Respite Care in Green Knoll, NJ for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Green Knoll, NJ: the local picture

1,661

residents 65 or older (24% of Green Knoll)

60%

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

33%

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

27

Medicare-certified hospices serve Green Knoll ZIP codes

Most older adults in Green Knoll 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 504 Green Knoll residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (27% in Somerset County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 27 hospices serving Green Knoll ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Green Knoll compared with Somerset County and New Jersey

Census figure	Green Knoll	Somerset County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	24%	27%
Residents 65 or older	24%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.0%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	6.2%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	9.0%	4.0%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,000	$92,278	—

Older residents in towns around Green Knoll

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bridgewater Center, NJ	1.7 mi	1,003	34%
Martinsville, NJ	2.0 mi	2,511	17%
Somerville, NJ	2.4 mi	1,947	34%
Raritan, NJ	2.8 mi	1,171	25%
The Hills, NJ	3.4 mi	2,154	28%
Bradley Gardens, NJ	3.4 mi	1,735	22%

Hospices serving Green Knoll

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Community Care Hospice	Somerville, NJ	4.0 mi	(908) 725-9355
Fellowship Village Inc	Basking Ridge, NJ	5.9 mi	(908) 580-9519
Martin And Edith Stein Hospice, The	Somerset, NJ	9.3 mi	(732) 227-1212
Robert Wood Johnson Visiting Nurse, Inc	North Brunswick, NJ	13 mi	(732) 224-6991
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care Of New Jersey Ll	Edison, NJ	13 mi	(866) 243-2157

Nursing homes near Green Knoll (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Complete Care At Green Knoll	Bridgewater, NJ	0.8 mi	4 of 5	176	(908) 526-8600
Waterfront Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Raritan, NJ	2.1 mi	5 of 5	138	(908) 526-8950
Bridgeway Care And Rehab Center At Bridgewater	Bridgewater, NJ	2.1 mi	2 of 5	151	(908) 722-7022
The Arbor At Laurel Circle	Bridgewater, NJ	2.4 mi	5 of 5	64	(908) 595-6500

Straight-line miles from the center of Green Knoll. 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 Green Knoll

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 30% of the $5,083 monthly median income of Green Knoll 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 Green Knoll: common questions

Which hospices serve Green Knoll?

Medicare lists 27 hospices for Green Knoll ZIP codes, including Community Care Hospice, Fellowship Village Inc, Martin And Edith Stein Hospice, The.

How much does respite care cost in Green Knoll?

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 30% of the $5,083 monthly median income of Green Knoll 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 Green Knoll. 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 Green Knoll, NJ