Bergen Home Care & Nursing

    136 Essex St, Hackensack, NJ 07601

    Compassionate skilled caregivers with certification

    I've had a very positive experience with this in-home care agency - the staff and aides were wonderful, especially Georgina, Margaret, and Clarissa, and the team was supportive with flexible scheduling and clear, patient communication. I valued the resources and training options (HHA/CNA classes with knowledgeable instructors like Mr. Prosper), earned certification, gained peace of mind, and would recommend them and use them again.

    Loved one of client
    May 2026

    Services

    • Home Health Care

    Reviews

    4.75·(20)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Caregivers

      5.0
    • Communication

      5.0
    • Reliability

    • Scheduling

      5.0
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • compassionate, warm caregivers
    • supportive, hands-on office management
    • flexible scheduling and shift adaptability
    • strong caregiver–client communication
    • thorough HHA/CNA training and certification program
    • knowledgeable, patient instructors
    • effective caregiver matching and continuity
    • helpful family resources and guidance
    • small-business, personalized approach
    • peace-of-mind focused care

    Cons

    • low caregiver compensation
    • perceived value-for-cost concerns
    • limited transparency around pay policies

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviews emphasize a consistently positive caregiving experience characterized by warm, compassionate aides and a supportive office team. Families cite a small-business, personalized approach and name-level relationships with staff that contributed to trust and continuity of care. Several comments specifically praised the agency’s ability to provide reassurance and peace of mind.

    Caregiver quality and training: Caregivers are frequently described as attentive, caring, and willing to go the extra mile. The agency’s educational offerings — HHA and CNA classes — are noted as a strength: instructors are described as patient and knowledgeable, certification is attainable, and graduates would recommend returning for training. That combination of hands-on caregiving and structured classroom instruction suggests an organizational emphasis on caregiver competence and professional development.

    Communication, reliability, and scheduling: Reviewers highlight good communication and a warm working relationship with office staff, including named team members who provided direct support. Flexible scheduling and adaptable shift coverage are mentioned positively, and comments about feeling supported indicate generally reliable shift coordination. While reviewers did not catalogue systemic no-shows or frequent missed shifts, prospective clients should still confirm specific scheduling guarantees for their own situations.

    Billing, value, and management practices: The predominant negative theme is operational rather than clinical. One reviewer raised a concern about low hourly pay (noting a comparison between $10 and $12.50) and advised asking about pay; this translated into perceived value-for-cost concerns and limited clarity around pay policies. That issue could affect staff morale or turnover if representative, so families may want to ask the agency about compensation, staffing stability, and how rates map to services provided.

    Notable patterns and recommendations: The balance of comments is positive—warm caregivers, strong training, responsive office staff, and flexible scheduling. The main operational caveat is the single but specific concern about caregiver compensation and perceived value. Prospective clients should verify scheduling arrangements, staff continuity, and any pay/policy details that could influence long-term care stability. Overall, the agency presents as a small, client-focused provider with robust training and supportive personnel, with an administrative area worth clarifying before engagement.

    Location

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    Bergen Home Care & Nursing is located at 136 Essex St, Hackensack, NJ 07601.

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