Respite Care in Elmwood Park, NJ for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Elmwood Park, NJ: the local picture

3,954

residents 65 or older (18% of Elmwood Park)

81%

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

25%

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

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Elmwood Park ZIP codes

Most older adults in Elmwood Park live with someone: 81% 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 995 Elmwood Park residents aged 65 or older report a disability (25%) (26% in Bergen County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Elmwood Park ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Elmwood Park compared with Bergen County and New Jersey

Census figure	Elmwood Park	Bergen County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	24%	27%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.4%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	6.8%	7.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,542	$82,484	—

Older residents in towns around Elmwood Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Garfield, NJ	1.8 mi	4,816	25%
Fair Lawn, NJ	2.2 mi	6,439	25%
Paterson, NJ	2.4 mi	19,287	33%
Lodi, NJ	2.7 mi	3,553	25%
Maywood, NJ	2.9 mi	2,397	36%
Passaic, NJ	3.3 mi	7,301	37%

Hospices serving Elmwood Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice	Hackensack, NJ	3.8 mi	(201) 342-7766
Valley Hospice	Paramus, NJ	4.0 mi	(201) 291-6000
Vhs Hospice Services Of New Jersey	Woodland Park, NJ	5.2 mi	(973) 256-4636
Holy Name Hospice	Teaneck, NJ	5.7 mi	(201) 833-3188
Visiting Nurse Association Of Englewood, Inc	Englewood, NJ	7.5 mi	(201) 894-3333

Nursing homes near Elmwood Park (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Complete Care At Fair Lawn Edge	Paterson, NJ	1.2 mi	3 of 5	180	(973) 754-6700
Barnert Subacute Rehabilitation Center, LLC	Paterson, NJ	2.0 mi	4 of 5	68	(973) 754-0999
Alaris Health At The Chateau	Rochelle Park, NJ	2.3 mi	1 of 5	251	(201) 226-9600
Atlas Rehabilitation And Healthcare At Daughters O	Clifton, NJ	2.6 mi	3 of 5	210	(973) 772-3700

Straight-line miles from the center of Elmwood 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 Elmwood 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 32% of the $4,879 monthly median income of Elmwood 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 Elmwood Park: common questions

Which hospices serve Elmwood Park?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Elmwood Park ZIP codes, including Amedisys Hospice, Valley Hospice, Vhs Hospice Services Of New Jersey.

How much does respite care cost in Elmwood 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 32% of the $4,879 monthly median income of Elmwood 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 Elmwood 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 Elmwood Park, NJ