Respite Care in Blackwood, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Blackwood, NJ: the local picture

731

residents 65 or older (16% of Blackwood)

82%

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

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Gloucester County)

21

Medicare-certified hospices serve Blackwood ZIP codes

Most older adults in Blackwood live with someone: 82% 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 310 Blackwood residents aged 65 or older report a disability (42%) (32% in Gloucester County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 21 hospices serving Blackwood ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Blackwood compared with Gloucester County and New Jersey

Census figure	Blackwood	Gloucester County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	24%	27%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	7.5%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	5.4%	5.2%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,563	$69,384	—

Older residents in towns around Blackwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Turnersville, NJ	2.3 mi	533	30%
Glendora, NJ	2.9 mi	938	49%
Stratford, NJ	3.3 mi	934	31%
Runnemede, NJ	3.8 mi	1,479	43%
Somerdale, NJ	3.9 mi	1,295	30%
Lindenwold, NJ	4.1 mi	2,731	54%

Hospices serving Blackwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heartland Hospice	Laurel Springs, NJ	3.1 mi	(856) 251-0707
Holy Redeemer Hospice-NJ, South	Runnemede, NJ	3.6 mi	(856) 939-4040
Bayada At Inspira, Home Health And Hospice	West Deptford, NJ	8.8 mi	(856) 845-8220
Lighthouse Hospice	Cherry Hill, NJ	9.4 mi	(856) 414-1155
Suncrest Health Services, LLC	Marlton, NJ	10 mi	(856) 519-9200

Nursing homes near Blackwood (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Elmwood Hills Healthcare Center LLC	Blackwood, NJ	0.9 mi	2 of 5	300	(856) 374-6600
Deptford Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare	Deptford, NJ	3.2 mi	2 of 5	240	(856) 845-9400
Laurel Manor Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Stratford, NJ	3.3 mi	4 of 5	106	(856) 784-2400
Advanced Subacute Rehabilitation Center At Sewell	Sewell, NJ	4.1 mi	2 of 5	139	(856) 468-2500

Straight-line miles from the center of Blackwood. 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 Blackwood

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 30% of the $5,130 monthly median income of Blackwood 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 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 Blackwood: common questions

Which hospices serve Blackwood?

Medicare lists 21 hospices for Blackwood ZIP codes, including Heartland Hospice, Holy Redeemer Hospice-NJ, South, Bayada At Inspira, Home Health And Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Blackwood?

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 30% of the $5,130 monthly median income of Blackwood 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).

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 Blackwood. 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 Blackwood, NJ