Respite Care in Emerson, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Emerson, NJ: the local picture

1,837

residents 65 or older (25% of Emerson)

82%

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

12%

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

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Emerson ZIP codes

Most older adults in Emerson live with someone: 82% 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 197 Emerson residents aged 65 or older report a disability (12%) (26% in Bergen County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Emerson ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Emerson compared with Bergen County and New Jersey

Census figure	Emerson	Bergen County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	12%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	24%	27%
Residents 65 or older	25%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.7%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.8%	8.4%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	2.8%	7.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$98,083	$82,484	—

Older residents in towns around Emerson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Westwood, NJ	1.1 mi	2,146	27%
Oradell, NJ	1.4 mi	1,296	24%
Haworth, NJ	1.6 mi	502	27%
Hillsdale, NJ	2.5 mi	1,714	33%
Harrington Park, NJ	2.5 mi	1,077	26%
Dumont, NJ	2.6 mi	3,002	30%

Hospices serving Emerson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Life Source Services LLC	Oradell, NJ	1.6 mi	(201) 523-9745
Valley Hospice	Paramus, NJ	3.0 mi	(201) 291-6000
Holy Name Hospice	Teaneck, NJ	5.8 mi	(201) 833-3188
Visiting Nurse Association Of Englewood, Inc	Englewood, NJ	6.1 mi	(201) 894-3333
Amedisys Hospice	Hackensack, NJ	6.2 mi	(201) 342-7766

Nursing homes near Emerson (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Emerson Health Care Center	Emerson, NJ	0.2 mi	5 of 5	155	(201) 265-3700
Careone At Oradell	Oradell, NJ	0.7 mi	1 of 5	154	(201) 967-0002
Careone At Valley	Westwood, NJ	0.8 mi	5 of 5	98	(201) 664-8888
Dellridge Health & Rehabilitation Center	Paramus, NJ	2.3 mi	3 of 5	123	(201) 265-5600

Straight-line miles from the center of Emerson. 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 Emerson

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 19% of the $8,174 monthly median income of Emerson 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 Emerson: common questions

Which hospices serve Emerson?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Emerson ZIP codes, including Life Source Services LLC, Valley Hospice, Holy Name Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Emerson?

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 19% of the $8,174 monthly median income of Emerson 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 Emerson. 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.

More near Emerson

More senior care near Emerson

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Emerson

More for Emerson families

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 Emerson, NJ