Home care resources

In many cases, yes. New Jersey Medicaid is delivered through NJ FamilyCare managed care plans, and members who meet the clinical and financial criteria can receive certified home health aide services at home. Eligibility and the number of authorised hours are decided by the plan, not by us. If you are not sure whether the person you care for qualifies, call and we will talk it through.

JACC stands for Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving. It is a state programme that helps older adults stay at home rather than move into a facility, and it is aimed at people who need that level of care but are not eligible for Medicaid. Applications go through your county Area Agency on Aging. CarePoint provides care to JACC-approved clients.

Yes. The VA funds home care for eligible veterans through several routes, and the one that applies depends on the veteran's service history and level of need. CarePoint provides care to VA-approved clients — once the approval is in place, we arrange the aide.

For private pay, usually within a few days. Where care is funded through Medicaid, JACC or the VA, the timing depends on how long the authorisation takes, which is outside our control. Call us and describe the situation and we will tell you honestly what to expect.

A certified home health aide helps with everyday personal care — bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, meals, medication reminders and companionship — working under the supervision of a registered nurse. A nurse provides clinical care such as medication management, wound care and monitoring a chronic condition. Many clients receive both.

For skilled nursing, yes — clinical care at home is provided under a physician's orders. For personal care from a home health aide, it depends on how the care is being funded. Programmes such as Medicaid managed care generally require an assessment and authorisation; private pay does not.

New Jersey requires a Board-approved training programme of at least 76 hours — 60 hours of classroom instruction and 16 hours of clinical instruction. You then pass a competency examination administered by or on behalf of the New Jersey Board of Nursing, and apply to the Board. Certification is renewed every two years, and you must be employed by a licensed home care agency to keep it active. CarePoint runs a training programme and places graduates with clients.

Possibly. CHHA training is listed as an in-demand occupation in New Jersey, and training in that category may be eligible for funding through your local One-Stop Career Center. It is worth asking them before you pay out of pocket. Call us and we will point you in the right direction.

It depends on how many hours you need, what level of care is involved and where you are in the state. Rather than quote a number that may not fit your situation, call the office and we will give you a straight answer for the care you actually need.

Check that the agency is accredited and that its aides are certified by the New Jersey Board of Nursing. Ask who supervises the aides, what happens when your regular aide is unavailable, how quickly they answer the phone outside office hours, and whether they work with your insurance or programme. Ask for references, and trust how the first conversation feels.