In-home care services

Respite Care at Home in Central New Jersey

A certified home health aide steps in so you can take a break, knowing the person you love is safe, cared for and at home.

What is included

How our caregivers help during respite

  • Stepping in for a few hours, a full day, overnight or a week
  • Bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
  • Meals, snacks and fluids as the plan directs
  • Medication reminders on schedule
  • Company, conversation and favorite activities
  • Supervision for safety, including for people living with dementia
  • Watching for changes and reporting them to our nurse

When families call us

When respite care can help

Every family's situation is different. These are some of the moments when families in Central New Jersey reach out to us.

Caregiver burnout

When caring has become a full-time job and you're running on empty.

Work and appointments

Cover the hours you need to be somewhere else.

A trip or family event

A weekend away or a family wedding, without worry.

Your own health

Time to rest, recover or see your own doctor.

Caring for a spouse

Support for husbands and wives caring for their partner.

The first weeks after a hospital stay

Extra hands while the family adjusts.

Getting started

How respite care begins with e2i

From your first call, you know who you are talking to and what happens next.

  1. You call and talk to a real personWe learn your needs, hours and location.
  2. Our nurse visits your homeAn assessment, then a written plan of care you keep.
  3. We match your caregiverA certified home health aide matched to your plan.
  4. We stay on track with youCheck-ins and nurse visits as often as your care calls for.

Where we provide care

Respite care across Central New Jersey, including Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer and Morris Counties

From our office in Plainsboro, we place certified home health aides with families across Central New Jersey. Ask us about your town.

Middlesex County

Plainsboro, Edison, New Brunswick, East Brunswick, Monroe, Cranbury, Old Bridge and nearby towns.

Mercer County

Princeton, West Windsor, Hamilton, Lawrence, Ewing, Robbinsville and nearby towns.

Monmouth County

Freehold, Manalapan, Marlboro, Howell, Holmdel and nearby towns.

Morris County

Morristown, Parsippany, Madison, Randolph and nearby towns.

Questions

Questions families ask about respite care

How long can respite care be?

Anything from a few hours to several days or weeks, as a one-time break or a regular schedule.

Can respite care turn into regular care?

Yes. Many families start with respite and add hours as needs change.

Can you provide respite for someone with dementia?

Yes. Our caregivers are trained in dementia care and keep to your loved one's routine.

How quickly can respite care begin?

Call 609-360-6020. We will explain the next steps, starting with a nurse visit to your home.

Talk to a real person today

Tell us about the person you love and what would help. We will explain your options and the next steps, with no pressure.