Our Interactive Care Services
We always include seniors when discussing in-home care to ensure their voices are heard and keeping seniors' minds and bodies active leads to longer, healthier, and happier lives. Many different in-home care agencies exist, but our interactive caregiving approach makes us stand out. Our caregivers can raise a senior's quality of life much higher than other senior care providers.
We also offer specialized care for seniors with more extensive needs. Our caregivers are extensively trained to care for seniors with chronic illnesses, Alzheimer's or dementia, or other conditions. Our care services include:
In-Home Care Services in Middlesex & Union Counties:
Personal Care: As seniors age, they commonly struggle with everyday chores such as bathing, cooking, and cleaning. It can be challenging to realize that you need the help of a caregiver. Comfort Keepers caregivers can assist with bathing, grooming, and dressing, toileting and incontinence care, and other activities of daily living.
Companion Care: Caregivers can provide clients with much-needed company as well as housekeeping assistance, such as preparing and cooking meals and cleaning. In addition to helping with personal care tasks and providing companionship, our caregivers can keep a close eye on your loved one and get help in case any medical needs arise.
Respite Care: For family caregivers, our respite care services can help your loved one when you need to step away to recharge or run errands. We will help them with personal care, companionship, errands, and anything else they need while you're away.
Veterans Care: At Comfort Keepers, we help veterans who need in-home care to thrive. Our highly trained caregivers can provide your loved one with a clean home, nutritious meals, and personal care. Veterans can qualify for in-home care services, and their spouses can be eligible for respite care services. For veterans who need help with their day-to-day lives, our caregivers can help with bathing, dressing, and transportation and remind seniors when it's time to take their medication.
Specialized Care Services in Middlesex & Union Counties:
Live-In Care: Our caregivers can provide constant care to seniors who need help at all hours of the day. We can offer company throughout the day and help seniors with whatever they need during the night.
Post-Hospital Care: We offer post-hospital care for seniors recently discharged or undergoing extensive surgery. Our caregivers can help them remember to take their medication and attend follow-up appointments.
Alzheimer's and Dementia Care: Our caregivers can provide a comfortable and reassuring environment for seniors with cognitive decline. We train our caregivers to provide specialized care to seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia.
Private Duty Nursing: We have a team of private-duty nurses for seniors with medical needs who can offer support throughout the day. Our qualified nurses are registered nurses (RNs) or licensed practical nurses (LPNs). Having one-on-one attention from a private duty nurse can help your loved one with their medical needs. Our private-duty nurses offer the following medical services:
Medication preparation for oral administration
Medication administration by injection
Maintaining catheter and ostomy cleanliness
Taking care of aseptic dressings
Wound care, skin condition monitoring, and skin care
Coordinating care with general health providers
Positive Pathways™
Alongside in-home care services, many caregivers with Comfort Keepers of Middlesex & Union Counties, NJ, have completed training in Positive Pathways™, a specialized program created to support seniors living with Alzheimer’s or dementia. This program focuses on understanding how memory loss affects daily routines, emotions, and communication.
Caregivers trained in Positive Pathways™ learn practical ways to respond during moments of confusion, frustration, or anxiety, using calm guidance and familiar cues to help seniors feel more at ease.
By emphasizing consistency, meaningful activities, and respectful communication, this approach supports emotional well-being while helping seniors remain comfortable and engaged in their own homes. The added training allows caregivers to adapt as needs change, offering steady support that helps families feel reassured about daily care.
Locally Owned. Community Focused.
Behind every client we serve in Edison, Woodbridge, Metuchen, Colonia, and throughout Middlesex and Union Counties is a dedicated team of care professionals. Here are a few of the people you are likely to connect with:
Jim Winn purchased his first Comfort Keepers location in April 2013 with his wife, Anne Hamilton Winn, OT — an Occupational Therapist whose clinical training in functional recovery and rehabilitation directly shapes how Comfort Keepers of Edison builds care plans for every client. His journey into senior care was driven by personal experience: supporting his father through a cancer diagnosis that required constant, around-the-clock care. When the opportunity arose to acquire an agency that had faithfully served the community for 13 years, Jim saw a chance to continue a legacy of trusted care while making it even better.
