Home care in Union County, NJ
Home care for Union County families
Trained, supervised caregivers and nurses who come to the home in Union County, New Jersey, for a few hours a week or around the clock.
Union County, whose county seat is Elizabeth, is part of the Tinash home care service area. For families juggling work and caregiving for a parent, dependable help on a planned schedule can make everyday life easier.
We start by listening, then match a caregiver to your loved one's needs and personality. Care can be a few visits a week, daily help with personal care, nursing visits, or a live-in arrangement.
How home care is paid: Private pay and long-term care insurance. Call us to talk through options.
Home care services in Union County
- Skilled NursingNurses at home for medication management, health checks, wound care, and appointment support.
- Daily Senior CareDaily personal care and attention for seniors who need steady support.
- Companion CareFriendly, reliable company: conversation, meals, errands, and a watchful eye.
- Live-In & 24/7 CareRound-the-clock support from caregivers who are there through the night.
- Respite CareTemporary relief for family caregivers of seniors and adults, for hours, days, or weeks at a time.
Other programs
DDD services and the GUIDE program are separate pathways
They have their own eligibility rules and funding, and availability is confirmed separately from home care.
NJ DDD services (adults 21+)
For adults 21 and older found eligible by the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities. Services are chosen with a support coordinator and paid from the person's DDD budget. Staffing differs by area, so call us to confirm we can staff the service you need in Union County before it is added to the plan.
DDD lists the DDD Green Brook Office (275 Greenbrook Road, Green Brook, NJ 08812) as serving Union and Somerset counties: 908-226-7800. DDD office list (opens in a new tab)
How DDD services workMedicare GUIDE dementia program
For people living with dementia who have Original Medicare (Parts A and B), and for their family caregivers. Tinash offers GUIDE through a partnership with PocketRN. Availability is checked address by address, so call us to check whether GUIDE is available at your loved one's address.
Who is eligible for GUIDEUnion County resources
Your county aging and disability office
Union County Division on Aging
908-527-4870Toll-free 888-280-8226. Spanish: 908-527-4863.
The county describes the Division as its lead agency for the Aging and Disability Resource Connection, with information and assistance, caregiving programs, transportation, home delivered meals and Medicare counseling (SHIP).
Every New Jersey county has an Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC). The statewide ADRC line is 1-877-222-3737.
County office website (opens in a new tab)NJ county aging offices (opens in a new tab)
Getting started
How home care starts in Union County
- 1Call +1 (973) 636-8328 or book a free consultation call. If we miss you, a care coordinator usually calls back the same day.
- 2We arrange a free in-home care assessment to understand your loved one's needs, home and routine.
- 3We agree a written care plan and schedule with your family, then introduce your caregiver.
A tip for Union County families
Union County lists a Spanish-language line for its Division on Aging (908-527-4863). If someone in your family is more comfortable in Spanish, that is a good first call for county programs. The county also notes that in-person help needs an appointment, so call before visiting.
Office hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sat–Sun 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
FAQ
Questions from Union County families
- Can my family get help from the county in Spanish?
- Yes. Union County lists 908-527-4863 as the Spanish line for its Division on Aging, alongside the main number 908-527-4870.
- Where can we get free Medicare counseling in Union County?
- The Union County Division on Aging lists Medicare counseling through SHIP among its services. Call 908-527-4870 to ask.
- Do you provide DDD Individual Supports or Community-Based Supports in Union County?
- We provide DDD services to eligible adults 21 and older. Whether we can staff a particular service in your town depends on current staffing, so call us to confirm before your support coordinator adds us to the plan.
- Can we start with just a few hours a week?
- Yes. Many families begin with a few visits a week and adjust as needs change. We set the schedule with you after a free in-home assessment.
More answers in our family resource guides, or see all the counties we serve.
Talk to us about care in Union County
Book a free consultation call, or call us now. We'll talk through what your family needs and arrange a free in-home assessment.