Respite Care in Laurel Lake, NJ for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Laurel Lake, NJ: the local picture

508

residents 65 or older (19% of Laurel Lake)

77%

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Cumberland County)

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Laurel Lake ZIP codes

Most older adults in Laurel Lake live with someone: 77% 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 210 Laurel Lake residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (36% in Cumberland County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 16 hospices serving Laurel Lake ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Laurel Lake compared with Cumberland County and New Jersey

Census figure	Laurel Lake	Cumberland County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	36%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	30%	27%
Residents 65 or older	19%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	36%	14%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	6.8%	10%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,355	$51,328	—

Older residents in towns around Laurel Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Millville, NJ	4.6 mi	5,561	32%
Vineland, NJ	9.8 mi	10,200	39%
Bridgeton, NJ	13 mi	1,667	28%
Buena, NJ	15 mi	850	51%
Seaville, NJ	19 mi	487	28%
Mays Landing, NJ	19 mi	1,524	26%

Hospices serving Laurel Lake

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Red Oak Hospice LLC	Bridgeton, NJ	7.8 mi	(856) 431-4900
NJ Health Hospice And Palliative Care	Vineland, NJ	11 mi	(856) 696-5340
Hospice At Lsmnj, Inc.	Egg Harbor Township, NJ	23 mi	(609) 380-4302
Angelic Hospice	West Atlantic City, NJ	28 mi	(609) 822-7979
Heartland Hospice	Laurel Springs, NJ	33 mi	(856) 251-0707

Nursing homes near Laurel Lake (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Millville Center	Millville, NJ	6.0 mi	2 of 5	167	(856) 327-2700
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Vineland	Vineland, NJ	9.6 mi	3 of 5	190	(856) 692-8080
Bishop Mccarthy Center For Rehab & Healthcare	Vineland, NJ	11 mi	3 of 5	182	(856) 692-2850
New Jersey Veterans Memorial Vineland	Vineland, NJ	12 mi	3 of 5	300	(856) 405-4207

Straight-line miles from the center of Laurel Lake. 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 Laurel Lake

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 43% of the $3,613 monthly median income of Laurel Lake 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 Laurel Lake: common questions

Which hospices serve Laurel Lake?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for Laurel Lake ZIP codes, including Red Oak Hospice LLC, NJ Health Hospice And Palliative Care, Hospice At Lsmnj, Inc..

How much does respite care cost in Laurel Lake?

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 43% of the $3,613 monthly median income of Laurel Lake 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 Laurel Lake. 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 Laurel Lake, NJ