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Chriswell

How We Help

However your situation has changed, we're here to help you understand the next step.

Families rarely begin by searching for a service. They begin with a change in someone's life. Chriswell helps people navigate aging, recovery, disability, and changing care needs with thoughtful guidance and personalized support at home.

Explore care pathways

Start with your situation

Choose the situation that best describes what is happening.

You don't need to know the name of a service. Find the situation that feels closest to yours, and we'll help from there.

A Chriswell nurse smiling warmly beside an older man in a wheelchair in a bright, sunlit room at home.
Program: BridgeCare™

Someone is coming home from the hospital

The first weeks after a discharge are when recovery is most fragile. BridgeCare provides structured, nurse-guided support so the transition home has a clear plan instead of guesswork.

Who this helps

  • Adults recovering after a hospital, rehab, or surgical stay
  • Families unsure what to do with a stack of discharge papers
  • Loved ones at higher risk of a setback in the first weeks home

Common situations

  • A discharge date is set and the plan for home feels unclear
  • New medications, equipment, or follow-up visits to manage
  • No dependable person available for the first days home
Learn more about BridgeCare
A Chriswell nurse walking beside a smiling older woman through a sunlit summer garden full of flowers.
Service: Home Care

Someone needs more help at home

When everyday tasks become harder, home care brings dependable, personalized support into the home so daily life feels steadier for the whole family.

Who this helps

  • Older adults who want to remain in their own home
  • Families noticing changes in safety, mobility, or memory
  • Adult children coordinating care from nearby or far away

Common situations

  • Difficulty with bathing, dressing, or moving safely
  • Missed medications or an empty refrigerator
  • Increasing isolation or a recent fall
Learn more about Home Care
Service: Respite Care

A family caregiver needs support

Caring for someone you love is meaningful and exhausting. Respite care gives family caregivers time to rest while a trusted professional steps in to keep routines steady.

Who this helps

  • Family caregivers who need a break
  • Families managing work, travel, or their own health
  • Primary caregivers facing burnout

Common situations

  • Exhaustion, stress, or caregiver burnout
  • An upcoming trip or work commitment
  • No time for your own appointments or rest
Learn more about Respite Care
Service: Memory Support

Someone is living with dementia

Memory changes ask for patience and structure. Memory support provides calm, familiar routines that prioritize safety, dignity, and connection at home.

Who this helps

  • People living with dementia or Alzheimer's
  • Families managing memory-related safety concerns
  • Caregivers who need specialized, patient support

Common situations

  • Increasing confusion, memory loss, or wandering
  • Difficulty with familiar daily tasks
  • Changes in mood, sleep, or behavior
Learn more about Memory Support
Two friends sharing a joyful hug at an outdoor cafe, one of them a young man with Down syndrome.
Program: NJ DDD Services

Someone has developmental disabilities

We help individuals and families understand and use New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities programs, with person-centered support built around each person's goals.

Who this helps

  • Adults with developmental disabilities at home or in the community
  • Families navigating NJ DDD eligibility and programs
  • Support coordinators seeking a dependable provider

Common situations

  • Approved for the Supports Program or Community Care Program
  • Working with a support coordinator on a service plan
  • Needing help with daily living skills or community participation
Learn more about NJ DDD Services
Service: Skilled Nursing

Skilled nursing care is needed

When needs are more complex, skilled nursing brings clinical oversight and expertise into the home to support recovery, chronic conditions, and changing care needs.

Who this helps

  • Individuals with complex or changing health needs
  • Families needing clinical oversight at home
  • Loved ones managing ongoing conditions at home

Common situations

  • A recent hospital stay or new diagnosis
  • Multiple medications that are hard to manage
  • A care plan that needs professional oversight
Learn more about Skilled Nursing

Find your fit

Which pathway fits your situation?

A quick way to see where families in situations like yours often begin.

Common situations mapped to the recommended Chriswell pathway
If this sounds like your situationA good place to start
My parent is being discharged from the hospital next weekBridgeCare™
Mom needs help with bathing, meals, and daily routinesHome Care
I'm caring for my spouse and I'm exhaustedRespite Care
Dad is becoming confused and wanders at nightMemory Support
My adult child has an approved NJ DDD service planNJ DDD Services
There are new medications and health changes to manage at homeSkilled Nursing
I honestly don't know what kind of help we needTalk to Winnie

What to expect

How care begins

Getting started is a conversation, not a commitment. Here's the path from first call to care at home.

  1. 1

    Reach out

    Call or send a message. There's no pressure and no obligation, just a starting point.

  2. 2

    Conversation

    We listen to what's happening and help you understand the options that fit.

  3. 3

    Assessment

    A care professional reviews needs, safety, and goals, with nurse involvement.

  4. 4

    Personalized care plan

    We build a plan around the person, not a template, and share it clearly.

  5. 5

    Care begins

    A thoughtfully matched caregiver starts, with nurse oversight from day one.

Meet Winnie

Not sure where to begin?

Winnie can help you understand Chriswell's care pathways and guide you toward the most appropriate next step. Winnie is Chriswell's digital care guide, here whenever a question comes up.

The Chriswell Promise

Care that respects the person, and the whole family.

  • Care is shaped by a registered nurse, not a call center script.
  • Caregivers are matched thoughtfully, so families see familiar faces.
  • We are clear about what we do, and honest about what we don't.
  • You always have a real person to call when something changes.

We're here when you're ready

Let's talk about what your family needs.

Talk with a real member of our care team. No pressure, no obligation, just a conversation about the next step.

Request careCall (609) 650-7800