Respite Care in Lakehurst, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lakehurst, NJ: the local picture

476

residents 65 or older (18% of Lakehurst)

91%

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Ocean County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lakehurst ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lakehurst live with someone: 91% 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 188 Lakehurst residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (31% in Ocean County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Lakehurst ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lakehurst compared with Ocean County and New Jersey

Census figure	Lakehurst	Ocean County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	9.2%	30%	27%
Residents 65 or older	18%	23%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	3.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.2%	8.3%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	6.0%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$100,029	$62,752	—

Older residents in towns around Lakehurst

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Leisure Knoll, NJ	1.7 mi	1,810	31%
Leisure Village West, NJ	2.1 mi	2,809	36%
Pine Lake Park, NJ	3.3 mi	1,290	40%
Pine Ridge at Crestwood, NJ	3.6 mi	1,762	36%
Holiday City-Berkeley, NJ	4.1 mi	8,958	39%
Crestwood Village, NJ	4.3 mi	5,848	33%

Hospices serving Lakehurst

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Dove Hospice Services Of New Jersey, LLC	Manalapan, NJ	19 mi	(732) 547-9436
Hackensack Meridian Hospice	Neptune, NJ	19 mi	(732) 751-3750
Serenity Hospice Care	Trenton, NJ	23 mi	(609) 227-2400
Amedisys Hospice	Burlington, NJ	28 mi	(609) 245-0095
Compassus-Greater New Jersey	Willingboro, NJ	30 mi	(609) 531-0100

Nursing homes near Lakehurst (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aristacare At Manchester LLC	Manchester, NJ	1.0 mi	5 of 5	165	(732) 657-1800
Complete Care At Arbors	Toms River, NJ	2.8 mi	4 of 5	120	(732) 914-0090
Shore Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Toms River, NJ	4.3 mi	1 of 5	149	(732) 942-0800
Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Whiting, NJ	4.5 mi	1 of 5	200	(732) 849-4400

Straight-line miles from the center of Lakehurst. 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 Lakehurst

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 19% of the $8,336 monthly median income of Lakehurst 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 Lakehurst: common questions

Which hospices serve Lakehurst?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Lakehurst ZIP codes, including Dove Hospice Services Of New Jersey, LLC, Hackensack Meridian Hospice, Serenity Hospice Care.

How much does respite care cost in Lakehurst?

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 19% of the $8,336 monthly median income of Lakehurst 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 Lakehurst. 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 Lakehurst, NJ