Recovering from surgery at home should bring relief, not worry. Preferred Care at Home has been providing compassionate post-surgery in-home care since 1984, helping families bridge the gap between hospital discharge and full recovery with personalized care services that honor your dignity and independence.
Preferred Care at Home has served Newark and the surrounding communities for over 40 years. Our caregivers undergo a rigorous 7-step screening process that includes background checks, skills assessments, and personality evaluations to ensure you receive the highest quality care during your recovery.
What makes us different is our commitment to personality-matched caregiving and continuity of care. We don’t just send any available caregiver. We carefully match you with professionals who understand your recovery plan and share your values. Our proprietary Transparency Room technology allows family members to monitor care remotely. Plus, our services are affordable, with flexible options ranging from a few hours a week to 24-hour live-in care.
We offer comprehensive in-home care services designed specifically to support your recovery process. Whether you need help for a few hours a day or around-the-clock support, our team creates a personalized care plan that addresses your unique situation.
Some surgeries require more than basic personal care. They need medical expertise. Our skilled care services provide certified nursing assistants and licensed caregivers trained in wound care, medication administration, and patient assessment. Our skilled nurses bring hospital-quality care into the comfort of your home.
Our skilled caregivers perform wound care to prevent infection, monitor vital signs, and communicate with your medical team about your progress. We’re experienced in caring for patients with diabetes, heart failure, COPD, and other conditions that require specialized attention. This level of care helps you avoid nursing homes and facilities while still receiving the medical support you need.
Recovery is physical, but it’s emotional too. Loneliness and isolation can slow healing and lead to depression, especially when mobility limitations keep you from your normal activities. Our Companion and Homemaker Care services provide the emotional support and companionship that enhance quality of life during recovery. A compassionate caregiver brings conversation, engagement, and genuine connection.
Companion and Homemaker Care means someone is there to cook meals you’ll actually enjoy, run errands so you don’t push yourself too soon, and provide the reassurance that you’re not facing recovery alone. Companionship helps maintain mental sharpness and emotional well-being while their body heals. Our caregivers become trusted friends who understand your recovery goals and celebrate your progress.
We take a thoughtful, personalized approach to ensure your loved one receives the care they deserve.
Step 01
Free phone consultation to answer your questions with no obligation.
Step 02
We meet in your home to understand your unique needs and routines.
Step 03
Creating a personalized plan addressing specific dementia needs.
Step 04
Selecting caregivers whose personality aligns with your loved one’s.
Step 05
Regular check-ins and access to our Transparency Room portal.
Families face unique challenges managing post-surgery recovery at home, some due to their location. We understand these local realities and have designed our care services to address the specific obstacles you face during this vulnerable time.
Challenge
What It Looks Like
How We Help
Complex medication schedules after discharge
What It Looks Like
Managing multiple prescriptions with different timing and dosing requirements creates confusion and risk of medication errors during recovery.
How We Help
Our caregivers provide medication reminders and administration tracking to prevent missed doses and ensure proper timing throughout the day.
Challenge
Limited mobility in multi-story homes
What It Looks Like
Many Newark homes have stairs that become dangerous obstacles when recovering from surgery, affecting mobility, balance, or strength.
How We Help
We assist with safe mobility around your home, help with positioning, and provide support for transfers to prevent falls and injury during recovery.
Challenge
Winter weather complications
What It Looks Like
Newark’s cold winters make it difficult to attend follow-up appointments, pick up prescriptions, or shop for groceries when recovering from surgery.
How We Help
Our caregivers handle transportation to appointments, errands, and grocery shopping so you stay safe at home while still getting everything you need.
Challenge
Wound care and infection prevention
What It Looks Like
Surgical sites require proper care and monitoring to prevent complications, a task that’s difficult to manage alone at home without medical training.
How We Help
Our skilled caregivers provide professional wound care services, monitor for signs of infection, and coordinate with your doctor if concerns arise.
Challenge
Managing chronic diseases during recovery
What It Looks Like
Conditions like diabetes, heart failure, or COPD require continued attention during surgery recovery, adding complexity to your care needs and recovery plan.
How We Help
We provide disease management support that addresses both your surgery recovery and existing health conditions to prevent complications and hospital readmission.
