Respite Care in Long Branch, NJ for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Long Branch, NJ: the local picture

6,126

residents 65 or older (19% of Long Branch)

74%

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

28%

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

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Long Branch ZIP codes

Most older adults in Long Branch live with someone: 74% 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 1,710 Long Branch 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 17 hospices serving Long Branch ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Long Branch compared with Monmouth County and New Jersey

Census figure	Long Branch	Monmouth County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	28%	27%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	6.9%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.4%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,429	$82,095	—

Older residents in towns around Long Branch

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
West Long Branch, NJ	1.7 mi	1,274	28%
Oceanport, NJ	2.2 mi	1,479	20%
Monmouth Beach, NJ	2.8 mi	1,000	21%
Oakhurst, NJ	3.0 mi	676	19%
Eatontown, NJ	3.4 mi	3,122	26%
Little Silver, NJ	3.7 mi	1,130	18%

Hospices serving Long Branch

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hackensack Meridian Hospice	Neptune, NJ	7.3 mi	(732) 751-3750
Swan Hospice	Lakewood, NJ	18 mi	(908) 818-1700
Dove Hospice Services Of New Jersey, LLC	Manalapan, NJ	19 mi	(732) 547-9436
Affinity Care Of NJ, LLC	Brick, NJ	19 mi	(732) 800-9494
Holisticare Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC	Toms River, NJ	24 mi	(844) 254-4400

Nursing homes near Long Branch (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Complete Care At Monmouth, LLC	Long Branch, NJ	0.2 mi	3 of 5	120	(732) 229-4300
Jersey Shore Center	Eatontown, NJ	3.0 mi	4 of 5	158	(732) 544-1557
Shore Pointe Care Center	Eatontown, NJ	3.9 mi	2 of 5	178	(732) 542-4700
Complete Care At Shrewsbury LLC	Shrewsbury, NJ	5.3 mi	3 of 5	140	(732) 676-5800

Straight-line miles from the center of Long Branch. 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 Long Branch

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 $4,702 monthly median income of Long Branch 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 Long Branch: common questions

Which hospices serve Long Branch?

Medicare lists 17 hospices for Long Branch ZIP codes, including Hackensack Meridian Hospice, Swan Hospice, Dove Hospice Services Of New Jersey, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Long Branch?

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 $4,702 monthly median income of Long Branch 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 Long Branch. 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 Long Branch, NJ