Respite Care in Hawthorne, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hawthorne, NJ: the local picture

4,045

residents 65 or older (21% of Hawthorne)

79%

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Passaic County)

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hawthorne ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hawthorne 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 1,145 Hawthorne residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (30% in Passaic County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 14 hospices serving Hawthorne ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hawthorne compared with Passaic County and New Jersey

Census figure	Hawthorne	Passaic County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	25%	27%
Residents 65 or older	21%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.1%	12%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	3.6%	14%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$84,193	$67,066	—

Older residents in towns around Hawthorne

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Prospect Park, NJ	1.3 mi	763	26%
North Haledon, NJ	1.5 mi	2,034	19%
Glen Rock, NJ	1.7 mi	1,512	27%
Haledon, NJ	2.1 mi	1,488	35%
Fair Lawn, NJ	2.6 mi	6,439	25%
Midland Park, NJ	2.8 mi	1,569	31%

Hospices serving Hawthorne

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Valley Hospice	Paramus, NJ	4.8 mi	(201) 291-6000
Vhs Hospice Services Of New Jersey	Woodland Park, NJ	5.9 mi	(973) 256-4636
Life Source Services LLC	Oradell, NJ	6.5 mi	(201) 523-9745
Amedisys Hospice	Hackensack, NJ	7.4 mi	(201) 342-7766
Holy Name Hospice	Teaneck, NJ	8.9 mi	(201) 833-3188

Nursing homes near Hawthorne (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Windmere	North Haledon, NJ	1.7 mi	4 of 5	57	(973) 427-4087
Christian Health Care Center	Wyckoff, NJ	2.0 mi	3 of 5	304	(201) 848-5200
Barnert Subacute Rehabilitation Center, LLC	Paterson, NJ	2.4 mi	4 of 5	68	(973) 754-0999
Excel Care At Wayne	Wayne, NJ	2.6 mi	1 of 5	120	(973) 790-5800

Straight-line miles from the center of Hawthorne. 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 Hawthorne

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 22% of the $7,016 monthly median income of Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne: common questions

Which hospices serve Hawthorne?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Hawthorne ZIP codes, including Valley Hospice, Vhs Hospice Services Of New Jersey, Life Source Services LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Hawthorne?

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 22% of the $7,016 monthly median income of Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne. 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 Hawthorne, NJ