SAGE Eldercare

What SAGE Eldercare does

SAGE Eldercare is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at 290 Broad Street in Summit, New Jersey, founded in 1954 by the Summit College Club to serve as a local council on aging. The organization provides a comprehensive, integrated portfolio of eldercare services delivered across Union, Essex, Morris, and Somerset counties. Its core offerings include Home Care (accredited by the New Jersey Commission on Accreditation for Home Care), Spend-A-Day Medical Adult Day Care (licensed by the NJ Department of Health), a Meals Delivery Service that has run since 1966 and delivers over 34,000 meals annually to homebound seniors, and Social Work support offering free confidential counseling, advocacy, and referrals. SAGE additionally operates a Medicare SHIP counseling program as a sponsoring organization for Union County and a volunteer-run Furniture Restoration Workshop that generates proceeds for senior programs. A referral partnership with LifeStation extends the offering to include 24/7 medical alert hardware and fall-detection services.

Operational scale, as disclosed by the organization, includes 38,000+ hours of Medical Adult Day Care and 38,000+ hours of Homecare delivered annually, 100+ volunteers supporting meals delivery, and a paid staff of 51-100 employees. The workforce includes New Jersey-licensed Certified Home Health Aides, registered nurses who perform in-home assessments, a registered dietitian overseeing meal planning, licensed social workers, and trained SHIP counselors. SAGE is the only provider in New Jersey offering a full range of eldercare services under one roof, according to its own positioning.

The business model blends service fees (home care, adult day care, meals delivery, furniture restoration — none with publicly disclosed pricing), government grant funding (NJ Department of Human Services, U.S. Administration for Community Living grants for SHIP, and Medicaid reimbursement through Horizon and United Healthcare), and charitable donations from individuals, foundations, and corporate sponsors funneled through a DonorPerfect giving portal. Go-to-market is community-led: SAGE relies on healthcare provider referrals, social worker-assisted inquiries, direct phone and website contact, community outreach events, intergenerational programming with local schools, and word-of-mouth from caregiver networks. Marketing channels are a mix of content (website, quarterly Engage SAGE newsletter, monthly E-News, video library) and community partnerships (schools, transportation providers, AARP-style service networks). The organization is governed by a Board of Trustees and reports no parent company, venture backing, or M&A activity.

Name

SAGE Eldercare

Legal name

SAGE Eldercare

Website

https://sageeldercare.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

SAGE Eldercare is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1954 and headquartered in Summit, New Jersey, providing home care, adult day care, meals delivery, social work, Medicare counseling, and furniture restoration to older adults and caregivers across Union, Essex, Morris, and Somerset counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Care Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Community-Based Senior Centers with Adult Day Services (HLADAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF), Memory Care Adult Day Programs (Dementia/Alzheimer’s) (HSABANAC), Dementia & Alzheimer’s Respite Care (HSABAGAF), Caregiver Support & Education Programs (Center-Based) (HSABANAN)

Keywords

• Eldercare services
• Home health aide
• Adult day care
• Senior meal delivery
• Medicare counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Summit

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, SAGE Eldercare relies on donations from individuals, foundations, and corporate sponsors to fund operations and expand services.
2. Service Fees: Fees collected for home care services, meals delivery service, adult day care (Spend-A-Day), and furniture restoration workshop. Pricing not publicly disclosed - quote-based.
3. Government Grants and Programs: Funding through NJ Department of Human Services, U.S. Administration for Community Living grants for SHIP program, and Medicaid reimbursement through participating providers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SAGE Eldercare is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers a comprehensive suite of eldercare services from its headquarters in Summit, New Jersey. Core offerings include CAHC-accredited in-home personal care by Certified Home Health Aides, a NJ-licensed medical adult day care program (Spend-A-Day), hot meal delivery for homebound seniors, licensed social work advocacy, free Medicare SHIP counseling, and a volunteer-run furniture restoration workshop — all designed to help older adults remain living independently in their homes across Union, Essex, Morris, and Somerset counties.

