiver. We move quickly without cutting corners, because your loved one's safety and comfort always come first.
What happens during the free in home assessment?
During the free in home assessment, we take the time to get to know your loved one and your family, including their daily routines, preferences, and what matters most to them. We also complete a home safety assessment and share any recommendations to help prevent falls and make the home safer, at no charge. From there, we create a custom care plan and help you decide on the home care options and schedule that best fit your loved one's needs.
Will my loved one have the same caregiver each time?
We always do our best to keep the same caregiver with your loved one, and we note your preferences so every visit feels familiar and comfortable. Thanks to our low caregiver turnover and excellent training, most of our clients see the same friendly faces week after week. Of course, caregivers need time off and get sick sometimes too. When that happens, we let you know right away and send a wonderful, fully trained replacement who is already familiar with your loved one's care plan. That's the benefit of working with an agency. You're never left without help.
How much does home care cost?
The cost of in home care depends on several things, including where your loved one lives, how many hours of care they need, how often visits are scheduled, and the type of care required. Because every family's situation is different, the best way to get an accurate price is through our free in home assessment. There's no obligation, and we'll create a care plan that fits your loved one's needs and give you the best possible rate. You'll always have a clear, written estimate before care begins, with no surprises.
How do I reach someone after hours or on weekends?
We're available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Just call our main office number and ask to speak with someone. A real person from our team will help you right away, whether it's a schedule change, a question, or an unexpected situation. We're always here for you.
Care we offer in Somerville
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Live-in home care
Lives in the home
A dedicated caregiver lives in your loved one's home, so someone is always there for comfort and peace of mind. A cost effective choice for families who need full time care.
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Hourly home care
A few hours a day
Care for the hours your loved one needs, with a schedule built around their routine. Many families start with five hours a day, five days a week, and adjust as needs change.
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24-hour home care
Around the clock
Awake caregivers are with your loved one around the clock, ready to help at any hour of the day or night. Complete coverage and total care, whenever it's needed.
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Overnight home care
Through the night
An awake caregiver stays through the night, ready to help your loved one whenever they need it. Your family can rest easy knowing someone is watching over them while the house sleeps.
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24/7 Virtual Care
Sensors in the home
Discreet safety sensors watch over your loved one around the clock, ideal for someone who doesn't quite need a caregiver yet. It also pairs perfectly with hourly care to cover the hours between visits.
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What families are saying
My mother's caregiver from Always Responsive Home Care was so compassionate and attentive. She helped make my mom's final months comfortable and dignified.
Other towns we serve near Somerville
Caregivers from our Franklin Township office care for families in every town below.
- Annandale
- Baptistown
- Basking Ridge
- Bedminster
- Belle Mead
- Bernards Township
- Bernardsville
- Blackwells Mills
- Blawenburg
- Bloomsbury
- Bound Brook
- Bridgewater
- Califon
- Clinton
- East Millstone
- Far Hills
- Finderne
- Flagtown
- Flemington
- Franklin Park
- Franklin Township
- Frenchtown
- Gladstone
- Glen Gardner
- Green Knoll
- Griggstown
- Hampton
- High Bridge
- Hillsborough
- Kingston
- Lambertville
- Lebanon
- Liberty Corner
- Little York
- Lyons
- Manville
- Martinsville
- Middlebush
- Milford
- Montgomery Township
- Neshanic Station
- Oldwick
- Peapack
- Pittstown
- Pluckemin
- Pottersville
- Quakertown
- Raritan
- Readington
- Ringoes
- Rocky Hill
- Rosemont
- Sergeantsville
- Six Mile Run
- Skillman
- Somerset
- South Bound Brook
- Stanton
- Stockton
- The Hills
- Three Bridges
- Warren
- Whitehouse
- Whitehouse Station
- Zarephath
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