A historic coastal community located east of Trenton, Monmouth County, New Jersey, is home to more than 645,000 people. Nearly 19% of the population is made up of seniors aged 65 and over — significantly more than the national rate of roughly 17%. The area supports its older adults with a vibrant network of social and economic programs that together help seniors age in place and avoid admission to nursing home care for as long as possible. The area is close to shopping and entertainment venues and boasts a significant stretch of the world-famous Jersey Shore. It’s also home to several museums and sites of historical interest.
According to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of home care in Monmouth County is $5,148 a month. While this senior care option does not include medical services, area seniors can get outstanding care at St. Peter’s University Hospital and Monmouth Medical Center, both of which accept Medicare and have senior health specialists available for older patients.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in Monmouth 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.