Care management in Passaic County
Unicity Care Management serves families in Wayne, Totowa, Clifton, Little Falls, West Milford, Paterson and across Passaic County.
Passaic County is urban in the south and rural in the north. Care looks different in each.
In Paterson and Clifton, older adults may live close to hospitals and services but in busy neighborhoods and multi-family homes. In West Milford, a loved one may live miles from the nearest pharmacy, with long drives to appointments and fewer home care options.
Hospital systems, community standards and provider networks also differ across the county. A care manager who knows both ends of the county can build a plan that fits where your loved one actually lives.
What to know about care in Passaic County
Towns we serve
Wayne, Totowa, Clifton, Little Falls, West Milford, Paterson and communities across Passaic County.
Hospitals families come from
St. Joseph's University Medical Center and St. Mary's General Hospital, along with other area hospitals.
What makes Passaic different
Urban and suburban towns in the south, rural areas in the north, and different care options in each.
Local resources for Passaic County families
County senior services
Passaic County Department of Senior Services, Disabilities and Veterans' Affairs is the county's starting point for older adults and people with disabilities. It offers home health aides, help with housekeeping, check-in calls, adult day care and home-delivered meals.
Getting to appointments
Passaic County Paratransit Program gives rides to older adults and residents with disabilities for doctor visits, shopping and county meal and day programs.
Good to know
The department also works with the county Board of Social Services to help people get community programs and nursing home care.
Common reasons families reach out
- A loved one in a rural area is having trouble getting to appointments
- A hospital discharge needs home care arranged quickly
- Memory changes are making home less safe
- The family is comparing assisted living options
- No one is coordinating several doctors
- Family members disagree about next steps
For older adults in the northern part of the county, a Unicity Care Management plan accounts for travel time to doctors, the availability of home care and what happens in bad weather.
How to get started
- 1
Free consultation
We learn where your loved one lives, what's happening and what help is already in place.
- 2
Assessment and plan
A nurse or social worker assesses your loved one and writes a plan that fits their town and situation.
- 3
Ongoing oversight
We coordinate providers and appointments and keep the family updated.
Passaic County questions
Do you serve West Milford and the northern part of the county?
Yes. Unicity Care Management serves families throughout Passaic County, including West Milford, Wayne, Totowa, Little Falls, Clifton and Paterson.
My loved one was admitted to St. Joseph's. Can you help with discharge?
Yes. A care manager can review the discharge plan with the hospital team and help your family decide what comes next.
Can you help find home care in a rural area?
Yes. We help families find and check home care agencies that serve your loved one's area, and we oversee the care once it starts.
Where can Passaic County families find local senior services?
Passaic County Department of Senior Services, Disabilities and Veterans' Affairs is the county's starting point for older adults and people with disabilities. Our care managers can help your family decide which Passaic County programs fit alongside care management.
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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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