Respite Care in Ellisburg, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Ellisburg, NJ: the local picture

1,015

residents 65 or older (21% of Ellisburg)

56%

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

36%

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

22

Medicare-certified hospices serve Ellisburg ZIP codes

Most older adults in Ellisburg live with someone: 56% 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 336 Ellisburg residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (36% in Camden County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 22 hospices serving Ellisburg ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Ellisburg compared with Camden County and New Jersey

Census figure	Ellisburg	Camden County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	36%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	29%	27%
Residents 65 or older	21%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.3%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	12%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	8.3%	11%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,181	$62,127	—

Older residents in towns around Ellisburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Kingston Estates, NJ	1.0 mi	1,679	42%
Cherry Hill Mall, NJ	1.3 mi	2,482	29%
Barclay, NJ	1.4 mi	1,076	20%
Golden Triangle, NJ	1.7 mi	1,632	27%
Haddonfield, NJ	2.2 mi	1,751	21%
Westmont, NJ	2.5 mi	2,806	29%

Hospices serving Ellisburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Lighthouse Hospice	Cherry Hill, NJ	0.9 mi	(856) 414-1155
Holy Redeemer Hospice-NJ, South	Runnemede, NJ	5.9 mi	(856) 939-4040
Caring Hospice Of South Jersey	Mount Laurel, NJ	5.9 mi	(856) 439-0012
Samaritan Healthcare And Hospice	Mount Laurel, NJ	5.9 mi	(856) 596-1600
Suncrest Health Services, LLC	Marlton, NJ	6.0 mi	(856) 519-9200

Nursing homes near Ellisburg (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Dwellside Care And Rehab	Cherry Hill, NJ	0.6 mi	1 of 5	162	(856) 675-3000
Barclays Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Cherry Hill, NJ	1.0 mi	4 of 5	108	(856) 428-6100
Premier Cadbury Of Cherry Hill	Cherry Hill, NJ	1.1 mi	2 of 5	118	(856) 667-4550
Palace Rehabilitation And Care Center, The	Maple Shade, NJ	1.7 mi	1 of 5	165	(856) 779-1500

Straight-line miles from the center of Ellisburg. 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 Ellisburg

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 54% of the $2,848 monthly median income of Ellisburg 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 Ellisburg: common questions

Which hospices serve Ellisburg?

Medicare lists 22 hospices for Ellisburg ZIP codes, including Lighthouse Hospice, Holy Redeemer Hospice-NJ, South, Caring Hospice Of South Jersey.

How much does respite care cost in Ellisburg?

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 54% of the $2,848 monthly median income of Ellisburg 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 Ellisburg. 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 Ellisburg, NJ