Hospice Support in Buena, NJ: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Buena, NJ: the local picture

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Buena ZIP codes

48

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

43%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (29% in Atlantic County)

51%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Atlantic County)

Medicare lists 8 hospices whose service area includes Buena ZIP codes, the nearest offices being NJ Health Hospice And Palliative Care in Vineland (4.7 mi) and Heartland Hospice in Laurel Springs (19 mi).

363 Buena residents 65 or older live alone (43% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Buena compared with Atlantic County and New Jersey

Census figure	Buena	Atlantic County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	29%	27%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.8%	7.1%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	9.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,830	$61,931	—

Older residents in towns around Buena

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Vineland, NJ	5.2 mi	10,200	26%
Williamstown, NJ	11 mi	2,519	35%
Millville, NJ	11 mi	5,561	38%
Clayton, NJ	12 mi	1,861	14%
Hammonton, NJ	13 mi	3,288	25%
Mays Landing, NJ	14 mi	1,524	19%

Hospices serving Buena

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
NJ Health Hospice And Palliative Care	Vineland, NJ	4.7 mi	(856) 696-5340
Heartland Hospice	Laurel Springs, NJ	19 mi	(856) 251-0707
Holy Redeemer Hospice-NJ, Shore	Egg Harbor Twp, NJ	21 mi	(609) 761-0300
Angelic Hospice	West Atlantic City, NJ	25 mi	(609) 822-7979
Bayada At Inspira, Home Health And Hospice	West Deptford, NJ	26 mi	(856) 845-8220
Samaritan Healthcare And Hospice	Mount Laurel, NJ	29 mi	(856) 596-1600

Straight-line miles from the center of Buena. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in Buena

At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 62% of the $2,486 monthly median income of Buena households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Hospice Support in Buena: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Buena?

At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 62% of the $2,486 monthly median income of Buena households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

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