Respite Care in Egg Harbor City, NJ
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Respite Care in Egg Harbor City, NJ: the local picture
Most older adults in Egg Harbor City live with someone: 54% 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 395 Egg Harbor City residents aged 65 or older report a disability (47%) (33% in Atlantic County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 15 hospices serving Egg Harbor City ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Egg Harbor City compared with Atlantic County and New Jersey
| Census figure | Egg Harbor City | Atlantic County | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 47% | 33% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 46% | 29% | 27% |
| Residents 65 or older | 19% | 20% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.2% | 2.0% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 13% | 11% | 9.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 24% | 11% | 11% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $48,750 | $61,931 | — |
Older residents in towns around Egg Harbor City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton University, NJ | 6.0 mi | 0 | — |
| Pomona, NJ | 7.0 mi | 1,891 | 49% |
| Smithville, NJ | 7.8 mi | 2,794 | 32% |
| McKee City, NJ | 8.8 mi | 1,871 | 53% |
| Mays Landing, NJ | 9.7 mi | 1,524 | 26% |
| Absecon, NJ | 11 mi | 1,615 | 38% |
Hospices serving Egg Harbor City
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelic Hospice | West Atlantic City, NJ | 13 mi | (609) 822-7979 |
| Patient Care Hospice | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | 13 mi | (609) 407-2020 |
| Holy Redeemer Hospice-NJ, Shore | Egg Harbor Twp, NJ | 13 mi | (609) 761-0300 |
| NJ Health Hospice And Palliative Care | Vineland, NJ | 23 mi | (856) 696-5340 |
| Heartland Hospice | Laurel Springs, NJ | 27 mi | (856) 251-0707 |
Nursing homes near Egg Harbor City (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Suites Health Care & Rehabilitation | Galloway Township, NJ | 6.6 mi | 3 of 5 | 186 | (609) 748-9900 |
| Health Center At Galloway, The | Galloway Township, NJ | 6.7 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (609) 748-9100 |
| Atlas Healthcare At Seashore Gardens | Galloway Township, NJ | 6.9 mi | 3 of 5 | 151 | (609) 404-4848 |
| Preferred Care At Absecon | Absecon, NJ | 9.9 mi | 5 of 5 | 162 | (609) 646-5400 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Egg Harbor City. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Egg Harbor City
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 38% of the $4,063 monthly median income of Egg Harbor City 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.
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.
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Respite Care in Egg Harbor City: common questions
Which hospices serve Egg Harbor City?
Medicare lists 15 hospices for Egg Harbor City ZIP codes, including Angelic Hospice, Patient Care Hospice, Holy Redeemer Hospice-NJ, Shore.
How much does respite care cost in Egg Harbor City?
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 38% of the $4,063 monthly median income of Egg Harbor City 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 Egg Harbor City. 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.
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