Respite Care in Mystic Island, NJ for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Mystic Island, NJ: the local picture

2,311

residents 65 or older (28% of Mystic Island)

69%

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Ocean County)

27

Medicare-certified hospices serve Mystic Island ZIP codes

Most older adults in Mystic Island live with someone: 69% 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 979 Mystic Island residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (31% in Ocean County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Mystic Island compared with Ocean County and New Jersey

Census figure	Mystic Island	Ocean County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	30%	27%
Residents 65 or older	28%	23%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.7%	3.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	8.3%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	4.0%	6.0%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,486	$62,752	—

Older residents in towns around Mystic Island

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Tuckerton, NJ	3.2 mi	730	34%
Smithville, NJ	7.1 mi	2,794	32%
Brigantine, NJ	10 mi	2,769	24%
Stockton University, NJ	10 mi	0	—
Beach Haven West, NJ	11 mi	1,759	20%
Pomona, NJ	11 mi	1,891	49%

Hospices serving Mystic Island

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Angelic Hospice	West Atlantic City, NJ	14 mi	(609) 822-7979
Patient Care Hospice	Egg Harbor Township, NJ	18 mi	(609) 407-2020
Holy Redeemer Hospice-NJ, Shore	Egg Harbor Twp, NJ	18 mi	(609) 761-0300
Hospice At Lsmnj, Inc.	Egg Harbor Township, NJ	18 mi	(609) 380-4302
Vna Of Central Jersey Home Care & Hospice	Toms River, NJ	31 mi	(732) 818-6800

Nursing homes near Mystic Island (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Seacrest Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Little Egg Harbor Tw, NJ	0.9 mi	3 of 5	171	(609) 296-9292
Mystic Meadows Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Little Egg Harbor Tw, NJ	4.2 mi	4 of 5	130	(609) 294-3200
Atlas Healthcare At Seashore Gardens	Galloway Township, NJ	10 mi	3 of 5	151	(609) 404-4848
Health Center At Galloway, The	Galloway Township, NJ	11 mi	2 of 5	120	(609) 748-9100

Straight-line miles from the center of Mystic Island. 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 Mystic Island

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 28% of the $5,457 monthly median income of Mystic Island 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 Mystic Island: common questions

Which hospices serve Mystic Island?

Medicare lists 27 hospices for Mystic Island ZIP codes, including Angelic Hospice, Patient Care Hospice, Holy Redeemer Hospice-NJ, Shore.

How much does respite care cost in Mystic Island?

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 28% of the $5,457 monthly median income of Mystic Island 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 Mystic Island. 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 Mystic Island, NJ