Respite Care in Clayton, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Clayton, NJ: the local picture

1,861

residents 65 or older (21% of Clayton)

86%

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

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Gloucester County)

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Clayton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Clayton live with someone: 86% 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 752 Clayton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (32% in Gloucester County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 14 hospices serving Clayton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Clayton compared with Gloucester County and New Jersey

Census figure	Clayton	Gloucester County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	24%	27%
Residents 65 or older	21%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.1%	7.5%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	4.4%	5.2%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,655	$69,384	—

Older residents in towns around Clayton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Glassboro, NJ	3.2 mi	3,148	37%
Pitman, NJ	5.6 mi	1,834	34%
Williamstown, NJ	5.8 mi	2,519	43%
Richwood, NJ	6.3 mi	483	36%
Sicklerville, NJ	7.0 mi	6,011	28%
Turnersville, NJ	7.1 mi	533	30%

Hospices serving Clayton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heartland Hospice	Laurel Springs, NJ	10 mi	(856) 251-0707
Holy Redeemer Hospice-NJ, South	Runnemede, NJ	13 mi	(856) 939-4040
NJ Health Hospice And Palliative Care	Vineland, NJ	13 mi	(856) 696-5340
Bayada At Inspira, Home Health And Hospice	West Deptford, NJ	14 mi	(856) 845-8220
Suncrest Health Services, LLC	Marlton, NJ	18 mi	(856) 519-9200

Nursing homes near Clayton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Atlas Rehabilitation And Healthcare At Washington	Sewell, NJ	3.9 mi	3 of 5	120	(856) 218-4200
The Center For Rehab & Nursing Washington Township	Sewell, NJ	5.2 mi	3 of 5	190	(856) 557-0105
Cedar Grove Respiratory And Nursing Center	Williamstown, NJ	5.4 mi	4 of 5	180	(856) 875-0100
United Methodist Communities At Pitman	Pitman, NJ	6.0 mi	5 of 5	72	(856) 589-7800

Straight-line miles from the center of Clayton. 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 Clayton

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 28% of the $5,471 monthly median income of Clayton 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 Clayton: common questions

Which hospices serve Clayton?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Clayton ZIP codes, including Heartland Hospice, Holy Redeemer Hospice-NJ, South, NJ Health Hospice And Palliative Care.

How much does respite care cost in Clayton?

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 28% of the $5,471 monthly median income of Clayton 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 Clayton. 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 Clayton

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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 Clayton, NJ