Care management in Sussex County
Unicity Care Management serves families in Sparta, Newton, Vernon, Hopatcong, Franklin and across Sussex County, where care options are farther apart and planning matters more.
Sussex County has fewer large health systems and senior living communities. Families often look across county lines.
Sussex County is more rural than the rest of northern New Jersey. There are fewer large hospital systems and assisted living communities, and distances between home, doctors and services are longer.
Many Sussex County families end up comparing options in neighboring counties, or relying on hospitals outside the immediate area. A care manager who works across northern New Jersey can help you weigh those choices, including the cost of being farther from family.
What to know about care in Sussex County
Towns we serve
Sparta, Newton, Vernon, Hopatcong, Franklin and communities across Sussex County.
Hospital families come from
Newton Medical Center, along with hospitals in neighboring counties.
What makes Sussex different
Longer distances, fewer local communities and home care agencies, and decisions that often cross county lines.
Local resources for Sussex County families
County senior services
Sussex County Division of Senior Services is the county's main office for older adults. It offers group meals, wellness programs, help at home and free Medicare counseling.
Getting to appointments
Skylands Ride from the county Office of Transit gives rides to older adults, veterans and people with disabilities. A weekday program serves residents 60 and older.
Good to know
Its free counselors can help families compare Medicare plans.
Common reasons families reach out
- A loved one lives far from doctors and services
- Home care is hard to find or keep in place
- A hospital discharge came from a hospital outside the county
- The family is considering assisted living in a neighboring county
- Winter weather makes living alone riskier
- Family lives out of the area
Unicity Care Management also serves Morris, Passaic and Bergen counties. If a move makes sense, we can help your family compare communities in nearby counties and weigh distance against the care your loved one needs.
How to get started
- 1
Free consultation
We learn where your loved one lives, what help is nearby and what's worrying you.
- 2
Assessment and plan
A nurse or social worker assesses your loved one and lays out options close to home and farther away.
- 3
Ongoing oversight
We coordinate providers across county lines and keep your family informed.
Sussex County questions
Are there enough care options in Sussex County?
Options are more limited than in more populated counties. A Unicity Care Management care manager can help you find what's available locally and compare it with nearby counties.
Can you help if my loved one was hospitalized outside Sussex County?
Yes. We work with hospitals across northern New Jersey and coordinate the move home or to the next level of care.
Do you serve all of Sussex County?
Yes. Unicity Care Management serves families throughout Sussex County, including Sparta, Newton, Vernon, Hopatcong and Franklin.
Where can Sussex County families find local senior services?
Sussex County Division of Senior Services is the county's main office for older adults. Our care managers can help your family decide which Sussex 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.
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