Hospice Support in Echelon, NJ: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Echelon, NJ: the local picture

20

Medicare-certified hospices serve Echelon ZIP codes

217

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

55%

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

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Camden County)

Medicare lists 20 hospices whose service area includes Echelon ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Heartland Hospice in Laurel Springs (3.1 mi) and Holy Redeemer Hospice-NJ, South in Runnemede (4.3 mi).

919 Echelon residents 65 or older live alone (55% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Echelon compared with Camden County and New Jersey

Census figure	Echelon	Camden County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	55%	29%	27%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	36%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.7%	7.8%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	13%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	31%	12%	9.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,880	$62,127	—

Older residents in towns around Echelon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Somerdale, NJ	1.5 mi	1,295	25%
Stratford, NJ	1.7 mi	934	20%
Lindenwold, NJ	2.0 mi	2,731	43%
Ashland, NJ	2.1 mi	1,894	30%
Springdale, NJ	2.3 mi	3,086	20%
Lawnside, NJ	2.3 mi	739	36%

Hospices serving Echelon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heartland Hospice	Laurel Springs, NJ	3.1 mi	(856) 251-0707
Holy Redeemer Hospice-NJ, South	Runnemede, NJ	4.3 mi	(856) 939-4040
Suncrest Health Services, LLC	Marlton, NJ	5.3 mi	(856) 519-9200
Lighthouse Hospice	Cherry Hill, NJ	5.9 mi	(856) 414-1155
Caring Hospice Of South Jersey	Mount Laurel, NJ	8.4 mi	(856) 439-0012
Samaritan Healthcare And Hospice	Mount Laurel, NJ	8.4 mi	(856) 596-1600

Straight-line miles from the center of Echelon. 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 Echelon

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 67% of the $2,323 monthly median income of Echelon 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 Echelon: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Echelon?

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 67% of the $2,323 monthly median income of Echelon 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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