Cherie Rath, who has been with Comfort Keepers since 2011, serves as General Manager across Jim's territories and brings over a decade of hands-on experience to every family we serve in Edison, Woodbridge, Metuchen, and throughout Middlesex and Union Counties.
Brittany Minervini, RN, BSN serves as Director of Nursing for Comfort Keepers of Edison. A Registered Nurse with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Brittany has been practicing since 2015. Throughout her career, she has gained extensive experience across hospital, outpatient, and home care settings, allowing her to provide well-rounded, compassionate care to a diverse range of patients. As Director of Nursing, Brittany is passionate about leading with both clinical expertise and empathy. This role is especially meaningful to her because it allows her to build lasting relationships with her clients — she truly enjoys seeing them regularly and looks forward to each visit, especially during reassessments where she can continue to support their progress and well-being.
Since then, Jim has remained committed to delivering exceptional, compassionate care while continuously enhancing the client and family experience. He finds his greatest fulfillment in connecting with clients, supporting families, and making a meaningful, positive impact in the lives of others.
In-Home Senior Care Serving Middlesex and Union Counties, NJ
At Comfort Keepers of Edison, we believe great care starts with great relationships. 90% of seniors want to stay in the home they love — and our locally owned team has been serving Middlesex and Union Counties since 2013. Every care plan we create is personal, because every family we serve is personal.
Our Director of Nursing, Brittany Minervini, RN, BSN, personally develops and oversees every care plan — bringing clinical expertise and genuine compassion to every family we serve. With experience across hospital, outpatient, and home care settings, Brittany takes pride in building lasting relationships with every client she supports. Through Interactive Caregiving™, our caregivers don't just help — they engage, keeping seniors mentally and physically active so they can live with purpose and joy every day.
From the moment you call, you're assigned a dedicated Client Care Coordinator — your single point of contact for scheduling, questions, and any changes in care. You'll never have to explain your story twice.
See What Others Are Saying About Us
At Comfort Keepers of Middlesex and Union Counties, NJ, our reputation speaks for itself. Our team is guided by compassion, trust, and a genuine love for helping others. We form meaningful relationships with every client, providing the same kindness, patience, and respect we would want for our own loved ones.
Our Caregivers
Our dedicated caregivers are always carefully screened and hand-selected to help seniors maintain their independence, connection, and well-being. We also train our caregivers in infection control to protect your loved one from dangerous diseases. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training to help seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia or who need more extensive care.
Regardless of your loved ones' condition, our caregivers can give them the support they need and deserve. Not only do our caregivers help seniors with their physical needs, but their mental ones, too. Comfort Keepers uses interactive caregiving, which means we care for every senior's emotional, mental, and physical needs.
Our care plans include fun activities that seniors enjoy based on their personalities and preferences. Our caregivers frequently take short walks, go out for lunch, and play games with seniors to ensure their minds and bodies are actively engaged.
Get In-Home Care with Comfort Keepers
Old age is the most significant risk factor in developing chronic illnesses and disabilities, so getting help from an in-home care agency specializing in senior care is essential. Our caregivers can help your loved one maintain a comfortable home environment so that they can continue living independent lives. For more information on our Middlesex and Union Counties senior care services, call us at (732) 538-8900.
Accredited and Award-Winning Home Care
Comfort Keepers of Edison is proud to be accredited by the National Institute for Home Care Accreditation (NIHCA), a distinction earned by meeting rigorous standards for quality, safety, and professionalism. NIHCA accreditation means families in Middlesex and Union Counties can trust that our care meets the highest industry benchmarks.
Our agency has also been recognized with the Comfort Keepers Operational Excellence Award and multiple Best of Home Care — Provider of Choice and Employer of Choice awards, reflecting our commitment to exceptional care and a supportive workplace for caregivers.
