Hospice Support in Paterson, NJ: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Paterson, NJ: the local picture

20

Medicare-certified hospices serve Paterson ZIP codes

1,718

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

26%

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

33%

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

Medicare lists 20 hospices whose service area includes Paterson ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Vhs Hospice Services Of New Jersey in Woodland Park (3.5 mi) and Valley Hospice in Paramus (5.5 mi).

4,877 Paterson residents 65 or older live alone (26% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Paterson compared with Passaic County and New Jersey

Census figure	Paterson	Passaic County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	25%	27%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	7.6%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	12%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	12%	9.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,163	$67,066	—

Older residents in towns around Paterson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Prospect Park, NJ	1.9 mi	763	27%
Haledon, NJ	2.1 mi	1,488	25%
Elmwood Park, NJ	2.4 mi	3,954	19%
Woodland Park, NJ	2.4 mi	2,685	29%
Fair Lawn, NJ	2.8 mi	6,439	23%
Hawthorne, NJ	2.9 mi	4,045	21%

Hospices serving Paterson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vhs Hospice Services Of New Jersey	Woodland Park, NJ	3.5 mi	(973) 256-4636
Valley Hospice	Paramus, NJ	5.5 mi	(201) 291-6000
Amedisys Hospice	Hackensack, NJ	6.2 mi	(201) 342-7766
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Clifton, LLC	Bloomfield, NJ	7.8 mi	(973) 916-1400
Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC	Bloomfield, NJ	7.8 mi	(973) 893-0818
Holy Name Hospice	Teaneck, NJ	8.0 mi	(201) 833-3188

Straight-line miles from the center of Paterson. 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 Paterson

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 60% of the $2,597 monthly median income of Paterson 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 Paterson: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Paterson?

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 60% of the $2,597 monthly median income of Paterson 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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