Respite Care in Kearny, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Kearny, NJ: the local picture

5,534

residents 65 or older (14% of Kearny)

78%

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

24%

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

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Kearny ZIP codes

Most older adults in Kearny live with someone: 78% 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 1,297 Kearny residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (32% in Hudson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Kearny compared with Hudson County and New Jersey

Census figure	Kearny	Hudson County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	31%	27%
Residents 65 or older	14%	13%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	19%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	15%	33%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,103	$46,154	—

Older residents in towns around Kearny

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Harrison, NJ	1.7 mi	2,233	31%
North Arlington, NJ	2.4 mi	2,883	25%
Newark, NJ	3.2 mi	33,507	44%
Secaucus, NJ	3.6 mi	3,294	29%
Silver Lake, NJ	3.7 mi	677	46%
Ampere North, NJ	3.9 mi	799	33%

Hospices serving Kearny

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC	Bloomfield, NJ	4.9 mi	(973) 893-0818
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Clifton, LLC	Bloomfield, NJ	4.9 mi	(973) 916-1400
Bayada Hospice	North Bergen, NJ	5.8 mi	(201) 630-2158
Barnabas Health Home Care And Hospice	West Orange, NJ	7.4 mi	(855) 619-4448
Amedisys Hospice	Hackensack, NJ	10 mi	(201) 342-7766

Nursing homes near Kearny (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Alaris Health At Kearny	Kearny, NJ	1.4 mi	4 of 5	120	(201) 955-7067
Alaris Health At Belgrove	Kearny, NJ	1.8 mi	2 of 5	120	(973) 844-4800
Broadway House For Continuing Care	Newark, NJ	2.5 mi	4 of 5	78	(973) 268-9797
New Vista Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr	Newark, NJ	2.5 mi	4 of 5	340	(973) 484-4222

Straight-line miles from the center of Kearny. 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 Kearny

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 26% of the $5,925 monthly median income of Kearny 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 Kearny: common questions

Which hospices serve Kearny?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Kearny ZIP codes, including Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC, Compassionate Care Hospice Of Clifton, LLC, Bayada Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Kearny?

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 26% of the $5,925 monthly median income of Kearny 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 Kearny. 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 Kearny, NJ