Care management in Essex County
Unicity Care Management helps families in Livingston, Millburn, Short Hills, Montclair, West Orange, Newark and across Essex County plan and coordinate care for an older loved one.
Essex County has major hospital systems and a wide range of senior living. The quality varies.
Essex County is home to large hospital systems and a broad mix of assisted living and memory care communities, from small residences to large campuses. Staffing levels and clinical ability vary significantly from one to the next.
For families, that means a hospital discharge can lead in many directions. A care manager helps you understand which direction fits your loved one's needs, and then makes sure the plan is carried out.
What to know about care in Essex County
Towns we serve
Livingston, Millburn, Short Hills, Montclair, West Orange, Newark and communities across Essex County.
Hospitals families come from
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and Clara Maass Medical Center, along with other area hospitals.
What makes Essex different
Suburban and urban neighborhoods side by side, with care options that differ a great deal from town to town.
Local resources for Essex County families
County senior services
Essex County Division of Senior Services is the county's main office for older adults. It helps with home-delivered meals, breaks for caregivers and free Medicare counseling.
Getting to appointments
Special Transportation is a ride service for older residents, run by the Division of Senior Services. Book rides at least two business days ahead.
Good to know
The county also runs weekday meal sites for residents 60 and older.
Common reasons families reach out
- A discharge from a large hospital system feels rushed
- Home no longer feels safe after a fall or illness
- Dementia is progressing
- The family needs help judging assisted living or memory care
- Several specialists are involved and no one is coordinating
- Family lives out of state, or there is no family nearby
In Essex County, many older adults see several specialists across more than one health system. A Unicity Care Management care manager keeps one medication list and one plan, and shares updates with every provider your family approves.
How to get started
- 1
Free consultation
We learn what's happening and look for urgent safety or discharge issues.
- 2
Assessment and plan
A nurse or social worker assesses your loved one and writes a plan with clear options for your family.
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Ongoing oversight
We coordinate specialists, home care and any move, and keep your family updated.
Essex County questions
Do you serve Newark as well as the suburbs?
Yes. Unicity Care Management serves families throughout Essex County, including Newark, Montclair, West Orange, Livingston, Millburn and Short Hills.
My loved one sees doctors in more than one hospital system. Can you help?
Yes. Care coordination across providers is a core part of what Unicity Care Management does. We keep everyone working from the same plan, with your loved one's permission.
Can you help us choose memory care in Essex County?
Yes. We assess your loved one's needs, then help you compare memory care communities, tour them and review the contract.
Where can Essex County families find local senior services?
Essex County Division of Senior Services is the county's main office for older adults. Our care managers can help your family decide which Essex County programs fit alongside care management.
Also serving families across New Jersey
Schedule a free consultation
Planning for yourself or for someone you care about? A free consultation with Unicity Care Management is a good place to start.
During this conversation, we will:
- Look for any immediate safety risks
- Sort out your timeline
- Talk through your options
- Recommend specific next steps
You don't need a plan before you call. We'll help you create one.
Referring someone to Unicity Care Management?
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