North Plainfield is a borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, where 11.2% of its 22,808 residents are older adults aged 65 and above. While the proportion of older residents in the community is lower than the national average, the area has many aging-in-place resources for its seniors. Health care in North Plainfield is more affordable than in the rest of the country, and seniors are within easy reach of medical facilities, such as the JFK University Medical Center.
According to the Genworth Cost of Care 2021 Survey, the average cost for home care in the city is $5,529, while home health care costs $5,720. Home health care services include both medical and nonmedical personal care services, while home care providers are limited to nonmedical care only.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the North Plainfield area – 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.
10 Fairmount Avenue, Chatham, NJ, 07928
4.7
(79 reviews)
"Became a client of Right at Home a few months ago. Utilized their services to help care for my adult brother. From my first interactions with Anne and Angela , I knew I had chosen a great agency. These wonderful women are a reflection of a professio..."
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PO Box 20 , Gladstone, NJ, 07934
4.9
(29 reviews)
"I have been using Generations Home Healthcare for a number of years now. They are caring for my sister. They are there 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They're certified home health care aides, and they do everything. They assist her in getting dressed..."
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233 Mt. Airy Road, Basking Ridge, NJ, 07920
5.0
(22 reviews)
"When my mother found the day to day chores of independent living challenging, we brought in a home health aid from Always Best Care 4 days a week. Little did we know we were growing our family. The service Greg and Robin provided us exceeded our expe..."
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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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20 Commerce Dr, Cranford, NJ, 07016
5.0
(4 reviews)
"Our family is so thankful for Alisha. She is patient with my dad! He looks forward to seeing her and going to the center where he can interact with other seniors!!!!!! Thank you sooooo much for how you care for our father!!!!!..."
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100 Davidson Ave, Suite 105, Somerset, NJ, 08873
4.8
(9 reviews)
"Home Instead in Somerset, NJ is an excellent home health care company. The office staff has been very responsive to every request we have made and the home care givers have helped with all care plan tasks. Lucy is our office contact and Isada provi..."
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2810 Morris Ave Suite 304, Union, NJ, 07083
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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655 Amboy Avenue, Woodbridge, NJ, 07095
"The Hospice Care was performed at my home. Always on time with great communication. My care givers name was Hemwatte. She was AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Worked with my mom every second she was there. Spoke with her, cleaned her and made sure she ..."
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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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16 Orange Street , Bloomfield, NJ, 07003
"Vitality Health Care takes pride in our extensively ​trained staff, comprising of skilled caregivers, nurses, ​therapists, and aides. Each t..."
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141 South Ave Suite 2 , Fanwood, NJ, 07023
"At Meaningful Touch Home Care we are dedicated to providing compassionate and high-quality home care services throughout New Jersey via our ..."
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19 Holly Street, Suite 9 , Cranford, NJ, 07016
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Griswold provided care for my bed bound wife for the last 3 months of her life. I had been caring for her for several years, but when she became bedridden I needed help and the Griswold staff did a excellent job. They fed, washed, changed her and att..."
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15 Corporate Pl S #405 , Piscataway, NJ, 08854
4.7
(41 reviews)
348 US Hwy 9N , Suite D , Manalapan, NJ, 07726
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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4081 Hadley Rd. Suite A, South Plainfield, NJ, 07080
4.6
(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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521 County Route 515, Vernon, NJ, 07462
4.9
(7 reviews)
"I found myself in a situation where my mother was home and recovering from a serious injury that required someone to be with her for extended hours during the day. The care that her insurance provided was not enough to keep her safe and allow her to..."
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796 Northfield, West Orange, NJ, 07052
4.8
(8 reviews)
"Precious Hands is very efficient. The caregivers are caring. They take good care of my uncle. They follow instructions and they come in when they're supposed to. I didn't have any problems with them. We have great communication. They provided all the..."
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1 Gateway Center, STE 2600, Newark, NJ, 07102
5.0
(3 reviews)
"The agency provides home care for my father. The aides are always prompt. My interactions with the caregivers are always positive. The agency through the main contact person, Zhane, is always responsive, courteous, professional, and pleasant...."
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406 US-206, , Hillsborough, NJ, 08844
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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149 So. Euclid Ave, Westfield, NJ, 07090
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..."
READ MORENorth Plainfield’s older residents can receive care in the comfort of their homes for an average cost of $5,529 per month. According to the Genworth Cost of Care 2021 Survey, rates in the area are in line with the New Jersey median but significantly higher than the national average of  $4,957.
Home care prices in North Plainfield match the average costs in both Ocean City and Atlantic City. Less than an hour’s drive southwest in Trenton, costs are lower than in North Plainfield by $381. Rates for home care are even lower further south in Vineland where seniors pay an average of $4,767 for in-home care.
North Plainfield
$5,529
New Jersey
$5,529
The United States
$4,957
Trenton
$5,148
Vineland
$4,767
Ocean City
$5,529
Atlantic City
$5,529
Rates for home health care in North Plainfield are $191 above home care. Nursing homes are the highest-priced type of senior care available in North Plainfield at an average monthly cost of $12,471. Seniors who opt-in for adult day health care only pay an estimated $1,950 each month. Assisted living facilities cost on average $5,750 per month, slightly more than in-home care, but they also provide a comfortable residential setting.
Home Care
$5,529
Home Health Care
$5,720
Adult Day Health Care
$1,950
Assisted Living Facility
$5,750
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$12,471
Note: Data for North Plainfield was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, New York, NY, 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.
North Plainfield retirees are served by several nonprofits and government agencies that were created to enhance their quality of life. Resources directed at older adults can help them save money, understand their rights and make informed choices about long-term care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Office on Aging and Disability Services | (908) 704-6346 / (888) 747-1122 | The county’s Aging and Disability Resource Center serves as the first point of contact between older adults and local programs. Seniors can receive information on nearby services that they're eligible for. Services provided include options counseling, meal deliveries and benefits screenings. |
| State Health Insurance Program | (908) 704-6346 | This is a statewide program delivered locally by the Area Agency on Aging. Volunteer counselors can help seniors who are eligible for Medicare understand their health insurance options and make informed decisions. |
| Lifeline Utility Assistance | (800) 792-9745 | This program is overseen by the state of New Jersey’s Division of Aging Services. Low-income seniors aged 65 and older may be eligible for an annual benefit. Lifeline is a financial assistance initiative created to help seniors with the cost of their electricity and natural gas bills. |
| New Jersey Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Universal Service Fund | (908) 454-7000 | The state’s Department of Community Affairs delivers several financial aid programs that may help low-income seniors with the cost of energy bills. Older adults can contact their local office to find out if they qualify. Assistance may include weatherization repairs, energy bill reductions and financial assistance towards emergency expenses. |
| Somerset County Office of Veterans Services | (908) 704-6329 | Created for seniors who served in the U.S. Armed Forces, the county’s veterans services office exists to help former service members claim all benefits that they're entitled to receive. Seniors can contact the office for support in navigating the VA benefits system. |
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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