Respite Care in New Brunswick, NJ for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in New Brunswick, NJ: the local picture

3,626

residents 65 or older (6.4% of New Brunswick)

71%

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

37%

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

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve New Brunswick ZIP codes

Most older adults in New Brunswick live with someone: 71% 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 1,294 New Brunswick residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (30% in Middlesex County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 16 hospices serving New Brunswick ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

New Brunswick compared with Middlesex County and New Jersey

Census figure	New Brunswick	Middlesex County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	24%	27%
Residents 65 or older	6.4%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	9.0%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	26%	8.0%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,872	$72,915	—

Older residents in towns around New Brunswick

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Highland Park, NJ	1.3 mi	1,598	31%
East Franklin, NJ	1.5 mi	1,015	56%
Rutgers University-Livingston Campus, NJ	2.1 mi	0	—
Milltown, NJ	2.6 mi	921	37%
Rutgers University-Busch Campus, NJ	2.6 mi	9	—
Somerset, NJ	3.3 mi	3,905	27%

Hospices serving New Brunswick

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Robert Wood Johnson Visiting Nurse, Inc	North Brunswick, NJ	3.0 mi	(732) 224-6991
Martin And Edith Stein Hospice, The	Somerset, NJ	3.1 mi	(732) 227-1212
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care Of New Jersey Ll	Edison, NJ	3.2 mi	(866) 243-2157
Spero Hospice & Palliative Care	East Brunswick, NJ	4.5 mi	(732) 955-6648
Grace Healthcare Services LLC	Edison, NJ	6.4 mi	(732) 225-4100

Nursing homes near New Brunswick (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rose Mountain Care Center	New Brunswick, NJ	0.2 mi	4 of 5	112	(732) 828-2400
Embassy Manor At Edison Nursing And Rehabilitation	Edison, NJ	3.2 mi	3 of 5	280	(732) 985-1500
Parker At Somerset, Inc	Somerset, NJ	3.8 mi	5 of 5	120	(732) 545-4200
Regency Heritage Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Somerset, NJ	3.9 mi	4 of 5	265	(732) 873-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of New Brunswick. 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 New Brunswick

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 36% of the $4,239 monthly median income of New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick: common questions

Which hospices serve New Brunswick?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for New Brunswick ZIP codes, including Robert Wood Johnson Visiting Nurse, Inc, Martin And Edith Stein Hospice, The, Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care Of New Jersey Ll.

How much does respite care cost in New Brunswick?

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 36% of the $4,239 monthly median income of New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick. 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.

More near New Brunswick

More senior care near New Brunswick

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in New Brunswick

More for New Brunswick families

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 New Brunswick, NJ