Respite Care in Hammonton, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hammonton, NJ: the local picture

3,288

residents 65 or older (22% of Hammonton)

75%

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

38%

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

22

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hammonton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hammonton live with someone: 75% 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 1,207 Hammonton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (33% in Atlantic County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 22 hospices serving Hammonton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hammonton compared with Atlantic County and New Jersey

Census figure	Hammonton	Atlantic County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	29%	27%
Residents 65 or older	22%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	11%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	3.1%	11%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,402	$61,931	—

Older residents in towns around Hammonton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Atco, NJ	9.1 mi	1,576	36%
Williamstown, NJ	11 mi	2,519	43%
Egg Harbor City, NJ	11 mi	840	47%
Berlin, NJ	13 mi	1,089	42%
Sicklerville, NJ	13 mi	6,011	28%
Buena, NJ	13 mi	850	51%

Hospices serving Hammonton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heartland Hospice	Laurel Springs, NJ	16 mi	(856) 251-0707
Suncrest Health Services, LLC	Marlton, NJ	17 mi	(856) 519-9200
NJ Health Hospice And Palliative Care	Vineland, NJ	18 mi	(856) 696-5340
Holy Redeemer Hospice-NJ, South	Runnemede, NJ	21 mi	(856) 939-4040
Caring Hospice Of South Jersey	Mount Laurel, NJ	21 mi	(856) 439-0012

Nursing homes near Hammonton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hammonton Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare	Hammonton, NJ	1.5 mi	1 of 5	240	(609) 567-3100
The Fountains Of Atco	Atco, NJ	10 mi	1 of 5	60	(856) 809-7206
Berlin Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Berlin, NJ	11 mi	3 of 5	128	(856) 322-3600
Cedar Grove Respiratory And Nursing Center	Williamstown, NJ	11 mi	4 of 5	180	(856) 875-0100

Straight-line miles from the center of Hammonton. 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 Hammonton

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 44% of the $3,534 monthly median income of Hammonton 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 Hammonton: common questions

Which hospices serve Hammonton?

Medicare lists 22 hospices for Hammonton ZIP codes, including Heartland Hospice, Suncrest Health Services, LLC, NJ Health Hospice And Palliative Care.

How much does respite care cost in Hammonton?

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 44% of the $3,534 monthly median income of Hammonton 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 Hammonton. 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 Hammonton, NJ