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Best Home Care in West Orange, New Jersey

10 agencies found

MyLivingChoice lists 10 home care agencies in West Orange. Families rate them 4.4 out of 5 on average, across 126 public reviews.

  • 10agencies
  • 4.4average rating, 8 rated
  • 126family reviews read
Two kinds of agency bring care to the house. Home care is ongoing help with bathing, meals, medications and companionship, billed hourly, no referral needed. Medicare home health is doctor-ordered nursing or therapy, usually after a hospital stay, and Medicare pays for it. Each listing is labeled, and you can narrow to one kind above. How home care compares to assisted living →

Best-rated home care in West Orange

Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.

  1. 1

    Right at Home

    5 (76 reviews)· At-Home Care

    Right at Home is a home health and hospice agency in West Orange, NJ, with a perfect 5-star rating across 76 Google reviews. Families consistently describe the owners and staff as responsive, compassionate, and able to…

  2. 2

    Senior Helpers

    5 (5 reviews)· At-Home Care

    Families describe Senior Helpers West Orange as a highly responsive, owner-led home care service, with repeated praise for founder Paulette Stewart's personal involvement, communication, and skill matching caregivers to…

  3. 3

    Always Best Care Senior Services - Home Care Services in West Orange

    5 (5 reviews)· At-Home Care

    This is a home health and hospice agency in West Orange rather than a residential facility, and the handful of reviews describe attentive coordinators and caregivers who build close relationships with clients and…

  4. 4

    Dorson Home Care Services, Inc

    4.2 (14 reviews)· At-Home Care

    Reviews of Dorson Home Care Services are mixed, with several families praising responsive, caring staff and reliable communication, while others describe serious problems with specific in-home aides and rude treatment…

  5. 5

    Heritage Health and Home Care Services

    4.2 (5 reviews)· At-Home Care

    Families generally describe compassionate, attentive caregivers and responsive communication from this home health and hospice agency in West Orange, NJ. Most reviewers report peace of mind and reliable support for aging…

  6. 6

    Barnabas Health Home Care and Hospice

    2.5 (13 reviews)· Home Health

    Reviews of Barnabas Health Home Care and Hospice are sharply divided: a few families praise specific aides and hospice teams for compassionate, coordinated end-of-life support, but the majority of reviewers describe…

What families say about home care in West Orange

Counted across the review summaries of 10 West Orange communities: the share whose families mention each theme.

Praised most

  • Caring, attentive staff 80%
  • Communication with families 50%
  • Management 40%
  • Medical and nursing care 40%
  • Memory care 30%

Concerns raised

  • Communication with families 80%
  • Cost and billing 70%
  • Staff attitude 30%

“Maeghan and her team at Right at Home made a challenging situation so easy. They were quick to respond, easy to talk to and got a plan in place for care in under 24 hours. This team is the way to go for any care needs!!”

Home Care in West Orange: the figures

  • •Most common amenities: 24-hour staff (7), medication management (7), emergency call system (6).

Home Care near West Orange

Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.

CityCommunitiesRating
City of Orange1.6 mi64.6 / 5
East Orange2.7 mi284.3 / 5
Montclair2.8 mi84.8 / 5
Livingston4.2 mi174.5 / 5
Cedar Grove4.7 mi64 / 5
Newark4.7 mi113.4 / 5
Union6.3 mi54.5 / 5
Florham Park7.7 mi64.6 / 5

All of New Jersey: Home Care in New Jersey. Closer to home? Compare home care near you, sorted by distance.

About these figures

Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 10 agencies listed in West Orange, 126 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.

Reading on this

Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in West Orange ask about.

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Home Care in West Orange: Common Questions

How many home care agencies are in West Orange, New Jersey?

MyLivingChoice lists 10 home care agencies in West Orange, New Jersey, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.

Which home care agencies in West Orange are rated highest?

Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Right at Home (5★, 76 ratings), Senior Helpers (5★, 5 ratings), Always Best Care Senior Services - Home Care Services in West Orange (5★, 5 ratings).

What types of senior care are available in West Orange?

Beyond home care, West Orange has assisted living (6 communities), at-home care (6 communities), memory care (5 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (5 communities), home health (4 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.

How do families rate home care in West Orange?

Families rate West Orange home care agencies 4.4 out of 5 on average, across 126 public Google reviews of local communities.

What do families praise, and complain about, in West Orange home care agencies?

Across the review summaries of 10 West Orange agencies, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 80%), communication with families (mentioned for 50%), management (mentioned for 40%). The most common concerns are communication with families (80%), cost and billing (70%), staff attitude (30%).