Bergen County, New Jersey

Senior Care

“The right support makes all the difference. So does finding the right people to provide it.”

What In-Home Senior Care Means

For most families, the goal is simple: keep your parent safe, comfortable, and living the life they want, in the home they love. In-home senior care is how you get there.

It is not one thing. It is a range of support built around what your parent actually needs, where they are right now, and where things are likely to go. Some families start with a few hours of company and help around the house. Others need more hands-on support from the beginning. Most fall somewhere in between, and the right plan shifts as needs change.

At Lumara, every care plan is built around the individual. We take the time to understand your parent as a person before we suggest anything. The goal is always care that fits, not care that is simply available.

The Care We Provide

We offer a full range of non-medical in-home care services for seniors in Bergen County, NJ.

Companion care for seniors who want consistent company, help with daily tasks, and someone genuinely present in their day.

Personal care for those who need hands-on assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, and mobility.

Memory care for families navigating Alzheimer’s or dementia at home.

Respite care for family caregivers who need a real break.

Specialty care for higher-acuity situations including post-hospital recovery, overnight support, and 24-hour care.

Who We Serve

We serve seniors and their families across Bergen County, NJ. Our clients range from relatively independent older adults who benefit from regular support to those with more complex needs who require consistent, skilled attention every day.

We also serve the adult children making these decisions. If you are the one researching care for a parent, navigating the options, and trying to figure out what the right move is, we are here to help you think it through.

What a Typical Shift Looks Like

Senior care is steadiness more than anything. A typical week has a shape like this.

The same caregiver on the same days, so visits feel like company, not service.

Meals planned around what your parent actually likes to eat.

Rides to appointments, the bank, the barber.

Light housekeeping woven into the day, never instead of it.

A family update after every visit, in plain language.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know which type of care my parent needs?

You do not have to know before you call. That is what the assessment is for: our RN Clinical Supervisor visits your parent at home, looks at the routine, the house, and the overall picture, and recommends a starting point. Most families begin lighter than they expected and adjust from there.

Can the care plan change as my parent’s needs change?

Yes, and it should. Hours can scale up or down, and the type of support can shift from companionship to hands-on personal care without changing agencies or starting over. The RN revisits the care plan on a schedule, so changes get caught early instead of in a crisis.

Will my parent have the same caregiver each visit?

That is the goal, and we schedule for it deliberately. Consistency is most of what makes home care work: the same person learns the routines, notices changes, and becomes familiar rather than a stranger in the house. When a substitute is unavoidable, we tell you ahead of time.

Is there a minimum number of hours?

Shifts are four hours minimum. Many families start with two or three visits a week and adjust once they see what actually helps.