Respite Care in Franklin Park, NJ for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Franklin Park, NJ: the local picture

1,677

residents 65 or older (13% of Franklin Park)

78%

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

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Somerset County)

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve Franklin Park ZIP codes

Most older adults in Franklin Park 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 417 Franklin Park residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (27% in Somerset County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 15 hospices serving Franklin Park ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Franklin Park compared with Somerset County and New Jersey

Census figure	Franklin Park	Somerset County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	24%	27%
Residents 65 or older	13%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.8%	6.2%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	4.0%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,799	$92,278	—

Older residents in towns around Franklin Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Six Mile Run, NJ	1.8 mi	450	54%
Kendall Park, NJ	2.4 mi	1,428	18%
Blackwells Mills, NJ	3.9 mi	1,326	22%
Heathcote, NJ	4.2 mi	1,630	28%
Monmouth Junction, NJ	4.8 mi	1,176	15%
Somerset, NJ	4.9 mi	3,905	27%

Hospices serving Franklin Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Robert Wood Johnson Visiting Nurse, Inc	North Brunswick, NJ	3.2 mi	(732) 224-6991
Martin And Edith Stein Hospice, The	Somerset, NJ	4.4 mi	(732) 227-1212
Spero Hospice & Palliative Care	East Brunswick, NJ	7.2 mi	(732) 955-6648
Penn Medicine Hospice Princeton Health	Princeton, NJ	7.5 mi	(609) 497-4900
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care Of New Jersey Ll	Edison, NJ	9.1 mi	(866) 243-2157

Nursing homes near Franklin Park (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Regency Heritage Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Somerset, NJ	4.1 mi	4 of 5	265	(732) 873-2000
Complete Care At Park Place LLC	Monmouth Junction, NJ	5.2 mi	4 of 5	94	(646) 988-4235
Parker At Somerset, Inc	Somerset, NJ	5.5 mi	5 of 5	120	(732) 545-4200
Stonebridge At Montgomery Health Care Center	Skillman, NJ	5.6 mi	3 of 5	50	(609) 759-3654

Straight-line miles from the center of Franklin 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 Franklin 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 24% of the $6,317 monthly median income of Franklin 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 Franklin Park: common questions

Which hospices serve Franklin Park?

Medicare lists 15 hospices for Franklin Park ZIP codes, including Robert Wood Johnson Visiting Nurse, Inc, Martin And Edith Stein Hospice, The, Spero Hospice & Palliative Care.

How much does respite care cost in Franklin 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 24% of the $6,317 monthly median income of Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin Park, NJ