Respite Care in Jersey City, NJ for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Jersey City, NJ: the local picture

34,667

residents 65 or older (12% of Jersey City)

70%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Hudson County)

18

Medicare-certified hospices serve Jersey City ZIP codes

Most older adults in Jersey City live with someone: 70% 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 10,461 Jersey City residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (32% in Hudson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 18 hospices serving Jersey City ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Jersey City compared with Hudson County and New Jersey

Census figure	Jersey City	Hudson County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	31%	27%
Residents 65 or older	12%	13%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	19%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	40%	33%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,262	$46,154	—

Older residents in towns around Jersey City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hoboken, NJ	3.0 mi	4,015	29%
Bayonne, NJ	4.1 mi	11,225	27%
Kearny, NJ	4.2 mi	5,534	24%
Union City, NJ	4.2 mi	8,359	48%
Secaucus, NJ	4.9 mi	3,294	29%
Harrison, NJ	5.1 mi	2,233	31%

Hospices serving Jersey City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vnsny Hospice And Palliative Care	New York, NY	5.7 mi	(212) 609-1920
Bayada Hospice	North Bergen, NJ	6.1 mi	(201) 630-2158
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Clifton, LLC	Bloomfield, NJ	9.1 mi	(973) 916-1400
Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC	Bloomfield, NJ	9.1 mi	(973) 893-0818
Barnabas Health Home Care And Hospice	West Orange, NJ	11 mi	(855) 619-4448

Nursing homes near Jersey City (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Peace Care St Joseph's	Jersey City, NJ	1.4 mi	4 of 5	139	(201) 653-8300
Alaris Health At Hamilton Park	Jersey City, NJ	1.5 mi	4 of 5	260	(201) 653-8800
Acclaim Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Jersey City, NJ	1.6 mi	4 of 5	183	(201) 451-9000
Peace Care St Ann's	Jersey City, NJ	1.9 mi	2 of 5	120	(201) 433-0950

Straight-line miles from the center of Jersey City. 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 Jersey City

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 41% of the $3,772 monthly median income of Jersey City 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 Jersey City: common questions

Which hospices serve Jersey City?

Medicare lists 18 hospices for Jersey City ZIP codes, including Vnsny Hospice And Palliative Care, Bayada Hospice, Compassionate Care Hospice Of Clifton, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Jersey City?

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 41% of the $3,772 monthly median income of Jersey City 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 Jersey City. 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 Jersey City, NJ