Respite Care in Flemington, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Flemington, NJ: the local picture

670

residents 65 or older (14% of Flemington)

60%

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

15%

of residents 65+ report a disability (23% in Hunterdon County)

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Flemington ZIP codes

Most older adults in Flemington live with someone: 60% 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 103 Flemington residents aged 65 or older report a disability (15%) (23% in Hunterdon County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Flemington compared with Hunterdon County and New Jersey

Census figure	Flemington	Hunterdon County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	15%	23%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	21%	27%
Residents 65 or older	14%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	5.0%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	6.6%	3.3%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,833	$92,323	—

Older residents in towns around Flemington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Neshanic Station, NJ	6.7 mi	734	20%
White House Station, NJ	9.0 mi	1,398	28%
Clinton, NJ	9.3 mi	375	25%
Lambertville, NJ	11 mi	1,331	32%
Hillsborough, NJ	11 mi	3,290	29%
Belle Mead, NJ	11 mi	494	21%

Hospices serving Flemington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hunterdon Hospice Inc	Flemington, NJ	1.0 mi	(908) 788-6600
Penn Medicine Hospice Princeton Health	Princeton, NJ	15 mi	(609) 497-4900
Martin And Edith Stein Hospice, The	Somerset, NJ	19 mi	(732) 227-1212
Serenity Hospice Care	Trenton, NJ	22 mi	(609) 227-2400
Ennoble Care	Hackettstown, NJ	24 mi	(973) 435-9463

Nursing homes near Flemington (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hunterdon Care Center LLC	Flemington, NJ	1.9 mi	4 of 5	185	(908) 788-9292
Rolling Hills Care Center	Lebanon, NJ	5.6 mi	1 of 5	67	(908) 236-2011
Country Arch Care Center	Pittstown, NJ	8.3 mi	5 of 5	130	(908) 735-6600
Foothill Acres Rehabilitation & Nursing Center	Hillsborough, NJ	8.7 mi	4 of 5	200	(908) 369-8711

Straight-line miles from the center of Flemington. 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 Flemington

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 45% of the $3,403 monthly median income of Flemington 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 Flemington: common questions

Which hospices serve Flemington?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Flemington ZIP codes, including Hunterdon Hospice Inc, Penn Medicine Hospice Princeton Health, Martin And Edith Stein Hospice, The.

How much does respite care cost in Flemington?

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 45% of the $3,403 monthly median income of Flemington 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 Flemington. 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 Flemington, NJ