Respite Care in Freehold, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Freehold, NJ: the local picture

1,751

residents 65 or older (14% of Freehold)

71%

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

29%

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

26

Medicare-certified hospices serve Freehold ZIP codes

Most older adults in Freehold live with someone: 71% 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 515 Freehold residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (27% in Monmouth County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 26 hospices serving Freehold ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Freehold compared with Monmouth County and New Jersey

Census figure	Freehold	Monmouth County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	28%	27%
Residents 65 or older	14%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	6.9%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	19%	6.4%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,060	$82,095	—

Older residents in towns around Freehold

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
East Freehold, NJ	2.1 mi	559	14%
West Freehold, NJ	2.2 mi	2,027	32%
Yorketown, NJ	4.6 mi	988	23%
Robertsville, NJ	5.6 mi	1,915	25%
Morganville, NJ	8.3 mi	1,121	31%
Lincroft, NJ	9.2 mi	1,109	28%

Hospices serving Freehold

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Dove Hospice Services Of New Jersey, LLC	Manalapan, NJ	3.8 mi	(732) 547-9436
Hackensack Meridian Hospice	Neptune, NJ	11 mi	(732) 751-3750
Embracing Hospice Care Of New Jersey	Wall, NJ	13 mi	(732) 974-2545
Swan Hospice	Lakewood, NJ	13 mi	(908) 818-1700
Affinity Care Of NJ, LLC	Brick, NJ	18 mi	(732) 800-9494

Nursing homes near Freehold (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Allaire Rehab & Nursing	Freehold, NJ	1.1 mi	1 of 5	174	(732) 431-7420
Wedgwood Gardens Care Center	Freehold, NJ	2.1 mi	4 of 5	151	(732) 677-1200
Manor, The	Freehold, NJ	2.2 mi	4 of 5	123	(732) 431-5200
Applewood Village, Inc	Freehold, NJ	2.2 mi	5 of 5	60	(732) 303-7403

Straight-line miles from the center of Freehold. 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 Freehold

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 31% of the $5,005 monthly median income of Freehold 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 Freehold: common questions

Which hospices serve Freehold?

Medicare lists 26 hospices for Freehold ZIP codes, including Dove Hospice Services Of New Jersey, LLC, Hackensack Meridian Hospice, Embracing Hospice Care Of New Jersey.

How much does respite care cost in Freehold?

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 31% of the $5,005 monthly median income of Freehold 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 Freehold. 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 Freehold, NJ