Respite Care in Hamilton Square, NJ for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hamilton Square, NJ: the local picture

2,701

residents 65 or older (23% of Hamilton Square)

79%

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

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Mercer County)

18

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hamilton Square ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hamilton Square live with someone: 79% 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 556 Hamilton Square residents aged 65 or older report a disability (22%) (29% in Mercer County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 18 hospices serving Hamilton Square ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hamilton Square compared with Mercer County and New Jersey

Census figure	Hamilton Square	Mercer County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	31%	27%
Residents 65 or older	23%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.6%	9.6%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	2.7%	11%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$122,813	$69,906	—

Older residents in towns around Hamilton Square

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Robbinsville Center, NJ	1.1 mi	245	49%
Mercerville, NJ	2.3 mi	2,871	39%
Yardville, NJ	2.7 mi	1,546	41%
White Horse, NJ	3.5 mi	2,193	30%
Groveville, NJ	3.8 mi	820	24%
Trenton, NJ	6.0 mi	10,831	37%

Hospices serving Hamilton Square

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Serenity Hospice Care	Trenton, NJ	0.7 mi	(609) 227-2400
Greenwood House Hospice Services Inc	Lawrence Township, NJ	4.9 mi	(609) 883-6026
Penn Medicine Hospice Princeton Health	Princeton, NJ	9.8 mi	(609) 497-4900
Vitality Hospice And Palliative Care	Burlington, NJ	15 mi	(877) 288-0042
Amedisys Hospice	Burlington, NJ	15 mi	(609) 245-0095

Nursing homes near Hamilton Square (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Preferred Care At Hamilton	Hamilton Square, NJ	0.6 mi	5 of 5	126	(609) 586-1114
Accela Post Acute Care At Hamilton	Hamilton, NJ	1.5 mi	2 of 5	55	(609) 631-2555
Avalon Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Hamilton, NJ	1.8 mi	1 of 5	180	(609) 588-0091
Complete Care At Mercerville LLC	Hamilton Township, NJ	1.9 mi	5 of 5	114	(609) 586-7500

Straight-line miles from the center of Hamilton Square. 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 Hamilton Square

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 15% of the $10,234 monthly median income of Hamilton Square 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 Hamilton Square: common questions

Which hospices serve Hamilton Square?

Medicare lists 18 hospices for Hamilton Square ZIP codes, including Serenity Hospice Care, Greenwood House Hospice Services Inc, Penn Medicine Hospice Princeton Health.

How much does respite care cost in Hamilton Square?

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 15% of the $10,234 monthly median income of Hamilton Square 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 Hamilton Square. 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 Hamilton Square, NJ