Respite Care in Fort Dix, NJ
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Respite Care in Fort Dix, NJ: the local picture
About 0 Fort Dix residents aged 65 or older report a disability. Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 2 hospices serving Fort Dix ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Fort Dix compared with Burlington County and New Jersey
| Census figure | Fort Dix | Burlington County | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65 or older | 3.0% | 18% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.8% | 4.3% | 11% |
Older residents in towns around Fort Dix
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| McGuire AFB, NJ | 2.0 mi | 85 | 84% |
| Browns Mills, NJ | 3.2 mi | 1,797 | 43% |
| Pemberton Heights, NJ | 4.7 mi | 437 | 47% |
| Country Lake Estates, NJ | 5.5 mi | 456 | 27% |
| Leisuretowne, NJ | 9.3 mi | 2,357 | 32% |
| Bordentown, NJ | 11 mi | 773 | 34% |
Hospices serving Fort Dix
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samaritan Healthcare And Hospice | Mount Laurel, NJ | 16 mi | (856) 596-1600 |
| Affinity Care Of NJ, LLC | Brick, NJ | 27 mi | (732) 800-9494 |
Nursing homes near Fort Dix (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Hills Healthcare Center | Pemberton, NJ | 4.8 mi | 1 of 5 | 204 | (609) 836-6000 |
| Mount Holly Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | Lumberton, NJ | 10 mi | 1 of 5 | 180 | (609) 914-8800 |
| Masonic Village At Burlington | Burlington, NJ | 12 mi | 2 of 5 | 264 | (609) 239-3900 |
| Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center | Whiting, NJ | 13 mi | 1 of 5 | 200 | (732) 849-4400 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Dix. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Fort Dix
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. 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.
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.
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Respite Care in Fort Dix: common questions
Which hospices serve Fort Dix?
Medicare lists 2 hospices for Fort Dix ZIP codes, including Samaritan Healthcare And Hospice, Affinity Care Of NJ, LLC.
How much does respite care cost in Fort Dix?
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. 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 Fort Dix. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.
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