Care types
Skilled home health care in New Jersey
Short visits from nurses and therapists under a doctor’s plan of care, often after a hospital stay.
What it includes
- Skilled nursing and wound care
- Physical, occupational and speech therapy
- Medication management and teaching
- Monitoring after surgery or illness
Who it is for
A parent recovering from a hospital stay, surgery, or managing a new diagnosis.
Who provides it
Provided by Home Health Agencies licensed by the NJ Department of Health. Many are Medicare certified.
Typical cost in New Jersey
Often $0 with Medicare
Medicare covers intermittent skilled care for homebound patients when a doctor orders it. Private rates vary.
Ranges reflect listed agency rates and are a guide only. Ask each agency for a written quote.