Respite Care in Buena, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Buena, NJ: the local picture

850

residents 65 or older (19% of Buena)

57%

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

51%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Atlantic County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Buena ZIP codes

Most older adults in Buena live with someone: 57% 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 435 Buena residents aged 65 or older report a disability (51%) (33% in Atlantic County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Buena ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Buena compared with Atlantic County and New Jersey

Census figure	Buena	Atlantic County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	29%	27%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	11%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,830	$61,931	—

Older residents in towns around Buena

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Vineland, NJ	5.2 mi	10,200	39%
Williamstown, NJ	11 mi	2,519	43%
Millville, NJ	11 mi	5,561	32%
Clayton, NJ	12 mi	1,861	40%
Hammonton, NJ	13 mi	3,288	38%
Mays Landing, NJ	14 mi	1,524	26%

Hospices serving Buena

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
NJ Health Hospice And Palliative Care	Vineland, NJ	4.7 mi	(856) 696-5340
Heartland Hospice	Laurel Springs, NJ	19 mi	(856) 251-0707
Holy Redeemer Hospice-NJ, Shore	Egg Harbor Twp, NJ	21 mi	(609) 761-0300
Angelic Hospice	West Atlantic City, NJ	25 mi	(609) 822-7979
Bayada At Inspira, Home Health And Hospice	West Deptford, NJ	26 mi	(856) 845-8220

Nursing homes near Buena (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
New Jersey Veterans Memorial Vineland	Vineland, NJ	4.8 mi	3 of 5	300	(856) 405-4207
Bishop Mccarthy Center For Rehab & Healthcare	Vineland, NJ	5.0 mi	3 of 5	182	(856) 692-2850
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Vineland	Vineland, NJ	5.2 mi	3 of 5	190	(856) 692-8080
Millville Center	Millville, NJ	9.6 mi	2 of 5	167	(856) 327-2700

Straight-line miles from the center of Buena. 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 Buena

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 62% of the $2,486 monthly median income of Buena 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 Buena: common questions

Which hospices serve Buena?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Buena ZIP codes, including NJ Health Hospice And Palliative Care, Heartland Hospice, Holy Redeemer Hospice-NJ, Shore.

How much does respite care cost in Buena?

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 62% of the $2,486 monthly median income of Buena 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 Buena. 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 Buena, NJ