Preferred Care at Home of Northwest New Jersey provides home care services in Landing, New Jersey and surrounding counties including Somerset, Morris, Hunterdon, Sussex, Passaic, and Warren. For over 40 years, the agency has helped seniors maintain independence and remain in their homes with support from certified home health aides.
The agency offers several types of in-home care services tailored to different needs. Companion and Homemaker Care includes companionship, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and medication assistance for seniors who are physically capable but need help with household tasks or feel isolated. Personal care provides hands-on assistance with bathing, dressing, mobility, and medication management. Hospital-to-home transition care supports patients recovering from hospitalization, and respite care gives family caregivers essential breaks. Live-in care provides around-the-clock support for seniors requiring continuous supervision.
Every caregiver passes a rigorous 7-step screening process including criminal background checks, abuse registry verification, reference checks, and skills assessment. Caregivers are matched to clients based on personality, life experience, and skills rather than just availability, with an emphasis on building genuine relationships. The agency also offers specialized dementia and Alzheimer's care with trained professionals who use memory support techniques and safety protocols.
Preferred Care at Home serves families throughout Northwest New Jersey with flexible scheduling options ranging from a few hours weekly to around-the-clock support. The process begins with a free phone consultation followed by an in-home assessment where the team evaluates the senior's routines and needs. Services can often begin within 24 to 48 hours of the initial consultation. Families have access to the Transparency Room portal for real-time updates on their loved one's care.
The agency is locally owned and operated, with the owner, Jill Malanga, personally invested in serving the Randolph community and surrounding areas. The agency accepts various payment options including private insurance, veterans aid, Medicare coverage for qualifying skilled nursing services, and long-term care insurance, and works with families to explore available resources and create affordable care plans.
