Personal Care Services in New Jersey

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Personal Care Services and Private Duty in New Jersey

Elara Caring provides in-home assistance for qualified individuals with a focus on help with activities of daily living, home safety and personal care. Our team of professionals includes:

Certified Home Health Aides
Registered Nurses
Licensed Practical Nurses

Please complete the form below for more information on receiving in-home personal care in New Jersey.

Note: this form is not for job-seekers. Please visit our Careers page for information on jobs.

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Private Pay Companion Care

For many families across New Jersey, caring for an aging parent comes with constant worry: Are they lonely? Are they safe? Are they still enjoying life the way they used to?

Our companion caregivers help seniors stay engaged, connected, and happy at home while giving families the reassurance and relief they need. Whether it’s sharing stories over coffee, listening to music, tending to a favorite garden, going for walks, reading together, or accompanying your loved one to appointments and outings, our caregivers focus on the social and emotional side of care — the moments that bring joy, dignity, and connection. Because home care should be about more than tasks. It should be about quality of life.

Care That Feels Personal

We meet your loved one where they are, creating meaningful daily routines built around the things they enjoy and the independence they value.

Our caregivers provide:

Companionship and conversation
Social engagement and activities
Meal companionship and light support
Accompaniment to appointments or errands
Assistance with hobbies and routines
Friendly check-ins and emotional support

For adult children balancing careers, families, and caregiving responsibilities, we help ease the stress, anxiety, and constant worry that often comes with trying to do it all alone.

You can step back from being the full-time caregiver and get back to being a daughter, son, or family member again.

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The Personal Care Assistance (PCA) Program

PCA is an optional benefit offered to New Jersey Medicaid beneficiaries who are experiencing some functional impairment and need a personal care assistant to assist them with their activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.

Veterans Support Services

For veterans and surviving spouses, VA-supported programs may help cover in-home companion and supportive care services.

Our team helps veterans and their families understand available benefits and next steps while providing compassionate, respectful support at home.

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Community Medicaid Guidance & Support

Navigating Community Medicaid in New Jersey can feel overwhelming for families already managing the emotional stress of caring for a loved one. Our team can help guide families through the process by:

Explaining eligibility and available options
Helping families understand next steps and required documentation
Connecting families with trusted resources and support

We help simplify the process so families can focus less on paperwork and more on spending quality time with their loved ones.

We can help you transition and stay home after hospitalization.

It can be challenging to get back into your normal routine after a hospitalization. With the help of Personal Care Services, the transition is smoother.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I qualify for care?

Recipients do not have to be permanently disabled to receive this service but must have a doctor’s order and prior authorization from the NJ Division of Disability Services.

How do I make a referral?

Referrals can be received directly from your HMO to our intake department at 833.463.5272. The client can call directly, someone can call on their behalf or a physician may refer you to us with a prescription and call our intake department 833.463.5272.

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