Hospice Support in Newton, NJ: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Newton, NJ: the local picture

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve Newton ZIP codes

289

residents 85 or older (3.5% of all residents)

42%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (23% in Sussex County)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Sussex County)

Medicare lists 15 hospices whose service area includes Newton ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice in Newton (3.0 mi) and Compassionate Care Hospice Of Northern NJ, LLC in Rockaway (12 mi).

576 Newton residents 65 or older live alone (42% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Newton compared with Sussex County and New Jersey

Census figure	Newton	Sussex County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	23%	27%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.1%	5.6%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	5.6%	9.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,190	$84,440	—

Older residents in towns around Newton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Lake Mohawk, NJ	5.0 mi	1,478	31%
Hopatcong, NJ	8.4 mi	1,920	21%
Franklin, NJ	9.5 mi	1,228	49%
Lake Hopatcong, NJ	9.8 mi	2,284	21%
Stanhope, NJ	9.9 mi	419	27%
Mount Arlington, NJ	11 mi	1,488	37%

Hospices serving Newton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice	Newton, NJ	3.0 mi	(973) 383-0115
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Northern NJ, LLC	Rockaway, NJ	12 mi	(973) 726-3855
Ennoble Care	Hackettstown, NJ	14 mi	(973) 435-9463
Suncrest Hospice New Jersey, LLC	Parsippany, NJ	22 mi	(862) 701-2820
Visiting Nurse Association Of Northern New Jersey	Morristown, NJ	23 mi	(973) 539-1216
Atlantic Visiting Nurse	Morristown, NJ	23 mi	(973) 379-8400

Straight-line miles from the center of Newton. 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 Newton

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 36% of the $4,266 monthly median income of Newton 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 Newton: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Newton?

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 36% of the $4,266 monthly median income of Newton 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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