Bloomingdale, New Jersey

Respite Care in Bloomingdale, NJ

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. Post what you need in Bloomingdale for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Respite Care in Bloomingdale, NJ: the local picture

1,300
residents 65 or older (17% of Bloomingdale)
79%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
21%
of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Passaic County)
13
Medicare-certified hospices serve Bloomingdale ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bloomingdale live with someone: 79% 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 253 Bloomingdale residents aged 65 or older report a disability (21%) (30% in Passaic County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Bloomingdale ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Bloomingdale compared with Passaic County and New Jersey

Census figureBloomingdalePassaic CountyNew Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability21%30%30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone21%25%27%
Residents 65 or older17%16%17%
Residents 85 or older1.7%1.9%2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)9.4%12%9.7%
Households with no vehicle3.4%14%11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$86,429$67,066—

Older residents in towns around Bloomingdale

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Wanaque, NJ2.5 mi2,61737%
Butler, NJ2.7 mi1,30427%
Riverdale, NJ2.9 mi93336%
Pompton Lakes, NJ3.4 mi1,81218%
Pines Lake, NJ4.5 mi8568.8%
Kinnelon, NJ4.5 mi1,67118%

Hospices serving Bloomingdale

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Faith Hospice Care LLCFairfield, NJ11 mi(973) 244-2480
Vhs Hospice Services Of New JerseyWoodland Park, NJ12 mi(973) 256-4636
Suncrest Hospice New Jersey, LLCParsippany, NJ13 mi(862) 701-2820
Valley HospiceParamus, NJ15 mi(201) 291-6000
Hospice Of New Jersey, LLCBloomfield, NJ18 mi(973) 893-0818

Nursing homes near Bloomingdale (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Health Center At BloomingdaleBloomingdale, NJ1.8 mi5 of 5120(973) 283-1700
Lakeland Nursing & RehabHaskell, NJ2.2 mi4 of 5201(973) 839-6000
Phoenix Center For Rehabilitation And PediatricsHaskell, NJ2.4 mi3 of 5227(973) 839-2119
Complete Care At Milford Manor LLCWest Milford, NJ3.4 mi1 of 5120(973) 697-5640

Straight-line miles from the center of Bloomingdale. 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 Bloomingdale

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 21% of the $7,202 monthly median income of Bloomingdale 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in Bloomingdale: common questions

Which hospices serve Bloomingdale?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Bloomingdale ZIP codes, including Faith Hospice Care LLC, Vhs Hospice Services Of New Jersey, Suncrest Hospice New Jersey, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Bloomingdale?

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 21% of the $7,202 monthly median income of Bloomingdale 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 Bloomingdale. 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.

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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