Hospice Support in Oak Ridge, NJ: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Oak Ridge, NJ: the local picture

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Oak Ridge ZIP codes

239

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

34%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (25% in Passaic County)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Passaic County)

Medicare lists 17 hospices whose service area includes Oak Ridge ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Suncrest Hospice New Jersey, LLC in Parsippany (13 mi) and Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice in Newton (16 mi).

657 Oak Ridge residents 65 or older live alone (34% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Oak Ridge compared with Passaic County and New Jersey

Census figure	Oak Ridge	Passaic County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	25%	27%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	7.6%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	18%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.4%	12%	9.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,343	$67,066	—

Older residents in towns around Oak Ridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Kinnelon, NJ	6.8 mi	1,671	11%
Franklin, NJ	7.2 mi	1,228	49%
White Meadow Lake, NJ	7.4 mi	1,192	7.6%
Lake Hopatcong, NJ	7.6 mi	2,284	21%
Butler, NJ	8.2 mi	1,304	43%
Mount Hope, NJ	8.2 mi	1,377	46%

Hospices serving Oak Ridge

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Suncrest Hospice New Jersey, LLC	Parsippany, NJ	13 mi	(862) 701-2820
Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice	Newton, NJ	16 mi	(973) 383-0115
Atlantic Visiting Nurse	Morristown, NJ	16 mi	(973) 379-8400
Visiting Nurse Association Of Northern New Jersey	Morristown, NJ	16 mi	(973) 539-1216
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Northern NJ, LLC	Rockaway, NJ	17 mi	(973) 726-3855
Vhs Hospice Services Of New Jersey	Woodland Park, NJ	18 mi	(973) 256-4636

Straight-line miles from the center of Oak Ridge. 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 Oak Ridge

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 38% of the $4,112 monthly median income of Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Oak Ridge?

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 38% of the $4,112 monthly median income of Oak Ridge 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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