Respite Care in Butler, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Butler, NJ: the local picture

1,304

residents 65 or older (16% of Butler)

57%

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

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Passaic County)

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Butler ZIP codes

Most older adults in Butler 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 355 Butler residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (30% in Passaic County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 16 hospices serving Butler ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Butler compared with Passaic County and New Jersey

Census figure	Butler	Passaic County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	25%	27%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	12%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	5.6%	14%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,658	$67,066	—

Older residents in towns around Butler

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Riverdale, NJ	1.7 mi	933	36%
Kinnelon, NJ	2.3 mi	1,671	18%
Bloomingdale, NJ	2.7 mi	1,300	21%
Pompton Plains, NJ	3.0 mi	3,854	48%
Pompton Lakes, NJ	3.2 mi	1,812	18%
Wanaque, NJ	4.3 mi	2,617	37%

Hospices serving Butler

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Suncrest Hospice New Jersey, LLC	Parsippany, NJ	10 mi	(862) 701-2820
Life Hospice	Livingston, NJ	15 mi	(973) 607-4930
Valley Hospice	Paramus, NJ	15 mi	(201) 291-6000
Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC	Bloomfield, NJ	16 mi	(973) 893-0818
Atlantic Visiting Nurse	Morristown, NJ	16 mi	(973) 379-8400

Nursing homes near Butler (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cedar Crest/Mountainview Gardens	Pompton Plains, NJ	1.2 mi	4 of 5	113	(973) 831-3504
Health Center At Bloomingdale	Bloomingdale, NJ	2.1 mi	5 of 5	120	(973) 283-1700
Phoenix Center For Rehabilitation And Pediatrics	Haskell, NJ	2.9 mi	3 of 5	227	(973) 839-2119
Lakeland Nursing & Rehab	Haskell, NJ	3.6 mi	4 of 5	201	(973) 839-6000

Straight-line miles from the center of Butler. 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 Butler

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 31% of the $5,055 monthly median income of Butler 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 Butler: common questions

Which hospices serve Butler?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for Butler ZIP codes, including Suncrest Hospice New Jersey, LLC, Life Hospice, Valley Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Butler?

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 31% of the $5,055 monthly median income of Butler 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 Butler. 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.

More near Butler

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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 Butler, NJ