Hospice Support in Roselle, NJ: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Roselle, NJ: the local picture

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve Roselle ZIP codes

414

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

29%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (26% in Union County)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Union County)

Medicare lists 15 hospices whose service area includes Roselle ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Ascend Hospice in Cranford (2.4 mi) and Homeside Hospice LLC in Cranford (2.4 mi).

955 Roselle residents 65 or older live alone (29% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Roselle compared with Union County and New Jersey

Census figure	Roselle	Union County	New Jersey
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	26%	27%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.3%	6.9%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.9%	9.8%	9.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$77,799	$72,306	—

Older residents in towns around Roselle

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Roselle Park, NJ	1.0 mi	2,074	18%
Linden, NJ	2.1 mi	6,634	24%
Kenilworth, NJ	2.3 mi	1,295	22%
Union, NJ	3.1 mi	269	4.8%
Rahway, NJ	3.3 mi	5,478	33%
Garwood, NJ	3.3 mi	997	39%

Hospices serving Roselle

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ascend Hospice	Cranford, NJ	2.4 mi	(908) 931-9080
Homeside Hospice LLC	Cranford, NJ	2.4 mi	(732) 381-3444
Center For Hope Hospice And Palliative Care	Scotch Plains, NJ	5.7 mi	(908) 889-7780
Caring Hospice Services Of Central Jersey	Edison, NJ	9.2 mi	(732) 661-9373
Grace Healthcare Services LLC	Edison, NJ	9.2 mi	(732) 225-4100
Barnabas Health Home Care And Hospice	West Orange, NJ	9.2 mi	(855) 619-4448

Straight-line miles from the center of Roselle. 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 Roselle

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 24% of the $6,483 monthly median income of Roselle 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 Roselle: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Roselle?

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 24% of the $6,483 monthly median income of Roselle 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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