Respite Care in Middlesex, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Middlesex, NJ: the local picture

2,876

residents 65 or older (20% of Middlesex)

83%

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

31%

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

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Middlesex ZIP codes

Most older adults in Middlesex live with someone: 83% 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 902 Middlesex residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (30% in Middlesex County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 17 hospices serving Middlesex ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Middlesex compared with Middlesex County and New Jersey

Census figure	Middlesex	Middlesex County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	24%	27%
Residents 65 or older	20%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	9.0%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	9.4%	8.0%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,948	$72,915	—

Older residents in towns around Middlesex

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Dunellen, NJ	2.0 mi	1,053	22%
South Bound Brook, NJ	2.1 mi	640	26%
Bound Brook, NJ	2.1 mi	1,706	33%
Franklin Center, NJ	3.7 mi	2,246	30%
Finderne, NJ	4.1 mi	1,404	16%
Rutgers University-Busch Campus, NJ	4.1 mi	9	—

Hospices serving Middlesex

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Piscataway, NJ	2.6 mi	(732) 562-8800
Martin And Edith Stein Hospice, The	Somerset, NJ	5.1 mi	(732) 227-1212
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care Of New Jersey Ll	Edison, NJ	6.6 mi	(866) 243-2157
Center For Hope Hospice And Palliative Care	Scotch Plains, NJ	8.1 mi	(908) 889-7780
Robert Wood Johnson Visiting Nurse, Inc	North Brunswick, NJ	8.4 mi	(732) 224-6991

Nursing homes near Middlesex (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Careone At Somerset Valley	Bound Brook, NJ	1.0 mi	4 of 5	64	(732) 469-2000
Accelerate Skilled Nursing And Rehab Piscataway	Piscataway, NJ	2.8 mi	2 of 5	124	(732) 917-2900
Abingdon Care & Rehabilitation Center	Green Brook, NJ	3.0 mi	2 of 5	180	(732) 968-5500
Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center	Somerset, NJ	3.8 mi	3 of 5	148	(732) 653-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Middlesex. 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 Middlesex

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 24% of the $6,412 monthly median income of Middlesex 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 Middlesex: common questions

Which hospices serve Middlesex?

Medicare lists 17 hospices for Middlesex ZIP codes, including Gentiva, Martin And Edith Stein Hospice, The, Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care Of New Jersey Ll.

How much does respite care cost in Middlesex?

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 24% of the $6,412 monthly median income of Middlesex 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 Middlesex. 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 Middlesex, NJ