Hospice Support in Paramus, NJ: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Paramus, NJ: the local picture

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Paramus ZIP codes

1,297

residents 85 or older (4.9% of all residents)

17%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (24% in Bergen County)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Bergen County)

Medicare lists 17 hospices whose service area includes Paramus ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Valley Hospice in Paramus (0.2 mi) and Life Source Services LLC in Oradell (2.0 mi).

977 Paramus residents 65 or older live alone (17% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Paramus compared with Bergen County and New Jersey

Census figure	Paramus	Bergen County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	4.9%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	24%	27%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.5%	7.0%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	26%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.2%	8.4%	9.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$100,351	$82,484	—

Older residents in towns around Paramus

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Oradell, NJ	2.1 mi	1,296	14%
River Edge, NJ	2.2 mi	2,006	23%
Fair Lawn, NJ	2.6 mi	6,439	23%
New Milford, NJ	2.8 mi	2,876	21%
Glen Rock, NJ	3.0 mi	1,512	15%
Maywood, NJ	3.1 mi	2,397	24%

Hospices serving Paramus

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Valley Hospice	Paramus, NJ	0.2 mi	(201) 291-6000
Life Source Services LLC	Oradell, NJ	2.0 mi	(201) 523-9745
Amedisys Hospice	Hackensack, NJ	4.2 mi	(201) 342-7766
Holy Name Hospice	Teaneck, NJ	4.9 mi	(201) 833-3188
Visiting Nurse Association Of Englewood, Inc	Englewood, NJ	6.1 mi	(201) 894-3333
Vhs Hospice Services Of New Jersey	Woodland Park, NJ	8.7 mi	(973) 256-4636

Straight-line miles from the center of Paramus. 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 Paramus

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 18% of the $8,363 monthly median income of Paramus 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 Paramus: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Paramus?

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 18% of the $8,363 monthly median income of Paramus 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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