Respite Care in Basking Ridge, NJ for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Basking Ridge, NJ: the local picture

1,512

residents 65 or older (19% of Basking Ridge)

61%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Somerset County)

23

Medicare-certified hospices serve Basking Ridge ZIP codes

Most older adults in Basking Ridge live with someone: 61% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 494 Basking Ridge residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (27% in Somerset County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 23 hospices serving Basking Ridge ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Basking Ridge compared with Somerset County and New Jersey

Census figure	Basking Ridge	Somerset County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	24%	27%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	6.1%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.9%	6.2%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	4.0%	11%

Older residents in towns around Basking Ridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lyons, NJ	1.8 mi	1,164	25%
Bernardsville, NJ	2.5 mi	1,514	12%
Millington, NJ	3.1 mi	882	20%
Stirling, NJ	4.0 mi	334	9.3%
Mendham, NJ	4.7 mi	1,051	22%
The Hills, NJ	4.9 mi	2,154	28%

Hospices serving Basking Ridge

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Fellowship Village Inc	Basking Ridge, NJ	1.9 mi	(908) 580-9519
Atlantic Visiting Nurse	Morristown, NJ	7.1 mi	(973) 379-8400
Visiting Nurse Association Of Northern New Jersey	Morristown, NJ	7.1 mi	(973) 539-1216
Lilycare Of New Jersey LLC	Florham Park, NJ	9.9 mi	(732) 440-9758
Community Care Hospice	Somerville, NJ	11 mi	(908) 725-9355

Nursing homes near Basking Ridge (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Skilled Nursing At Fellowship Village	Basking Ridge, NJ	3.8 mi	4 of 5	67	(908) 580-3800
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Berkeley Heights	Berkeley Heights, NJ	6.4 mi	4 of 5	130	(908) 897-1000
Holly Manor Center	Mendham, NJ	6.8 mi	3 of 5	124	(973) 543-2500
Morristown Post Acute Rehab And Nursing Center	Morristown, NJ	7.0 mi	5 of 5	287	(973) 540-9800

Straight-line miles from the center of Basking Ridge. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Basking 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. 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 respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Respite Care in Basking Ridge: common questions

Which hospices serve Basking Ridge?

Medicare lists 23 hospices for Basking Ridge ZIP codes, including Fellowship Village Inc, Atlantic Visiting Nurse, Visiting Nurse Association Of Northern New Jersey.

How much does respite care cost in Basking 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. 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).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Basking Ridge. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers New Jersey.

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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.

Respite Care in Basking Ridge, NJ