Respite Care in Glen Ridge, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Glen Ridge, NJ: the local picture

998

residents 65 or older (13% of Glen Ridge)

83%

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

11%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Essex County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Glen Ridge ZIP codes

Most older adults in Glen Ridge live with someone: 83% 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 106 Glen Ridge residents aged 65 or older report a disability (11%) (33% in Essex County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Glen Ridge ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Glen Ridge compared with Essex County and New Jersey

Census figure	Glen Ridge	Essex County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	11%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	31%	27%
Residents 65 or older	13%	14%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.2%	15%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	2.0%	21%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$212,679	$61,232	—

Older residents in towns around Glen Ridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Watsessing, NJ	1.3 mi	1,040	24%
Silver Lake, NJ	2.0 mi	677	46%
Ampere North, NJ	2.1 mi	799	33%
Brookdale, NJ	2.4 mi	1,575	32%
Upper Montclair, NJ	2.6 mi	1,835	15%
East Orange, NJ	2.8 mi	10,805	34%

Hospices serving Glen Ridge

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC	Bloomfield, NJ	0.8 mi	(973) 893-0818
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Clifton, LLC	Bloomfield, NJ	0.8 mi	(973) 916-1400
Barnabas Health Home Care And Hospice	West Orange, NJ	3.0 mi	(855) 619-4448
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic	Livingston, NJ	6.1 mi	(973) 994-4738
Amedisys Hospice	Hackensack, NJ	9.9 mi	(201) 342-7766

Nursing homes near Glen Ridge (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Montclair Care Center	Montclair, NJ	0.9 mi	4 of 5	64	(973) 746-4616
Family Of Caring Healthcare At Montclair	Montclair, NJ	1.5 mi	4 of 5	70	(973) 783-9400
Job Haines Home For Aged People	Bloomfield, NJ	1.6 mi	5 of 5	40	(973) 743-0792
Park Crescent Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center	East Orange, NJ	2.2 mi	4 of 5	190	(973) 674-2700

Straight-line miles from the center of Glen Ridge. 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 Glen Ridge

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 9% of the $17,723 monthly median income of Glen Ridge 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 Glen Ridge: common questions

Which hospices serve Glen Ridge?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Glen Ridge ZIP codes, including Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC, Compassionate Care Hospice Of Clifton, LLC, Barnabas Health Home Care And Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Glen Ridge?

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 9% of the $17,723 monthly median income of Glen Ridge 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 Glen Ridge. 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 Glen Ridge, NJ