Respite Care in Lyons, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lyons, NJ: the local picture

1,164

residents 65 or older (22% of Lyons)

88%

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

25%

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

1

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lyons ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lyons live with someone: 88% 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 209 Lyons residents aged 65 or older report a disability (25%) (27% in Somerset County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 1 hospice serving Lyons ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lyons compared with Somerset County and New Jersey

Census figure	Lyons	Somerset County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	24%	27%
Residents 65 or older	22%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.1%	6.2%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	4.0%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$213,182	$92,278	—

Older residents in towns around Lyons

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Millington, NJ	1.8 mi	882	20%
Basking Ridge, NJ	1.8 mi	1,512	33%
Stirling, NJ	3.1 mi	334	9.3%
Bernardsville, NJ	4.1 mi	1,514	12%
The Hills, NJ	4.2 mi	2,154	28%
Gillette, NJ	4.9 mi	684	9.5%

Hospices serving Lyons

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Center For Hope Hospice And Palliative Care	Scotch Plains, NJ	9.9 mi	(908) 889-7780

Nursing homes near Lyons (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Skilled Nursing At Fellowship Village	Basking Ridge, NJ	2.5 mi	4 of 5	67	(908) 580-3800
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Berkeley Heights	Berkeley Heights, NJ	5.7 mi	4 of 5	130	(908) 897-1000
Runnells Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare	Berkeley Heights, NJ	6.6 mi	2 of 5	300	(908) 771-5700
Abingdon Care & Rehabilitation Center	Green Brook, NJ	6.7 mi	2 of 5	180	(732) 968-5500

Straight-line miles from the center of Lyons. 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 Lyons

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 9% of the $17,765 monthly median income of Lyons 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 Lyons: common questions

Which hospices serve Lyons?

Medicare lists 1 hospice for Lyons ZIP codes, including Center For Hope Hospice And Palliative Care.

How much does respite care cost in Lyons?

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 9% of the $17,765 monthly median income of Lyons 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 Lyons. 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 Lyons, NJ