Owner Jim Winn is a personal recipient of the Heart of Comfort Keepers Award, given to franchise owners who demonstrate outstanding compassion, leadership, and dedication to elevating the lives of seniors and their families.
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Interested in Joining Our Team at Comfort Keepers?
Comfort Keepers can help you start a rewarding career as a caregiver in Middlesex and Union Counties. We have something for you whether you're looking for a temporary position or the beginning of a long career. We seek kind individuals who want to work with us to help seniors thrive. Apply now or call us at (732) 710-4289 for more details on our Middlesex and Union Counties caregiver positions.
Our Approach to Care
At Comfort Keepers of Edison, our mission is to elevate the human spirit — and that starts with truly understanding your loved one. It begins with a no-cost consultation with Brittany Minervini, our Director of Nursing, RN, BSN, by phone or in person, to learn about your loved one's situation and discuss how we can help. There's no pressure and no obligation — just a conversation about what your family needs.
Once you choose Comfort Keepers, our RN conducts a comprehensive clinical assessment — covering physical health, cognitive function, mobility, medication needs, and a thorough home safety evaluation of fall risks, lighting, bathroom accessibility, and mobility paths. But our nurse also listens for something most agencies overlook: what brings your loved one joy. The hobbies, routines, and connections that make life worth living become part of the care plan, not an afterthought. If your loved one is in the hospital or a rehab facility, our nurse can meet your family right there to begin the assessment before they even come home.
Our clinical involvement is ongoing, not a one-time visit. Our RN checks in every 30 days to monitor your loved one's well-being and caregiver performance, and develops a completely new plan of care every 60 days to make sure it reflects your loved one's current needs — not where they were months ago. If your loved one has a doctor's appointment, our nurse can attend to advocate on their behalf and bring clinical observations back into the care plan.
Our caregivers are Certified Home Health Aides (CHHAs) who complete extensive training before ever entering a client's home. They're trained in safe transfer techniques, dementia care, fall prevention, nutrition, and emergency response. And because every client is different, our RN matches each caregiver to the specific needs and personality of your loved one.
Families in Edison, Woodbridge, Metuchen, Colonia, Clark, and throughout Middlesex and Union Counties trust Comfort Keepers because we believe great care is about more than tasks on a checklist — it's about preserving dignity, encouraging independence, and lifting spirits every single day. When you call us, you're not just getting a caregiver — you're getting a care team led by a nurse who knows your loved one by name.
Call us today at (732) 538-8900 for a no-cost consultation with our nurse.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Care
Q: Does a Registered Nurse oversee my loved one’s care at Comfort Keepers of Edison?
Yes. Every care plan at Comfort Keepers of Edison is developed and supervised by Brittany Minervini, our Director of Nursing, RN, BSN. Once you become a client, our RN conducts a comprehensive clinical assessment — including a thorough home safety evaluation — and creates a personalized plan of care. From there, the RN checks in every 30 days and develops a completely new plan of care every 60 days. This clinical oversight is included as part of our standard care — not an add-on or upgrade.
Q: What happens when I first call Comfort Keepers?
We start with a no-cost consultation with Brittany Minervini, our Director of Nursing — most families do this by phone, though we’re happy to meet in person if you prefer. Our nurse listens to your situation, answers your questions, and helps you understand your options. There’s no pressure and no obligation. Once you choose Comfort Keepers, our RN then conducts a comprehensive clinical assessment — evaluating your loved one’s physical health, cognitive function, mobility, medication needs, and home safety, including fall risks, lighting, and bathroom accessibility. This assessment can happen at home, in the hospital, or at a rehab facility. Based on this evaluation, the RN develops a detailed plan of care and matches your loved one with the right caregiver.
Q: How are your caregivers trained and supervised?
All of our caregivers are Certified Home Health Aides (CHHAs) who have completed state-required certification plus additional Comfort Keepers training in companion care, personal care, dementia care techniques, safe transfers, fall prevention, and emergency response. Once on assignment, our RN checks in every 30 days to supervise caregiver performance, assess your loved one’s well-being, and ensure clinical standards are being met.
