Home Care in New Jersey

Can a family member get paid to be a caregiver in NJ?

New Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving (JACC) is a non-Medicaid program in NJ that helps provide support for individuals who need personal care services in their homes. Family members can be a paid caregiver under this program including spouses and adult children.

How much does home care cost in NJ?

Home care costs about $25 an hour.

How can I get care home in NJ?

Most senior services in New Jersey are administered locally by county-based Area Agencies on Aging (AAA). Your local AAA or Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC), and County Office of Disability Services, is a first point of contact. 

Does Medicaid pay for home health care in New Jersey?

Under the state’s Managed Long Term Services & Supports (MLTSS) program, financially and medically qualified persons can receive a variety of care services in their homes or in assisted living residences. Benefits such as personal care, adult day care, home modifications, and medical alert services are provided.