Respite Care in Highlands, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Highlands, NJ: the local picture

1,092

residents 65 or older (24% of Highlands)

45%

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Monmouth County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Highlands ZIP codes

Most older adults in Highlands live with someone: 45% 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 317 Highlands residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (27% in Monmouth County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Highlands ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Highlands compared with Monmouth County and New Jersey

Census figure	Highlands	Monmouth County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	55%	28%	27%
Residents 65 or older	24%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.6%	6.9%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	6.0%	6.4%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$92,500	$82,095	—

Older residents in towns around Highlands

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Atlantic Highlands, NJ	1.7 mi	1,162	23%
Rumson, NJ	3.0 mi	1,280	14%
Fair Haven, NJ	4.0 mi	631	19%
Monmouth Beach, NJ	4.7 mi	1,000	21%
Little Silver, NJ	5.3 mi	1,130	18%
Red Bank, NJ	5.6 mi	2,682	19%

Hospices serving Highlands

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hackensack Meridian Hospice	Neptune, NJ	14 mi	(732) 751-3750
Embracing Hospice Care Of New Jersey	Wall, NJ	17 mi	(732) 974-2545
Grace Healthcare Services LLC	Edison, NJ	20 mi	(732) 225-4100
Dove Hospice Services Of New Jersey, LLC	Manalapan, NJ	21 mi	(732) 547-9436
Ascend Hospice	Cranford, NJ	24 mi	(908) 931-9080

Nursing homes near Highlands (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Careone At Middletown	Atlantic Highlands, NJ	3.2 mi	2 of 5	127	(732) 291-3400
Complete Care At Shrewsbury LLC	Shrewsbury, NJ	5.7 mi	3 of 5	140	(732) 676-5800
Atrium At Navesink Harbor, The	Red Bank, NJ	5.7 mi	2 of 5	43	(732) 842-3400
Redbank Center For Rehabilitation And Healing	Red Bank, NJ	6.9 mi	2 of 5	180	(732) 741-8811

Straight-line miles from the center of Highlands. 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 Highlands

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 20% of the $7,708 monthly median income of Highlands 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 Highlands: common questions

Which hospices serve Highlands?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Highlands ZIP codes, including Hackensack Meridian Hospice, Embracing Hospice Care Of New Jersey, Grace Healthcare Services LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Highlands?

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 20% of the $7,708 monthly median income of Highlands 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 Highlands. 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 Highlands, NJ