LightSpring Home Care - Englewood Cliffs, NJ (CLOSED)
375 Sylvan Ave, Suite 32, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 07632
Established as a Vanderbilt estate in the late 19th century, Florham Park retains its pastoral beauty and small-town ambiance. While the area reports a higher than average cost of living, seniors benefit from its low crime rate. Situated about 30 miles west of New York City, the Borough of Florham Park is home to over 13,000 residents, 20% of whom are aged 65 or older. Seniors who require home care services for help with their personal needs pay an average of $5,529 monthly. Individuals requiring skilled nursing services may opt for home health care. Summit Health’s Florham Park Campus, Le Benger Pavilion provides an extensive range of services addressing more than 30 medical specialties, including geriatric care.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Florham Park 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.
375 Sylvan Ave, Suite 32, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 07632
752 Bergen St , Newark, NJ, 07108
Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey indicates that Florham Park, Atlantic City and New Jersey’s median cost of $5,529 for home care is approximately $570 higher than the nation’s $4,957 monthly average. However, Florham Park’s average home care cost is about $380 more than Trenton and significantly higher than Vineland’s $4,767 median.Â
Florham Park
$5,529
New Jersey
$5,529
The United States
$4,957
Vineland
$4,767
Trenton
$5,148
Atlantic City
$5,529
Florham Park offers seniors a variety of long-term care options to meet their individual needs. At $1,950, adult day health care is the most affordable, followed by home care’s $5,529 monthly average. Home health care, which includes medical equipment and skilled nursing and therapy services, costs $5,720 per month, on par with the area’s assisted living costs. A semiprivate room in a nursing home is one of the most expensive options, with an average cost of $12,471 per month.
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 Florham Park was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, New York 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.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Morris County Aging, Disabilities & Community Programming | (973) 285-6848 | Serving as the Area Agency on Aging, the Morris County Aging, Disabilities & Community Program coordinates, prepares, administers and monitors the area's programs for elderly adults. Serving as advocates for seniors, its representatives assess individual needs and make recommendations for the appropriate care and assistance, including transportation, home-delivered meals, and long-term care planning. |
Morris County Human Services | (973) 285-68-68 | Agents for Morris County's Department of Human Services help area residents identify and locate necessary assistance. Low-income seniors may be eligible for the State Rental Assistance Program subsidy or to receive help with mortgage payments and utilities. The department's representatives also assist with securing a wide range of other services, including health care, transportation, meal delivery and Adult Protective Services. |
NJ Division of Taxation | (973) 285-6000 | Individuals who've resided in New Jersey for at least a year and who are 65 or older may qualify for a yearly $250 property tax deduction. Program applicants must meet specific residency, occupancy and income guidelines. |
Morris Habitat for Humanity Aging in Place | (973) 891-1934 | Seniors aged 62 and older who qualify can receive assistance with making their homes more accessible through Habitat for Humanity's Aging in Place program. Staff identifies which modifications will allow seniors to remain safely independent, such as adding an exterior ramp. |
Morris County Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Program | (973) 285-6856 | Available to low-income seniors throughout the state is a check voucher valued at up to $20. They may use the voucher to purchase fresh produce at local farmers' markets between June 1st and September 30th. |
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.