Respite Care in Cliffside Park, NJ for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Cliffside Park, NJ: the local picture

5,535

residents 65 or older (21% of Cliffside Park)

68%

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

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Bergen County)

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Cliffside Park ZIP codes

Most older adults in Cliffside Park live with someone: 68% 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 1,532 Cliffside Park residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (26% in Bergen County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Cliffside Park compared with Bergen County and New Jersey

Census figure	Cliffside Park	Bergen County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	24%	27%
Residents 65 or older	21%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	8.4%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	13%	7.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,531	$82,484	—

Older residents in towns around Cliffside Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Edgewater, NJ	0.8 mi	2,126	22%
Fairview, NJ	0.8 mi	1,738	22%
Ridgefield, NJ	1.6 mi	1,886	24%
Palisades Park, NJ	1.8 mi	3,774	22%
Fort Lee, NJ	2.2 mi	10,047	31%
Guttenberg, NJ	2.2 mi	1,745	29%

Hospices serving Cliffside Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bayada Hospice	North Bergen, NJ	2.8 mi	(201) 630-2158
Holy Name Hospice	Teaneck, NJ	5.0 mi	(201) 833-3188
Visiting Nurse Association Of Englewood, Inc	Englewood, NJ	5.0 mi	(201) 894-3333
Amedisys Hospice	Hackensack, NJ	5.6 mi	(201) 342-7766
Life Source Services LLC	Oradell, NJ	9.4 mi	(201) 523-9745

Nursing homes near Cliffside Park (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hudsonview Health Care Center	North Bergen, NJ	1.3 mi	5 of 5	273	(201) 861-4040
St Mary's Center Inc	New York, NY	1.7 mi	5 of 5	39	(212) 662-1826
Amsterdam Nursing Home Corp (1992)	New York, NY	1.8 mi	5 of 5	409	(212) 316-7700
Complete Care At Harborage LLC	North Bergen, NJ	1.9 mi	2 of 5	247	(201) 854-5400

Straight-line miles from the center of Cliffside Park. 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 Cliffside Park

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 34% of the $4,544 monthly median income of Cliffside Park 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 Cliffside Park: common questions

Which hospices serve Cliffside Park?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Cliffside Park ZIP codes, including Bayada Hospice, Holy Name Hospice, Visiting Nurse Association Of Englewood, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Cliffside Park?

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 34% of the $4,544 monthly median income of Cliffside Park 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 Cliffside Park. 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 Cliffside Park, NJ