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Your Trusted Partner for Home Health Care in Fair Lawn
Applause Home Care is a dedicated home health care agency committed to providing personalized, non-medical care for seniors and individuals with special needs in Fair Lawn, NJ, and surrounding areas. Our approach centers on CARE PARTNERING, collaborating with clients to create individualized care plans that address unique needs, including Alzheimer's and dementia care, 24-hour support, hospice assistance, and post-discharge recovery. With a team of highly trained and certified caregivers, we prioritize comfort, dignity, and safety, ensuring around-the-clock supervision to enhance clients' quality of life.Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Home Care (CAHC), we uphold rigorous standards of excellence. Our leadership, including CEO Jim Prussak, combines decades of healthcare expertise with a passion for compassionate service. We emphasize transparency, thorough background checks, and ongoing caregiver training to build trust and reliability. By fostering meaningful connections between caregivers and clients, we empower individuals to age in place with independence and joy, guided by core values of respect, integrity, and generosity.
Services
Alzheimer's Home Care
24-Hour Home Care
Hospice Support
Post-Discharge Care
Companion Care
Fall Risk Management
Personal Care Assistance
Medication Reminders
Transportation Services
Respite Care
Highlights and features
- Our CARE PARTNERING approach creates collaborative, individualized care plans.
- 24/7 availability for urgent and long-term home health needs.
- Specialized dementia and Alzheimer's care training for all caregivers.
- Extensive background checks and drug testing for caregiver reliability.
- Free monthly care plan evaluations with RN oversight.
Associations and certifications
- Commission on Accreditation for Home Care (CAHC)
What people say
Exceptional in-home care agency
Highly trained and competent staff
Personalized care plans
Reliable 24/7 support
Compassionate dementia specialists
Services
Alzheimer's Home Care
Our specialized Alzheimer's care provides tailored support for seniors with dementia, focusing on safety, mental stimulation, and daily routine management. Services include medication reminders, engaging activities, and home safety assessments to prevent wandering. Caregivers receive specific dementia training to deliver compassionate, individualized attention that preserves dignity and enhances quality of life.
24-Hour Home Care
We offer round-the-clock 24-hour home care with flexible options for live-in or hourly caregivers. Services include personal hygiene assistance, meal preparation, medication management, and mobility support. Our caregivers provide companionship and critical supervision, ensuring safety while allowing seniors to maintain independence in familiar surroundings.
Hospice Support
Our hospice support services deliver compassionate non-medical care for terminally ill patients, focusing on comfort and dignity. Caregivers assist with daily activities, medication reminders, and emotional support while coordinating with hospice medical teams. We emphasize companionship and family respite to ease the end-of-life journey in a home setting.
Post-Discharge Care
We facilitate smooth post-hospital recovery with personalized care plans that include medication management, transportation to follow-up appointments, and assistance with daily tasks. Our caregivers monitor progress, prevent complications, and provide light housekeeping to create a safe healing environment aligned with medical discharge instructions.
Companion Care
Our companion care services combat loneliness through engaging activities, errand assistance, and homemaking tasks. Caregivers provide transportation to appointments, meal preparation, and emotional support, helping seniors maintain routines and social connections while reducing isolation's health risks.
People
Jim Prussak
CEO/Owner
Jim Prussak founded Applause Home Care after a 25-year finance career, driven by his passion for elder care. A Certified Homemaker-Home Health Aide and CPA, he combines healthcare expertise with business acumen to lead with empathy and integrity.
Questions
Is Applause Home Care licensed and accredited?
Yes, we're a licensed New Jersey Health Care Service Firm and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Home Care (CAHC).
What areas do you serve?
We provide home care services throughout Northern New Jersey, including Fair Lawn, Fort Lee, Hackensack, Paramus, and surrounding communities.
Do you offer specialized dementia care?
Yes, our caregivers receive specific dementia training to provide safe, compassionate care for Alzheimer's and memory-loss patients.
Are caregivers available 24/7?
Yes, we offer 24-hour on-call services with backup caregivers available for emergencies or schedule changes.
How are caregivers screened?
All caregivers undergo criminal background checks, DMV checks, drug testing, and skills verification before joining our team.
What payment options exist for home care?
We accept private pay, long-term care insurance, veterans benefits, and other funding options to support access to quality care.
