Respite Care in North Cape May, NJ
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Respite Care in North Cape May, NJ: the local picture
Most older adults in North Cape May live with someone: 63% 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 420 North Cape May residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (26% in Cape May County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 13 hospices serving North Cape May ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
North Cape May compared with Cape May County and New Jersey
| Census figure | North Cape May | Cape May County | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 35% | 26% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 37% | 26% | 27% |
| Residents 65 or older | 32% | 30% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 4.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 3.5% | 6.4% | 9.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 11% | 5.7% | 11% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $66,985 | $73,260 | — |
Older residents in towns around North Cape May
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas, NJ | 2.6 mi | 2,402 | 37% |
| Cape May, NJ | 3.9 mi | 921 | 21% |
| Rio Grande, NJ | 4.7 mi | 851 | 34% |
| Wildwood Crest, NJ | 6.1 mi | 1,363 | 32% |
| Whitesboro, NJ | 6.3 mi | 415 | 37% |
| Wildwood, NJ | 7.1 mi | 930 | 37% |
Hospices serving North Cape May
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patient Care Hospice | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | 33 mi | (609) 407-2020 |
| Holy Redeemer Hospice-NJ, Shore | Egg Harbor Twp, NJ | 33 mi | (609) 761-0300 |
| Hospice At Lsmnj, Inc. | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | 33 mi | (609) 380-4302 |
| NJ Health Hospice And Palliative Care | Vineland, NJ | 35 mi | (856) 696-5340 |
| Angelic Hospice | West Atlantic City, NJ | 37 mi | (609) 822-7979 |
Nursing homes near North Cape May (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelican Pointe Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitation | North Cape May, NJ | 0.5 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (609) 898-0677 |
| North Cape Center | North Cape May, NJ | 1.5 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (609) 898-8899 |
| Complete Care At Court House, LLC | Cape May Court House, NJ | 10 mi | 5 of 5 | 120 | (609) 465-7171 |
| Crest Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Cape May Court House, NJ | 11 mi | 4 of 5 | 180 | (609) 465-1260 |
Straight-line miles from the center of North Cape May. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in North Cape May
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 $5,582 monthly median income of North Cape May 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.
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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Respite Care in North Cape May: common questions
Which hospices serve North Cape May?
Medicare lists 13 hospices for North Cape May ZIP codes, including Patient Care Hospice, Holy Redeemer Hospice-NJ, Shore, Hospice At Lsmnj, Inc..
How much does respite care cost in North Cape May?
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 $5,582 monthly median income of North Cape May 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 North Cape May. 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.
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