Respite Care in Camden, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Camden, NJ: the local picture

8,123

residents 65 or older (11% of Camden)

66%

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

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Camden County)

19

Medicare-certified hospices serve Camden ZIP codes

Most older adults in Camden live with someone: 66% 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 3,766 Camden residents aged 65 or older report a disability (48%) (36% in Camden County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 19 hospices serving Camden ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Camden compared with Camden County and New Jersey

Census figure	Camden	Camden County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	36%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	29%	27%
Residents 65 or older	11%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	26%	12%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	31%	11%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,739	$62,127	—

Older residents in towns around Camden

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Woodlynne, NJ	1.5 mi	170	4.1%
Collingswood, NJ	2.1 mi	2,243	37%
Oaklyn, NJ	2.8 mi	572	39%
Merchantville, NJ	3.1 mi	565	27%
Gloucester City, NJ	3.2 mi	1,539	47%
Westmont, NJ	3.4 mi	2,806	29%

Hospices serving Camden

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Lighthouse Hospice	Cherry Hill, NJ	4.7 mi	(856) 414-1155
Holy Redeemer Hospice-NJ, South	Runnemede, NJ	6.2 mi	(856) 939-4040
Bayada At Inspira, Home Health And Hospice	West Deptford, NJ	9.6 mi	(856) 845-8220
Heartland Hospice	Laurel Springs, NJ	11 mi	(856) 251-0707
Caring Hospice Of South Jersey	Mount Laurel, NJ	11 mi	(856) 439-0012

Nursing homes near Camden (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Majestic Center For Rehab & Sub-Acute Care	Camden, NJ	0.5 mi	5 of 5	120	(856) 342-7600
Abigail House For Nursing & Rehabilitation	Camden, NJ	0.7 mi	2 of 5	188	(856) 365-8500
United Methodist Communities At Collingswood	Collingswood, NJ	2.0 mi	5 of 5	60	(856) 854-4331
River Front Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Pennsauken, NJ	2.1 mi	1 of 5	180	(856) 665-8844

Straight-line miles from the center of Camden. 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 Camden

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 58% of the $2,645 monthly median income of Camden 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 Camden: common questions

Which hospices serve Camden?

Medicare lists 19 hospices for Camden ZIP codes, including Lighthouse Hospice, Holy Redeemer Hospice-NJ, South, Bayada At Inspira, Home Health And Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Camden?

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 58% of the $2,645 monthly median income of Camden 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 Camden. 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 Camden, NJ