Business Details
23 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Home Health Care Services in New Jersey
At Home Companions has been providing compassionate, customized home care services since 2003. Founded and led by Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Dementia Practitioner Stacey Reich, our team combines decades of expertise with genuine compassion to serve clients in Bergen, Passaic, and Essex Counties. We specialize in companion care, home health care, and specialized dementia support, offering flexible scheduling from hourly visits to 24/7 live-in care.Accredited by the National Institute for Home Care Accreditation (NIHCA), we maintain rigorous standards through RN supervision and skilled oversight. Our mission focuses on restoring family balance by delivering personalized care that prioritizes client dignity, safety, and emotional well-being while maintaining full compliance with NJ Board of Nursing guidelines and federal regulations.
Services
Companion Care
Home Health Care
Dementia Support
24-Hour Care
Respite Services
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- Trusted since 2003 with proven home care expertise
- Nationally accredited by NIHCA for quality assurance
- Specialized dementia and Alzheimer's care practitioners
- Registered nurse supervision for skilled care oversight
- Flexible 24/7 scheduling with affordable care options
Associations and certifications
- National Institute for Home Care Accreditation (NIHCA)
What people say
Perfect caregiver matching
Responsive to needs
Caring professionals
Excellent communication
Specialized dementia expertise
Services
Companion Care
Our companion care services provide emotional support and social engagement for seniors and individuals facing isolation. Caregivers assist with conversation, meal sharing, light housekeeping, and recreational activities while promoting independence. This non-medical care helps reduce loneliness-related health risks while maintaining clients' quality of life through meaningful daily interactions.
Home Health Care
Licensed caregivers deliver essential assistance with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support. Our team follows strict safety protocols for transfers and fall prevention while maintaining client dignity. Services include medication reminders and health monitoring to ensure safe home living environments for seniors with physical limitations.
Dementia Support
Specialized care for Alzheimer's and dementia patients includes behavioral management, cognitive stimulation, and structured routines. Certified practitioners implement personalized care plans addressing sundowning symptoms and wandering prevention. Our caregivers receive specific training in non-pharmacological interventions to maintain patient comfort and emotional stability through compassionate engagement techniques.
24-Hour Care
Continuous care solutions provide round-the-clock assistance for clients requiring constant supervision. Shift-based caregivers ensure uninterrupted support for medical needs, mobility assistance, and nighttime care. This service maintains consistent caregiver-client relationships while offering family respite through reliable, multi-shift staffing arrangements with seamless care transitions.
Respite Services
Temporary care solutions offer family caregivers essential breaks while maintaining quality client care. Services include short-term companion visits, medical support coverage, and emergency backup arrangements. Our respite care maintains continuity through pre-established caregiver relationships, ensuring smooth transitions and consistent care standards during caregiver absences.
People
Stacey Reich
Owner, LCSW, CDP
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 21 years of dementia care expertise. Founded At Home Companions in 2003 after recognizing community needs for quality home care. Maintains active role in client care coordination and caregiver training programs.
Cindy Mucaro
Operations Director
Key team member since 2004 managing financial operations and staff development. Oversees billing systems, payroll processing, and continuing education programs while maintaining critical organizational infrastructure that supports daily agency operations.
Savana Garcia
HR/Schedule Coordinator
Joined in 2024 bringing home care and mental health expertise. Manages staff credentials, caregiver scheduling, and new hire onboarding processes while serving as primary contact for client-caregiver coordination and service adjustments.
Mary Gangeri
Director of Nursing
Registered Nurse with 26 years of clinical experience. Oversees care policy implementation, caregiver training programs, and quality assurance initiatives. Applies OB/GYN and doula experience to enhance patient-centered care approaches across all service lines.
Tammy Ludwig
Nursing Supervisor
Brings diverse clinical background from hospital settings and holistic wellness practice. Manages complex care cases while integrating complementary therapies into traditional nursing approaches. Provides direct care supervision and specialized skills training for home health aides.
Questions
What's the difference between companion care and personal care?
Companion care focuses on social engagement and emotional support, while personal care includes assistance with bathing, dressing, and mobility. We offer both services.
Do you provide 24/7 live-in care options?
Yes, we offer 24-hour live-in care with rotating caregivers to ensure continuous support while maintaining caregiver well-being and service quality.
How are caregivers screened and trained?
All caregivers undergo background checks, reference verification, and in-person interviews. Specialized dementia training is provided for memory care practitioners.
Is home health care covered by insurance?
Some long-term care policies cover services. Medicare typically doesn't cover non-medical care, but we help clients explore available payment options.
Can care plans be customized for specific needs?
Yes, we create personalized care plans based on individual requirements, adjusting services as client needs evolve over time.
Do you provide care in assisted living facilities?
Yes, we provide services in private homes, assisted living communities, rehabilitation centers, and nursing facilities across Northern New Jersey.
