Respite Care in Highland Park, NJ for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Highland Park, NJ: the local picture

1,598

residents 65 or older (11% of Highland Park)

64%

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

31%

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

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Highland Park ZIP codes

Most older adults in Highland Park live with someone: 64% 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 488 Highland Park residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (30% in Middlesex County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Highland Park ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Highland Park compared with Middlesex County and New Jersey

Census figure	Highland Park	Middlesex County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	24%	27%
Residents 65 or older	11%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.0%	9.0%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	14%	8.0%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$84,851	$72,915	—

Older residents in towns around Highland Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
New Brunswick, NJ	1.3 mi	3,626	37%
Rutgers University-Livingston Campus, NJ	1.5 mi	0	—
East Franklin, NJ	2.3 mi	1,015	56%
Rutgers University-Busch Campus, NJ	2.5 mi	9	—
Milltown, NJ	3.5 mi	921	37%
Somerset, NJ	3.8 mi	3,905	27%

Hospices serving Highland Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care Of New Jersey Ll	Edison, NJ	2.0 mi	(866) 243-2157
Martin And Edith Stein Hospice, The	Somerset, NJ	3.9 mi	(732) 227-1212
Gentiva	Piscataway, NJ	3.9 mi	(732) 562-8800
Robert Wood Johnson Visiting Nurse, Inc	North Brunswick, NJ	4.3 mi	(732) 224-6991
Grace Healthcare Services LLC	Edison, NJ	5.2 mi	(732) 225-4100

Nursing homes near Highland Park (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rose Mountain Care Center	New Brunswick, NJ	1.3 mi	4 of 5	112	(732) 828-2400
Embassy Manor At Edison Nursing And Rehabilitation	Edison, NJ	2.0 mi	3 of 5	280	(732) 985-1500
Aristacare At Cedar Oaks	South Plainfield, NJ	3.3 mi	3 of 5	230	(732) 287-9555
Accelerate Skilled Nursing And Rehab Piscataway	Piscataway, NJ	3.5 mi	2 of 5	124	(732) 917-2900

Straight-line miles from the center of Highland Park. 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 Highland Park

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 $7,071 monthly median income of Highland Park 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 Highland Park: common questions

Which hospices serve Highland Park?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Highland Park ZIP codes, including Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care Of New Jersey Ll, Martin And Edith Stein Hospice, The, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Highland Park?

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 $7,071 monthly median income of Highland Park 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 Highland Park. 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 Highland Park, NJ