New Jersey

Respite Care in New Jersey

A few hours, a day or a weekend of cover so the family member doing the caring can rest, work, see a doctor or travel. Choose a city for its local figures and nearby providers, or post your care need free.

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New Jersey

Respite Care in New Jersey at a glance

1,706,665

residents 65 or older (18% of New Jersey, ACS 2024)

186,189

residents 85 or older

$17.83

median hourly wage of home care aides (BLS, May 2025)

$15.92

state minimum wage per hour

New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026). For programs that can pay a caregiver, including a family member, see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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Respite Care by city in New Jersey

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