Challenge
Isolation and depression during recovery
What It Looks Like
Recovering alone at home leads to loneliness and depression, which can slow healing and make it harder to stay motivated through rehabilitation services.
How We Help
Our Companion and Homemaker Care brings daily interaction, encouragement, and emotional support to maintain mental health and motivation throughout your recovery process.
Our office serves families throughout Northwest New Jersey. When you contact us, you reach neighbors who understand life in Newark and surrounding communities.
We Serve:
Including Newark and surrounding areas throughout Northwest New Jersey.
The cost depends on the level of care you need and how many hours per week. Basic Companion and Homemaker Care typically starts around $25-30 per hour, while skilled nursing care for wound care and medication administration ranges from $35-45 per hour in Newark. We offer free consultations to assess your needs and provide transparent pricing. Medicare may cover some skilled care services, and we can help you understand your benefits and explore affordable payment options.
We’ve been providing home health care services since 1984, offering over 40 years of experience in surgery recovery support. Our 7-step caregiver screening process is more rigorous than most agencies, and we match caregivers based on personality compatibility, not just availability. We’re a family-operated company now in our third generation, not a corporate chain. Plus, our proprietary Transparency Room technology lets family members monitor care remotely, providing peace of mind that’s unique in the industry.
If your surgery requires wound care, medication administration, or monitoring of vital signs, skilled nursing care is essential for preventing complications. If you primarily need help with bathing, dressing, mobility, and daily living while you recover, personal care services are more appropriate and more affordable. Many patients benefit from starting with skilled care immediately after hospital discharge, then transitioning to personal care as they heal. We’ll help you determine the right mix during your free consultation.
Recovery timelines vary widely depending on the type of surgery, your age, and any chronic diseases or health complications. Minor procedures might require 2-4 weeks of support, while major surgeries like joint replacement, cardiac surgery, or abdominal procedures may need 8-12 weeks or more. Our team works with your doctors to understand your expected recovery plan and can adjust care as you progress. The weather in Newark can sometimes extend recovery times during winter when it’s harder to get to rehabilitation services.
If you’re having difficulty managing medications on your own, struggling with wound care or bathing, finding daily living tasks exhausting, or living alone without family support, home care can prevent complications and hospital readmission. Even if you have a family member helping, caregiver burnout is real. Professional support gives your loved ones a break while ensuring you receive consistent, skilled care. Consider home care if your doctor expressed concerns about your support system at discharge, or if you have chronic conditions like diabetes or heart failure that complicate recovery.
While we don’t offer warranties in the traditional sense, we do provide a guarantee of caregiver consistency and quality. If you’re not satisfied with your caregiver match, we’ll find a better fit at no additional cost. Our Transparency Room portal provides ongoing monitoring and communication throughout your care. We also offer flexible scheduling that can be adjusted as your recovery progresses. You can increase or decrease hours as needed without penalties or long-term contracts in most cases.
Yes, we can provide a combination of services tailored to your recovery. Many patients need skilled nursing visits for wound care and medication management a few times per week, combined with personal care assistance daily for bathing, dressing, and meal preparation. We coordinate your care team to ensure all your needs are met without duplication. Our certified nursing assistants can handle many tasks that bridge personal and skilled care, providing efficient, comprehensive support.
Medicare Part A may cover skilled nursing visits for wound care and certain rehabilitation services if your doctor orders them as medically necessary following surgery. However, Medicare typically doesn’t cover non-medical personal care services like bathing, dressing, or companionship. Medicaid coverage varies, but it may cover more personal care services depending on your state plan. We’ll help you understand your benefits during the consultation and can assist with Medicare coordination to maximize coverage where applicable.
We understand that hospital discharges happen quickly, often with just 24-48 hours’ notice. In most cases, we can begin care within 1-3 days of your initial contact. For urgent situations where you’re being discharged immediately, we make every effort to arrange same-day or next-day care. Having a family member contact us as soon as surgery is scheduled allows us to plan ahead and ensure caregivers are ready when you come home.
We maintain backup caregivers familiar with your care plan to ensure continuity. If your regular caregiver is unavailable, we’ll send a qualified replacement who has been briefed on your recovery needs and preferences. Our goal is to minimize disruptions and maintain the consistency that’s so important during recovery. With our Transparency Room technology, all caregivers have access to your care notes and can provide seamless support even when filling in for your primary caregiver.
