Preferred Care at Home of East Middlesex and Central Union County

Preferred Care at Home of East Middlesex and Central Union County is a home care service operating in New Brunswick, New Jersey, providing personal care assistance and homemaker services to seniors who wish to remain in their own homes. The organization is staffed by Certified Home Health Aides supervised by a Registered Nurse.

The agency offers several care programs tailored to different needs. Smooth-Transition Care assists patients moving from hospitals or nursing homes back to their residences, with a dedicated coach who helps manage medications, schedule appointments, and provide emotional support during recovery. Personal home care assistance covers activities of daily living, including hygiene care, mobility support, toileting, and dressing, available from one to 24 hours per day as needed.

Companion and Homemaker Care services are designed for seniors living alone or without nearby family support, including meal monitoring, transportation to activities, assistance with community participation, and companionship. Homemaker care handles household chores, allowing seniors to remain comfortable in their homes without the burden of maintaining upkeep. The agency also provides specialized in-home Dementia and Alzheimer's care, with caregivers trained to help clients remain safely at home while monitoring health and safety concerns.

Founded by a husband-and-wife team with over 35 years of experience in home care, the organization emphasizes personalized care plans developed to meet individual needs. The agency works to maintain client independence and involvement in care decisions, recognizing that many seniors have been self-sufficient throughout their lives and may find accepting help challenging.

Preferred Care at Home offers clients access to secure online health records where coaches can organize medication instructions, appointment dates, test results, and symptom charts. Caregivers also travel with clients to medical appointments, social activities, church visits, and other outings in the community.