Local Senior Resources
Senior Resources in New Jersey
Statewide aging services, benefits programs, and caregiver support available to older adults anywhere in New Jersey, in addition to the county-level resources on each town's page.
Reviewed by Valerie VanBooven, RN, BSN
County Area Agencies on Aging / ADRC
Information & local services
Local information and referral, transportation, meals, caregiver support, case management, legal assistance, in-home supports and other aging services.
Older adults, adults with disabilities and caregivers; contact the office for the county where the person lives.
New Jersey Division of Aging Services
State aging-services hub
State programs, county AAA access, elder rights, wellness, caregiver and benefits resources.
Statewide.
NJSave
Benefits screening and application
One application for PAAD, Senior Gold, Medicare Savings Programs, Lifeline utility assistance and other savings programs.
Low-income older adults and eligible people with disabilities; income and program rules apply.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
Medicare counseling
Free, unbiased help with Medicare, claims, supplemental coverage and insurance choices.
New Jersey Medicare beneficiaries and caregivers.
NJ FamilyCare / Medicaid
Health coverage & long-term services
Medicaid health coverage and access to managed long-term services and supports for eligible residents.
Income and clinical eligibility rules apply.
NJ 211
Information and crisis referral
24/7 connection to food, housing, utilities, transportation, caregiver, health and community assistance.
Anyone in New Jersey seeking local services.
New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Resident rights & complaints
Independent advocacy and complaint investigation for residents of nursing homes, assisted living and other long-term care settings.
Long-term care residents, families and representatives; call 911 for immediate danger.
Adult Protective Services (APS)
Abuse, neglect & exploitation
Investigates suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of vulnerable adults living in the community.
Contact the county APS office; call 911 for emergencies.
PAAD
Prescription assistance
Helps eligible older adults and people with disabilities with prescription drug costs.
Eligibility and income rules apply; apply through NJSave.
Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program
Prescription discount
Prescription savings for eligible residents whose income is above PAAD limits but within Senior Gold limits.
Age 65+ or eligible adults receiving Social Security Disability; income rules apply.
Statewide Respite Care Program
Caregiver respite
Temporary care that gives unpaid caregivers time away from caregiving responsibilities.
Caregivers and care recipients meeting program requirements; local access generally begins through the county AAA.
Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving (JACC)
In-home support
Home and community services intended to help eligible adults remain at home.
Eligibility requirements apply; contact the county AAA/ADRC.
I Choose Home NJ
Nursing-home transition
Helps eligible Medicaid beneficiaries transition from nursing facilities back into community settings with supports.
Generally for eligible Medicaid beneficiaries who have lived in a nursing facility for at least 60 days and want to return to the community.
New Jersey Housing Resource Center
Housing search
Searchable listings and information about affordable, accessible and supportive housing.
Statewide housing seekers.
Age-Friendly New Jersey Resources
Community livability
Resources covering housing, health, transportation, socialization, employment, communication and outreach.
Older adults, families, municipalities and community organizations.
GetSetUp for New Jersey
Online learning & social connection
Free interactive online classes for older New Jersey residents.
Older New Jersey adults; online access required.
Meals, transportation and caregiver support through AAAs
Nutrition, mobility & caregiver help
Congregate and home-delivered meals, transportation, respite, caregiver support, legal help and related services vary by county.
Availability and eligibility vary; contact the county AAA.
County & Town Resources in New Jersey
Choose a town to see senior centers, meals on wheels, parks, and other local resources near you.