Respite Care in East Orange, NJ for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in East Orange, NJ: the local picture

10,805

residents 65 or older (15% of East Orange)

61%

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

34%

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

18

Medicare-certified hospices serve East Orange ZIP codes

Most older adults in East Orange 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 3,563 East Orange residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (33% in Essex County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 18 hospices serving East Orange ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

East Orange compared with Essex County and New Jersey

Census figure	East Orange	Essex County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	31%	27%
Residents 65 or older	15%	14%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	15%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	33%	21%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,461	$61,232	—

Older residents in towns around East Orange

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Ampere North, NJ	1.3 mi	799	33%
Watsessing, NJ	1.6 mi	1,040	24%
Silver Lake, NJ	1.8 mi	677	46%
Glen Ridge, NJ	2.8 mi	998	11%
Harrison, NJ	3.4 mi	2,233	31%
Newark, NJ	3.5 mi	33,507	44%

Hospices serving East Orange

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Barnabas Health Home Care And Hospice	West Orange, NJ	2.8 mi	(855) 619-4448
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Clifton, LLC	Bloomfield, NJ	2.9 mi	(973) 916-1400
Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC	Bloomfield, NJ	2.9 mi	(973) 893-0818
Life Hospice	Livingston, NJ	5.9 mi	(973) 607-4930
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic	Livingston, NJ	5.9 mi	(973) 994-4738

Nursing homes near East Orange (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Grove Park Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	East Orange, NJ	0.5 mi	2 of 5	185	(973) 672-1700
Complete Care At Orange Park	East Orange, NJ	0.7 mi	3 of 5	215	(973) 677-1500
Park Crescent Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center	East Orange, NJ	0.7 mi	4 of 5	190	(973) 674-2700
Axia Care Center Of Orange	Orange, NJ	1.0 mi	2 of 5	188	(973) 266-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of East Orange. 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 East Orange

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 44% of the $3,538 monthly median income of East Orange 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 East Orange: common questions

Which hospices serve East Orange?

Medicare lists 18 hospices for East Orange ZIP codes, including Barnabas Health Home Care And Hospice, Compassionate Care Hospice Of Clifton, LLC, Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in East Orange?

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 44% of the $3,538 monthly median income of East Orange 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 East Orange. 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 East Orange, NJ