Q: How often is my loved one’s plan of care reviewed and updated?
Brittany checks in every 30 days and develops a brand-new plan of care every 60 days — not just a quick review, but a fresh clinical assessment to make sure the plan reflects your loved one’s current needs. If there’s a health event like a fall, hospitalization, or new diagnosis, our RN reassesses immediately and adjusts the plan in coordination with your loved one’s physicians and your family.
Q: Can your nurse attend doctor’s appointments or meet us at the hospital?
Yes — and this is one of the things families value most. Brittany can accompany your loved one to doctor’s appointments, providing physicians with daily care observations and advocating on your loved one’s behalf. If your loved one is being discharged from JFK University Medical Center or another facility, our nurse can conduct the initial assessment right there — coordinating with discharge planners to ensure a smooth, safe transition home.
Q: What makes Comfort Keepers different from other home care agencies in Middlesex and Union Counties?
We provide a level of clinical oversight most agencies can’t match. Every care plan is led by a Registered Nurse who checks in every 30 days, creates a new plan of care every 60 days, conducts home safety evaluations, and can attend doctor’s appointments with your loved one. Our caregivers are Certified Home Health Aides with advanced training, not just companions. And we’re locally owned and operated, serving families in Edison, Woodbridge, Metuchen, Colonia, Clark, and throughout Middlesex and Union Counties. Call us at (732) 538-8900 to experience the difference.
Requirements to Become a Caregiver with Comfort Keepers
All you need to join our team is a high school diploma, a driver's license, a reliable means of transportation, and the willingness to work independently. Being a caregiver is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of seniors who depend on assistance with daily tasks. We value work-life balance and provide competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for personal development.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Home Care in Edison, NJ
What home care services does Comfort Keepers offer in Edison, NJ?
Comfort Keepers of Edison provides companion care, personal care, live-in care, 24-hour care, Alzheimer's and dementia care, respite care, and post-hospital transitional care throughout Middlesex and Union Counties. Our caregivers serve Edison, Woodbridge, Metuchen, Clark, Perth Amboy, New Brunswick, Colonia, Carteret, and surrounding communities. Every care plan is customized based on a no-cost consultation with Brittany Minervini, our Director of Nursing. Call (732) 538-8900 to get started.
How quickly can home care start in Middlesex County?
When you call Comfort Keepers Edison, you reach a live person — not a voicemail. Our rapid response team begins the process immediately: scheduling your no-cost consultation with Brittany, getting a nurse out to evaluate your loved one's needs, and matching you with the right caregiver. While care typically begins within about a week of the initial call, we can start as soon as 24 to 48 hours in urgent situations like a hospital discharge or a fall. We answer our phones live because we know families reaching out for home care need real help, not a callback. Call (732) 538-8900 to schedule a no-cost consultation.
Does Comfort Keepers Edison accept long-term care insurance?
Yes. Comfort Keepers of Edison works with most major long-term care insurance providers. Our office staff can help verify your policy benefits and handle the claims process so families can focus on their loved one's care rather than paperwork. We also accept private pay and veterans benefits (Aid & Attendance). Contact our Edison office at (732) 538-8900 to discuss payment options.
What is the difference between home care and home health in New Jersey?
Home care (what Comfort Keepers provides) is non-medical assistance with daily living — companionship, meal preparation, bathing, dressing, transportation, and light housekeeping. Home health is skilled medical care (nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy) typically covered by Medicare for a limited time after hospitalization. Many families in the Edison area use both: home health for short-term medical recovery, and Comfort Keepers for ongoing daily support once Medicare home health visits end.
How do I know if my parent needs home care?
Common signs include difficulty with daily tasks like cooking and bathing, forgetting medications, unexplained weight loss, increased falls or balance issues, social withdrawal, or a noticeable decline in housekeeping. If you're worried about a parent living alone in Edison, Woodbridge, Metuchen, or anywhere in Middlesex or Union County, Comfort Keepers offers a no-cost care consultation to help you understand your options. Call (732) 538-8900 — there's no obligation.
