Respite Care in McGuire AFB, NJ for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in McGuire AFB, NJ: the local picture

85

residents 65 or older (1.9% of McGuire AFB)

100%

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

84%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Burlington County)

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve McGuire AFB ZIP codes

Most older adults in McGuire AFB live with someone: 100% 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 71 McGuire AFB residents aged 65 or older report a disability (84%) (30% in Burlington County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving McGuire AFB ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

McGuire AFB compared with Burlington County and New Jersey

Census figure	McGuire AFB	Burlington County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	84%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	0.0%	26%	27%
Residents 65 or older	1.9%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	7.2%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	4.3%	11%

Older residents in towns around McGuire AFB

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fort Dix, NJ	2.0 mi	240	—
Browns Mills, NJ	3.9 mi	1,797	43%
Country Lake Estates, NJ	6.1 mi	456	27%
Pemberton Heights, NJ	6.7 mi	437	47%
Groveville, NJ	10 mi	820	24%
Bordentown, NJ	11 mi	773	34%

Hospices serving McGuire AFB

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitality Hospice And Palliative Care	Burlington, NJ	14 mi	(877) 288-0042
Serenity Hospice Care	Trenton, NJ	15 mi	(609) 227-2400
Compassus-Greater New Jersey	Willingboro, NJ	16 mi	(609) 531-0100
Samaritan Healthcare And Hospice	Mount Laurel, NJ	18 mi	(856) 596-1600
Holisticare Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC	Toms River, NJ	19 mi	(844) 254-4400

Nursing homes near McGuire AFB (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aspen Hills Healthcare Center	Pemberton, NJ	6.7 mi	1 of 5	204	(609) 836-6000
Mount Holly Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Lumberton, NJ	12 mi	1 of 5	180	(609) 914-8800
Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Whiting, NJ	12 mi	1 of 5	200	(732) 849-4400
Crestwood Manor	Whiting, NJ	13 mi	5 of 5	64	(732) 849-4900

Straight-line miles from the center of McGuire AFB. 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 McGuire AFB

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. 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in McGuire AFB: common questions

Which hospices serve McGuire AFB?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for McGuire AFB ZIP codes, including Vitality Hospice And Palliative Care, Serenity Hospice Care, Compassus-Greater New Jersey.

How much does respite care cost in McGuire AFB?

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. 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 McGuire AFB. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 McGuire AFB, NJ