Better Care
37 Passaic St, Passaic, NJ, 07026
"Better Care can help you with personal care services that will free you to spend the quality time you desire with your loved one, and give y..."
READ MOREHackensack is an ethnically diverse and leafy city, rated in Caring’s Senior Living Report as the No.1 place for seniors to live in New Jersey and 61st overall. Its high numbers of primary care physicians and above-average patient satisfaction rates appeal to many seniors, as does its proximity to several highly respected hospitals, including the nationally ranked Hackensack University Medical Center. There are also numerous home care agencies in the city, which, according to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, typically charge $5,529 per month for their services. Home care is a non-medical service that shouldn’t be confused with home health care, which provides home-appropriate medical care.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Hackensack 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.
37 Passaic St, Passaic, NJ, 07026
"Better Care can help you with personal care services that will free you to spend the quality time you desire with your loved one, and give y..."
READ MOREOne University Plaza Dr , Hackensack, NJ, 07601
2 University Plaza Office #19 , Hackensack, NJ, 07601
218 Stuyvesant Avenue, Suite #4, Lyndhurst, NJ, 07071
411 Hackensack Ave, Hackensack, NJ, 07601
181 New Road, Suite 304 , Parsippany, NJ, 07054
5.0
(4 reviews)
"The agency has provided an aide, Michael, who is top notch. He is so caring and so efficient. My husband is very pleased with him and is comfortable in his care. I am also very comfortable leaving my husband with Michael knowing he is in such good..."
READ MORE375 Sylvan Ave, Suite 32, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 07632
752 Bergen St , Newark, NJ, 07108
The results of the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reveal Hackensack’s median cost for home care is $5,529 per month, which is also the norm for New Jersey. The national average is $4,957, about 10.1% below Hackensack’s typical fee, but since New Jersey is in the nation’s top 10 most expensive states, this isn’t surprising. Seniors in Atlantic City share the same average fee as their peers in Hackensack, but those in Trenton and Vineland typically pay less, with fees averaging $5,148 and $4,767, respectively.
Hackensack
$5,529
New Jersey
$5,529
United States
$4,957
Trenton
$5,148
Atlantic City
$5,529
Vineland
$4,767
At $1,950 per month, seniors in adult day health centers pay the lowest fees in Hackensack. Home care costs are significantly more, at $5,529 for one-on-one services, while home health care agencies charge an additional $191 per month for medical support. At $5,750, assisted living is the least costly type of care that includes accommodations, while a semiprivate room in a nursing home is more than double that, at $12,471.
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 Hackensack 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.
Many government agencies and nonprofits help Hackensack’s seniors age in place. Those listed here can help reduce energy costs, deliver nutritional meals and conduct home improvements.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program | Apply Here | Funded by the federal government and administered by the State of New Jersey, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program can help homeowners and renters struggling to pay their heating and cooling bills. To be eligible for support, the applicant must be responsible for paying their home fuel costs and can't have an income that exceeds 60% of New Jersey's median. The program pays the energy supplier directly, except when fuel costs are included in the resident's rent. |
USDA Loans and Grants | (856) 285-7679 | The USDA can help homeowners fund home improvements through loans and grants, commonly known as the Section 504 Home Repair Program. Loans of up to $40,000 at fixed 1% interest rates over 20 years are available for home repairs. Grants of up to $10,000 are also available to repair health and safety hazards in the home for residents aged 62+. Grants need only be repaid if the senior sells the property within 3 years of it being approved. To be eligible for a loan or grant, the homeowner must provide evidence they can't get financing elsewhere and have an income at or below the limit for Bergen County. |
Meals on Wheels | (201) 336-7420 | Bergen County Division of Senior Services administers several home-delivered meal programs throughout the county. Eligible adults are aged 60+, unable to prepare their own meals and not in receipt of Managed Long Term Support Services. Deliveries are on weekdays, and seniors can choose from a hot or frozen meal plan. The suggested donation per meal is $1.25, although no senior is refused a meal if they're unable to donate. |
Weatherization Assistance Program | (732) 828-4510 | The Weatherization Assistance Program covers the costs of necessary home improvements for homeowners and renters whose incomes are no more than 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Renters must get permission from the property owner before work can be carried out. After being approved, the program pays for a home energy audit to determine the type of work required, which can include installing insulation in the attic and walls, repairing the HVAC system and sealing sources of air intrusion/leakage. |
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.