Respite Care in Caldwell, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Caldwell, NJ: the local picture

1,683

residents 65 or older (19% of Caldwell)

61%

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

28%

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

22

Medicare-certified hospices serve Caldwell ZIP codes

Most older adults in Caldwell 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 458 Caldwell residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (33% in Essex County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 22 hospices serving Caldwell ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Caldwell compared with Essex County and New Jersey

Census figure	Caldwell	Essex County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	31%	27%
Residents 65 or older	19%	14%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	15%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	21%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,838	$61,232	—

Older residents in towns around Caldwell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
North Caldwell, NJ	2.0 mi	1,308	23%
Roseland, NJ	2.1 mi	1,496	29%
Singac, NJ	3.6 mi	559	16%
Upper Montclair, NJ	4.0 mi	1,835	15%
Pine Brook, NJ	4.1 mi	1,161	14%
Great Notch, NJ	4.2 mi	839	23%

Hospices serving Caldwell

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Barnabas Health Home Care And Hospice	West Orange, NJ	3.8 mi	(855) 619-4448
Life Hospice	Livingston, NJ	4.1 mi	(973) 607-4930
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic	Livingston, NJ	4.1 mi	(973) 994-4738
Vhs Hospice Services Of New Jersey	Woodland Park, NJ	4.5 mi	(973) 256-4636
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Clifton, LLC	Bloomfield, NJ	5.2 mi	(973) 916-1400

Nursing homes near Caldwell (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Catherine Of Siena	Caldwell, NJ	0.6 mi	3 of 5	30	(973) 226-1577
Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill	West Caldwell, NJ	1.3 mi	5 of 5	56	(973) 276-3018
Complete Care At West Caldwell LLC	West Caldwell, NJ	1.4 mi	4 of 5	180	(973) 226-1100
Green Hill	West Orange, NJ	1.8 mi	2 of 5	127	(973) 731-2300

Straight-line miles from the center of Caldwell. 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 Caldwell

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 27% of the $5,653 monthly median income of Caldwell 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 Caldwell: common questions

Which hospices serve Caldwell?

Medicare lists 22 hospices for Caldwell ZIP codes, including Barnabas Health Home Care And Hospice, Life Hospice, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic.

How much does respite care cost in Caldwell?

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 27% of the $5,653 monthly median income of Caldwell 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 Caldwell. 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 Caldwell, NJ