Cape May County features the Atlantic Ocean to its south and east and Delaware Bay to its west, offering beautiful sights and a temperate climate. The county is home to 95,000 people, and well over a quarter of the population is aged 65 or over — substantially more than the state and national average of around 17%. Crime is relatively uncommon here, and there are several high-performing hospitals, including Cape Regional Medical Center in the city of Cape May.
On average, Cape May County seniors pay $5,529 per month for nonmedical in-home care, which includes services such as help with personal grooming, medication reminders and light housekeeping. It doesn’t include skilled nursing services, but seniors can get this higher level of care by obtaining home health care services.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in Cape May County– complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.
222 New Road, Suite 108, Linwood, NJ, 08221
4.8
(145 reviews)
"Right at Home provided in-home care for my mom for many years. Brian M. and staff were accessible at all times, always responsive and professional. Our caregivers became part of the family and we would have been lost without their loving care. Everyo..."
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68 old farm road, Fairfield, CT, 06824
5.0
(11 reviews)
"We were referred to Love and Care by the case worker. They have been taking care of my dad since 2021 and we are extremely happy. Our live in caregiver is Very intelligent, caring, flexible professional! ..."
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217 Kings Highway East , Haddonfield, NJ, 08033
4.5
(21 reviews)
"HomeWorks provides home care services that are tailored to the needs of each individual client and their family. We are part of United Meth..."
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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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112 Woodland Ave, Suite 201, Somers Point, NJ, 08244
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The local office provides excellent service in coordinating transportation to and from all of my aunt’s appointments. I have not yet taken advantage of further in home living support services but plan to when needed...."
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110 Roosevelt Blvd #109, Marmora, NJ, 08223
4.6
(254 reviews)
"The initial interview with Visiting Angels was great. We were impressed with the administrator and the lead nurse. It seems like their availability for scheduling is good. ..."
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408 Bethel Road, Galloway, NJ, 08244
4.4
(28 reviews)
"We strive to improve the quality of life of those we serve through the delivery of extraordinary service, compassionate care, safe/affordabl..."
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2911 Route 88, Suite 4, Point Pleasant, NJ, 08742
5.0
(11 reviews)
"I'm using Oasis Homecare Services - Point Pleasant NJ for my wife. The services they offer are companionship and hygiene. The caregivers are all excellent. They're on time, they are attentive, and they are doing what is necessary like bathing and thi..."
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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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82 Northridge Dr. , Mays Landing, NJ, 08330
"Our family has been so fortunate to have this company care for our lovely mom. They have really cared for my mom in such an extraordinary way that no other companies have. We have already gone through 7 companies, but since we found this company abou..."
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2300 Route 9 North, Cape May Court House, NJ, 08210
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Synergy Home Care was very responsive. When my dad went out of the hospital, they were able to send somebody right away. My dad was happy with the caregiver they sent. ..."
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644 Mt Prospect Ave, Newark, NJ, 07104
5.0
(1 reviews)
"They are the best! ..."
READ MORE3323 Simpson Ave #2, Ocean City, NJ, 08226
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother availed the services of Griswold Home Care. The agency has worked with me very well. The caretaker that I have now is wonderful. I've gone through two that have lived in, and then others that have substituted only. I was away in Florida thi..."
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1254 Route 27, North Brunswick, NJ, 08902
4.3
(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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1801 North, U.S. 9, Cape May Court House, NJ, 08210
3.7
(3 reviews)
"My husband had a stroke and Christine was his occupational therapist . She was kind and always came when she said . She was very good with my husband and working with him; very thorough. Couldn’t have asked for better. Louis was his physical thera..."
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323 E. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway Township, NJ, 08205
3.5
(2 reviews)
"Our grandson has been a patient of Preferred for almost 3.5 years. They have gone above and beyond to help in his care. We are blessed by having the most caring compassionate and very skilled nursing team. I can't say enough about Preferred starting ..."
READ MORE81 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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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 MORE45 Main St, Eatontown, NJ, 07724
" Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services offers a wide array of non-medical personal care under the direct supervision of a Register..."
READ MOREThe Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey doesn’t include cost data for Cape May County, so local care costs are based on rates in Ocean City, which is located within the county. Home care agencies in this region charge $5,529 for care, which is several hundred dollars over the national median but in line with the state rate. Care costs in surveyed cities within the state are considerably cheaper, with seniors in Vineland paying $4,767 and those in Trenton paying $5,148. Across state lines in Dover, Delaware, rates are closer to Cape May County’s average at $5,339.
Cape May County
$5,529
New Jersey
$5,529
The United States
$4,957
Vineland
$4,767
Trenton
$5,148
Dover, DE
$5,339
Home care agencies in Cape May County provide nonmedical services in the individual’s home and charge $5,529 per month. Home health care costs the same monthly rate but includes skilled nursing in addition to companion and personal care services. Adult day health care is a cheaper alternative to in-home care, costing $1,993 per month. Assisted living is nearly $2,000 more at $7,490, and nursing home care is nearly double the cost of home care at $10,007 monthly.
Home Care
$5,529
Home Health Care
$5,529
Adult Day Health Care
$1,993
Assisted Living
$7,490
Nursing Home Care
$10,007
Note: Data for Cape May County was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Ocean City, 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.
Home care services are only one of the pieces needed for seniors to gracefully age in place. There are many services and programs that are low-cost or free, that enable seniors to enjoy an independent lifestyle in the comfort of their own home, such as help with home modifications, meal delivery services, and more. Below, we’ve compiled a few of the most helpful resources in Cape May County:
| Resource | Contact | Address | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape May County Division of Aging and Disability Services | (609) 886-2784 | 4005 Rte 9 S, Rio Grande, NJ 08242, United States | The CMC Division of Aging & Disability Services works to help older adults stay healthy and independent by assisting them with information, referrals, direct assistance and education programs in maintaining their quality of life. Its services are varied and include group meals at four senior centers, Meals on Wheels home food deliveries, counseling on access to other benefits programs and coordination for the State Health Insurance and Assistance Program. The division also manages a prescription card program that lets all carriers of its cards receive discounts on prescription medications. |
| New Jersey Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) | (856) 455-0600 | 75 N. Pearl St. 1st Floor, Bridgeton, NJ 08302 | New Jersey’s Weatherization Assistance Program is funded both federally and with state resources. It offers weatherization and repair services to income-eligible residents of the state. Elderly individuals and households are given preferential placement. Seniors can apply for this program through their local county WAP coordination office. In Cape May this is the Native American Advancement Corporation. Seniors 60 or older can gain acceptance automatically if they’re receiving Supplemental Security Income Payments. Eligible households must make below $25,760 for a single-person home or $34,840 for a two-person residence. |
| NJSave | (800) 792-9745 | 3801 Route 9, South, Unit 4, Rio Grande, NJ 08242 | NJSave is an online application program reserved for low-income senior residents of New Jersey that helps pay the costs of their Medicare expenses, prescription medicine and other living expenses. This initiative is run by the Division of Aging Services of the Department of Human Services of New Jersey State. Locally, in Cape May, it may be accessed through Cape May County Division of Aging and Disability Services. Successful applicants to NJSave are then also enrolled in several other programs that include among others: Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD), Lifeline Utility Assistance, Medicare Savings and Hearing Aid Assistance to the Aged and Disabled. |
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.
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