Respite Care in Hillsborough, NJ for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hillsborough, NJ: the local picture

3,290

residents 65 or older (15% of Hillsborough)

68%

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

29%

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

25

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hillsborough ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hillsborough live with someone: 68% 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 939 Hillsborough residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (27% in Somerset County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 25 hospices serving Hillsborough ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hillsborough compared with Somerset County and New Jersey

Census figure	Hillsborough	Somerset County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	24%	27%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.7%	6.2%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	4.0%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$91,174	$92,278	—

Older residents in towns around Hillsborough

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Belle Mead, NJ	2.7 mi	494	21%
Blackwells Mills, NJ	3.4 mi	1,326	22%
Manville, NJ	4.1 mi	2,223	37%
Raritan, NJ	4.4 mi	1,171	25%
Bradley Gardens, NJ	4.5 mi	1,735	22%
Neshanic Station, NJ	4.6 mi	734	20%

Hospices serving Hillsborough

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Community Care Hospice	Somerville, NJ	5.8 mi	(908) 725-9355
Martin And Edith Stein Hospice, The	Somerset, NJ	8.0 mi	(732) 227-1212
Robert Wood Johnson Visiting Nurse, Inc	North Brunswick, NJ	9.7 mi	(732) 224-6991
Penn Medicine Hospice Princeton Health	Princeton, NJ	9.8 mi	(609) 497-4900
Hunterdon Hospice Inc	Flemington, NJ	10 mi	(908) 788-6600

Nursing homes near Hillsborough (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bridgeway Care And Rehab Center At Hillsborough	Hillsborough, NJ	0.8 mi	4 of 5	126	(908) 281-4400
Foothill Acres Rehabilitation & Nursing Center	Hillsborough, NJ	2.2 mi	4 of 5	200	(908) 369-8711
Waterfront Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Raritan, NJ	4.9 mi	5 of 5	138	(908) 526-8950
Bridgeway Care And Rehab Center At Bridgewater	Bridgewater, NJ	4.9 mi	2 of 5	151	(908) 722-7022

Straight-line miles from the center of Hillsborough. 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 Hillsborough

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 $7,598 monthly median income of Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough: common questions

Which hospices serve Hillsborough?

Medicare lists 25 hospices for Hillsborough ZIP codes, including Community Care Hospice, Martin And Edith Stein Hospice, The, Robert Wood Johnson Visiting Nurse, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Hillsborough?

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 $7,598 monthly median income of Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough. 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 Hillsborough, NJ