Respite Care in Guttenberg, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Guttenberg, NJ: the local picture

1,745

residents 65 or older (15% of Guttenberg)

67%

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Hudson County)

24

Medicare-certified hospices serve Guttenberg ZIP codes

Most older adults in Guttenberg live with someone: 67% 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 505 Guttenberg residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (32% in Hudson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 24 hospices serving Guttenberg ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Guttenberg compared with Hudson County and New Jersey

Census figure	Guttenberg	Hudson County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	31%	27%
Residents 65 or older	15%	13%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	19%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	35%	33%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,618	$46,154	—

Older residents in towns around Guttenberg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
West New York, NJ	0.5 mi	6,557	38%
Fairview, NJ	2.0 mi	1,738	22%
Cliffside Park, NJ	2.2 mi	5,535	28%
Union City, NJ	2.3 mi	8,359	48%
Edgewater, NJ	2.7 mi	2,126	22%
Ridgefield, NJ	2.8 mi	1,886	24%

Hospices serving Guttenberg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bayada Hospice	North Bergen, NJ	1.1 mi	(201) 630-2158
Vnsny Hospice And Palliative Care	New York, NY	3.3 mi	(212) 609-1920
M J H S Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc	New York, NY	6.2 mi	(212) 420-2844
Holy Name Hospice	Teaneck, NJ	6.8 mi	(201) 833-3188
Amedisys Hospice	Hackensack, NJ	7.0 mi	(201) 342-7766

Nursing homes near Guttenberg (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Complete Care At Harborage LLC	North Bergen, NJ	0.5 mi	2 of 5	247	(201) 854-5400
Hudsonview Health Care Center	North Bergen, NJ	0.9 mi	5 of 5	273	(201) 861-4040
Harbour View Senior Living Corp	North Bergen, NJ	0.9 mi	2 of 5	84	(201) 867-3585
The Riverside	New York, NY	1.3 mi	5 of 5	520	(646) 505-3500

Straight-line miles from the center of Guttenberg. 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 Guttenberg

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 55% of the $2,802 monthly median income of Guttenberg 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 Guttenberg: common questions

Which hospices serve Guttenberg?

Medicare lists 24 hospices for Guttenberg ZIP codes, including Bayada Hospice, Vnsny Hospice And Palliative Care, M J H S Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Guttenberg?

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 55% of the $2,802 monthly median income of Guttenberg 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 Guttenberg. 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 Guttenberg, NJ