Respite Care in Fanwood, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Fanwood, NJ: the local picture

1,428

residents 65 or older (18% of Fanwood)

78%

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

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Union County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Fanwood ZIP codes

Most older adults in Fanwood live with someone: 78% 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 398 Fanwood residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (28% in Union County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Fanwood compared with Union County and New Jersey

Census figure	Fanwood	Union County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	26%	27%
Residents 65 or older	18%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.2%	9.8%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	5.6%	10%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$99,625	$72,306	—

Older residents in towns around Fanwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Westfield, NJ	2.3 mi	4,629	23%
Plainfield, NJ	2.4 mi	5,588	30%
Watchung, NJ	2.7 mi	1,905	16%
Mountainside, NJ	3.0 mi	1,709	32%
North Plainfield, NJ	3.2 mi	2,129	21%
Garwood, NJ	3.3 mi	997	24%

Hospices serving Fanwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Center For Hope Hospice And Palliative Care	Scotch Plains, NJ	1.0 mi	(908) 889-7780
Gentiva	Piscataway, NJ	7.3 mi	(732) 562-8800
Grace Healthcare Services LLC	Edison, NJ	8.0 mi	(732) 225-4100
Lilycare Of New Jersey LLC	Florham Park, NJ	9.3 mi	(732) 440-9758
Atlantic Visiting Nurse	Morristown, NJ	12 mi	(973) 379-8400

Nursing homes near Fanwood (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente	Watchung, NJ	1.3 mi	4 of 5	74	(908) 754-3663
Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center	Scotch Plains, NJ	2.0 mi	2 of 5	114	(908) 889-5500
Aristacare At Norwood Terrace	Plainfield, NJ	2.1 mi	5 of 5	120	(908) 769-1400
Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside	Mountainside, NJ	2.5 mi	5 of 5	64	(908) 233-3720

Straight-line miles from the center of Fanwood. 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 Fanwood

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 $8,302 monthly median income of Fanwood 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 Fanwood: common questions

Which hospices serve Fanwood?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Fanwood ZIP codes, including Center For Hope Hospice And Palliative Care, Gentiva, Grace Healthcare Services LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Fanwood?

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 $8,302 monthly median income of Fanwood 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 Fanwood. 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 Fanwood, NJ