Respite Care in Lincroft, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lincroft, NJ: the local picture

1,109

residents 65 or older (16% of Lincroft)

63%

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

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Monmouth County)

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lincroft ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lincroft live with someone: 63% 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 299 Lincroft residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (27% in Monmouth County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Lincroft compared with Monmouth County and New Jersey

Census figure	Lincroft	Monmouth County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	28%	27%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.2%	6.9%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	6.4%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,625	$82,095	—

Older residents in towns around Lincroft

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Red Bank, NJ	3.6 mi	2,682	19%
Shrewsbury, NJ	4.0 mi	1,023	30%
Eatontown, NJ	5.1 mi	3,122	26%
Tinton Falls, NJ	5.1 mi	4,856	39%
Little Silver, NJ	5.2 mi	1,130	18%
Fair Haven, NJ	5.3 mi	631	19%

Hospices serving Lincroft

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hackensack Meridian Hospice	Neptune, NJ	9.3 mi	(732) 751-3750
Dove Hospice Services Of New Jersey, LLC	Manalapan, NJ	12 mi	(732) 547-9436
Embracing Hospice Care Of New Jersey	Wall, NJ	12 mi	(732) 974-2545
Grace Healthcare Services LLC	Edison, NJ	17 mi	(732) 225-4100
Swan Hospice	Lakewood, NJ	18 mi	(908) 818-1700

Nursing homes near Lincroft (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
De La Salle Hall	Lincroft, NJ	0.3 mi	5 of 5	32	(732) 530-9470
Redbank Center For Rehabilitation And Healing	Red Bank, NJ	2.5 mi	2 of 5	180	(732) 741-8811
Atrium At Navesink Harbor, The	Red Bank, NJ	3.4 mi	2 of 5	43	(732) 842-3400
Complete Care At Shrewsbury LLC	Shrewsbury, NJ	3.7 mi	3 of 5	140	(732) 676-5800

Straight-line miles from the center of Lincroft. 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 Lincroft

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 33% of the $4,635 monthly median income of Lincroft 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 Lincroft: common questions

Which hospices serve Lincroft?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for Lincroft ZIP codes, including Hackensack Meridian Hospice, Dove Hospice Services Of New Jersey, LLC, Embracing Hospice Care Of New Jersey.

How much does respite care cost in Lincroft?

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 33% of the $4,635 monthly median income of Lincroft 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 Lincroft. 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 Lincroft, NJ