Montclair State University, New Jersey

Respite Care in Montclair State University, NJ

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Local figures

Respite Care in Montclair State University, NJ: the local picture

0
residents 65 or older (0.0% of Montclair State University)
27
Medicare-certified hospices serve Montclair State University ZIP codes
$17.83
median hourly wage of home care aides in New Jersey (BLS, May 2025)

About 0 Montclair State University residents aged 65 or older report a disability. Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 27 hospices serving Montclair State University ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Montclair State University compared with Passaic County and New Jersey

Census figureMontclair State UniversityPassaic CountyNew Jersey
Residents 65 or older0.0%16%17%
Residents 85 or older0.0%1.9%2.1%

Older residents in towns around Montclair State University

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Great Notch, NJ0.7 mi83923%
Upper Montclair, NJ1.6 mi1,83515%
Woodland Park, NJ1.7 mi2,68521%
Clifton, NJ2.0 mi17,46334%
Brookdale, NJ2.4 mi1,57532%
Singac, NJ2.7 mi55916%

Hospices serving Montclair State University

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Vhs Hospice Services Of New JerseyWoodland Park, NJ1.5 mi(973) 256-4636
Hospice Of New Jersey, LLCBloomfield, NJ4.3 mi(973) 893-0818
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Clifton, LLCBloomfield, NJ4.3 mi(973) 916-1400
Faith Hospice Care LLCFairfield, NJ5.2 mi(973) 244-2480
Barnabas Health Home Care And HospiceWest Orange, NJ6.3 mi(855) 619-4448

Nursing homes near Montclair State University (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Complete Care At Cedar GroveCedar Grove, NJ1.3 mi4 of 5190(973) 239-9300
Complete Care At St Vincents LLCCedar Grove, NJ1.5 mi5 of 5151(973) 754-4800
Alaris Health At Cedar GroveCedar Grove, NJ1.9 mi4 of 5230(973) 571-6600
Canterbury At Cedar GroveCedar Grove, NJ2.0 mi3 of 5180(973) 239-7600

Straight-line miles from the center of Montclair State University. 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 Montclair State University

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 Montclair State University: common questions

Which hospices serve Montclair State University?

Medicare lists 27 hospices for Montclair State University ZIP codes, including Vhs Hospice Services Of New Jersey, Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC, Compassionate Care Hospice Of Clifton, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Montclair State University?

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 Montclair State University. 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.

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