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Laurel Companions

Mount Laurel, Burlington County

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NJ registration
Active
Accreditation
CHAP
State actions
None on record
4.8(12 family reviews)
Verified Oct 2026
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What the right home care makes possible

  • Illustration of an older woman laughing in her garden
    More good days at home
  • Illustration of a home care aide walking arm in arm with an older man
    Help from someone you trust
  • Illustration of a grandfather hugged by his grandchild on a garden bench
    Time back for family

Most care sites are paid by the agencies they recommend.

When a referral site earns a commission on every placement, the agencies at the top of the list are the ones that pay the most. Their record with the state is rarely mentioned.

Brooke works differently. We list every licensed agency, show what the state has on file, and never take a cut of your care.

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Bramblecrest Care Partners

Home care in Hamilton, NJ (fictional)

5 out of 5 stars, 187 reviews

Our premier caregivers deliver five-star, white-glove care at every single visit.

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Step 1 of 4

Know the type of care

  • Needs help with bathing, dressing or toileting?

  • Needs nursing tasks like wound care, injections or therapy after a hospital stay?

  • Mainly needs company, meals and errands?

Not sure? That's normal. Needs change, and any good agency will help you adjust.

What can they actually help with?

Each type of care comes with different staff, rules and costs. Tap what your family needs and see what fits.

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What does your family need help with?

  • Company, meals, errands and light housekeeping.

    • Companion
    Typical cost
    $29 to $38 per hour(placeholder)
    Who may pay
    Private payVALong-term care insurance

    Includes

    • Conversation and company
    • Meal preparation
    • Light housekeeping and laundry
    • Errands and rides to appointments
    • Medication reminders

    Doesn't include

    • Bathing, dressing or toileting
    • Lifting or transfers
    • Wound care or injections

    Companions are not trained or certified for hands-on personal care.

    Good fit when

    • Mom is managing on her own but eating alone most nights
    • Dad stopped driving and misses his weekly appointments
    • You want someone to check in while you are at work
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  • Hands-on help with bathing, dressing and mobility.

    • Certified home health aide
    Typical cost
    $32 to $42 per hour(placeholder)
    Who may pay
    Private payMedicaidVALong-term care insurance

    Includes

    • Bathing, grooming and dressing
    • Toileting and continence care
    • Help walking and transfers
    • Everything companion care includes

    Doesn't include

    • Wound care or injections
    • Physical or occupational therapy

    Aides can assist with daily activities but cannot perform nursing tasks.

    Good fit when

    • Dad is unsteady in the shower and needs someone there
    • Mom needs help getting dressed and out of bed each morning
    • A parent is home after rehab but still needs daily help
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  • Nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor.

    • Registered nurse
    • Therapist
    • Certified home health aide
    Typical cost
    $54 to $90 per hour(placeholder)
    Who may pay
    MedicareMedicaidPrivate payLong-term care insurance

    Includes

    • Skilled nursing and wound care
    • Injections and medication management
    • Physical, occupational and speech therapy
    • Short aide visits under the care plan

    Doesn't include

    • Hourly companionship or housekeeping
    • Overnight or round-the-clock supervision

    Skilled visits are short and focused on medical goals, not daily help.

    Good fit when

    • Mom is coming home after hip surgery and needs therapy
    • Dad has a surgical wound that needs dressing changes
    • A new diagnosis requires daily insulin injections and teaching
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  • Round-the-clock support at home.

    • Certified home health aide
    • Companion
    Typical cost
    $350 to $500 per day live-in
    Who may pay
    Private payVALong-term care insurance

    Includes

    • A caregiver in the home day and night
    • Personal care, meals and housekeeping
    • Overnight help with safety and toileting
    • Medication reminders

    Doesn't include

    • Wound care or injections
    • Physical or occupational therapy

    Live-in caregivers are aides, not nurses, so medical tasks need a separate home health visit.

    Good fit when

    • Dad gets up several times a night and has fallen before
    • Mom should not be alone at any point in the day
    • You want to avoid moving a parent to a facility
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  • Caregivers trained for memory loss and routines.

    • Certified home health aide
    • Companion
    Typical cost
    $32 to $42 per hour(placeholder)
    Who may pay
    Private payMedicaidVALong-term care insurance

    Includes

    • Steady routines and consistent caregivers
    • Redirecting confusion and agitation
    • Wandering and safety supervision
    • Personal care as needs change

    Doesn't include

    • Wound care or injections
    • Physical or occupational therapy

    Dementia aides focus on routine and safety; nursing tasks need a licensed nurse.

    Good fit when

    • Mom is confused in the late afternoon and wanders
    • Dad repeats questions and forgets meals
    • You need a break from being the only caregiver
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  • Care paid through NJ FamilyCare MLTSS plans.

    • Certified home health aide
    Typical cost
    Usually $0 if eligible
    Who may pay
    Medicaid

    Includes

    • Personal care hours approved by the plan
    • Meals and light housekeeping
    • Care management from the plan
    • Respite for family caregivers

    Doesn't include

    • Hours beyond what the plan authorizes
    • Wound care or injections without a separate order

    Your managed care plan decides how many hours are covered.

    Good fit when

    • A parent meets Medicaid income and asset limits
    • Mom needs nursing-home level of care but wants to stay home
    • Private pay has become too costly to continue
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Where are you right now?

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Your first 72 hours

Get care lined up before discharge day.

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“We called on a Thursday after my father's discharge and had a caregiver Saturday morning. Seeing the agency's state record first is what made us comfortable calling.”
Son of a client, Cherry Hill

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