Product overview

SAGE Eldercare is a nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive, integrated suite of eldercare services from a single organization. The portfolio centers on Home Care (accredited personal care services since 1954), Spend-A-Day Medical Adult Day Care (licensed program since 1975), and Meals Delivery Service (since 1966), complemented by Social Work support, Medicare SHIP counseling, Furniture Restoration Workshop, and LifeStation Medical Alert services. As the only provider in New Jersey offering this full range of eldercare services under one roof, SAGE serves Union, Morris, Somerset, and Essex Counties with programs designed to help seniors remain independent in their homes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Home Care In-home personal care and support services for seniors, including assistance with activities of daily living, dementia care, medication management, companionship, and respite care. Accredited by the New Jersey Commission on Accreditation for Home Care (CAHC) and staffed by Certified Home Health Aides operating across Union, Essex, Morris, and Somerset counties.
• Spend-A-Day Medical Adult Day Care Licensed medical adult day care program combining cognitive, social, and physical activities with daytime support and medical oversight for older adults. Includes nursing support, therapy services, recreational activities, and meals planned by a registered dietitian. Licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health.
• Meals Delivery Service Hot meal delivery program for seniors age 60 and older who are frail, homebound, or disabled. Delivers well-balanced meals supervised by a registered dietitian along with friendly wellness visits from 100+ volunteers across Summit, New Providence, Berkeley Heights, Mountainside, Short Hills, Springfield, Chatham, and Millburn.
• Social Work & Community Outreach Licensed social worker services providing free counsel, direction, and advocacy to older adults and caregivers. Includes help navigating resources, community programs, healthcare, and benefits, plus community outreach programming (intergenerational partnerships with local schools, sensitivity training, food drives, performances, and visits to Spend-A-Day participants).
• Medicare SHIP Counseling State Health Insurance Assistance Program providing free, confidential Medicare counseling. SAGE serves as a sponsoring organization for SHIP in Union County, helping beneficiaries understand benefits, claims, supplement policies, and plan enrollment via phone, email, in-person, or virtual appointments.
• Furniture Restoration Workshop Volunteer-run workshop providing furniture repair and restoration services including caning, rushing, and refinishing. Operated at the Lower Level, 290 Broad Street, Summit, NJ (Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.). Proceeds benefit seniors in SAGE Eldercare programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 38,000+ hours of Medical Adult Day Care and Homecare delivered annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, core and foundational.

• LifeStationsupportingTechnology or IntegrationLifeStation provides medical alert systems offered through SAGE's social work referrals. Services include 24/7 emergency response, traditional landline units, cellular units, mobile devices, and fall detection pendants. No long-term contracts or hidden fees.
• Union County ParatransitsupportingOthersTransportation partner providing eligible Union County residents with transportation to Spend-A-Day program at $8 each way ($16 round trip). Transportation fees may be reduced or waived based on funding source or eligibility.
• NJ Transit Access LinksupportingOthersAlternative transportation option for participants who live outside Union County to access Spend-A-Day program.
• Medicaid (Horizon, United Healthcare)coreOthersSAGE accepts Medicaid through participating providers Horizon and United Healthcare for Spend-A-Day services. May also work with Aetna through a non-participating provider agreement.
• Summit College ClubfoundationalStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummit College Club conducted the visionary study in 1954 that led to the founding of SAGE Eldercare as a local council on aging.
• Local Schools and StudentssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with individual students and local schools for volunteer programs supporting Meals Delivery Service and Spend-A-Day. Includes food drives, craft deliveries, bingo activities, performances, and sensitivity training programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hackensack Meridian Health: Large New Jersey health system operating a broad portfolio including home health, hospice, and senior services. Functions as an incumbent benchmark with overlapping capabilities across SAGE's home care and adult day service lines.
• Atlantic Health System: Northern New Jersey health system (parent of Morristown Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center, and others) that operates home care, hospice, and aging services. Serves the same demographic and geographic footprint as SAGE.

Direct peers

• Senior Helpers: National home care franchise with New Jersey presence offering in-home personal care, Alzheimer's and dementia care, and respite services. Provides a direct peer benchmark for SAGE's home care and adult day care offerings.
• BrightStar Care: National home care franchise with multiple New Jersey locations offering home health aide, personal care, and skilled nursing services. Directly competes for SAGE's home care clients and healthcare provider referrals.
• Visiting Angels: National home care franchise with New Jersey locations offering personal care, companionship, Alzheimer's care, and respite. Directly competes for SAGE's home care client base across northern NJ.
• Home Instead: Global home care franchise with New Jersey locations providing personal care, companionship, and respite services. A direct peer for SAGE's home care, dementia support, and respite offerings.
• Bayada Home Health Care: New Jersey-headquartered, mission-driven home health care provider offering home health aide, nursing, and adult services across multiple states. Directly comparable to SAGE on nonprofit home care positioning and senior-focused service mix in the same NJ footprint.
• Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) Health Group: New Jersey-based nonprofit home health, hospice, and community-based care organization operating across multiple counties. Closely mirrors SAGE's home care and community services portfolio within overlapping northern NJ geography.
• Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey: Faith-based New Jersey nonprofit providing senior housing, assisted living, home care, and community-based aging services. Structurally and operationally analogous to SAGE's integrated nonprofit eldercare model.
• ComForCare: National home care franchise operating in New Jersey with personal care, dementia care, and respite services that overlap directly with SAGE's core home care and dementia support programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sageeldercare
• Facebookfacebook.com/SAGEeldercare
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sage-eldercare

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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