Respite Care in Leisure Village, NJ for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Leisure Village, NJ: the local picture

2,102

residents 65 or older (37% of Leisure Village)

42%

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

44%

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

27

Medicare-certified hospices serve Leisure Village ZIP codes

Most older adults in Leisure Village live with someone: 42% 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 896 Leisure Village residents aged 65 or older report a disability (44%) (31% in Ocean County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 27 hospices serving Leisure Village ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Leisure Village compared with Ocean County and New Jersey

Census figure	Leisure Village	Ocean County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	58%	30%	27%
Residents 65 or older	37%	23%	17%
Residents 85 or older	6.4%	3.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	8.3%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	19%	6.0%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,333	$62,752	—

Older residents in towns around Leisure Village

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Leisure Village East, NJ	1.0 mi	3,064	34%
Toms River, NJ	3.4 mi	18,961	32%
Lakewood, NJ	3.7 mi	3,482	36%
Pine Lake Park, NJ	4.8 mi	1,290	40%
Ramtown, NJ	5.3 mi	924	25%
Leisure Village West, NJ	5.5 mi	2,809	36%

Hospices serving Leisure Village

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Swan Hospice	Lakewood, NJ	3.0 mi	(908) 818-1700
Holisticare Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC	Toms River, NJ	3.6 mi	(844) 254-4400
Affinity Care Of NJ, LLC	Brick, NJ	4.0 mi	(732) 800-9494
Vna Of Central Jersey Home Care & Hospice	Toms River, NJ	4.9 mi	(732) 818-6800
Embracing Hospice Care Of New Jersey	Wall, NJ	11 mi	(732) 974-2545

Nursing homes near Leisure Village (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Harrogate Village	Lakewood, NJ	1.3 mi	5 of 5	68	(732) 905-7070
Complete Care At Shorrock	Brick, NJ	1.8 mi	5 of 5	180	(732) 451-1000
Leisure Chateau Rehabilitation	Lakewood, NJ	2.1 mi	5 of 5	242	(732) 370-8600
Complete Care At Green Acres	Toms River, NJ	2.3 mi	5 of 5	167	(732) 286-2323

Straight-line miles from the center of Leisure Village. 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 Leisure Village

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 42% of the $3,694 monthly median income of Leisure Village 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 Leisure Village: common questions

Which hospices serve Leisure Village?

Medicare lists 27 hospices for Leisure Village ZIP codes, including Swan Hospice, Holisticare Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC, Affinity Care Of NJ, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Leisure Village?

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 42% of the $3,694 monthly median income of Leisure Village 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 Leisure Village. 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 Leisure Village, NJ