Respite Care in Old Tappan, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Old Tappan, NJ: the local picture

1,301

residents 65 or older (22% of Old Tappan)

95%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Bergen County)

18

Medicare-certified hospices serve Old Tappan ZIP codes

Most older adults in Old Tappan live with someone: 95% 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 415 Old Tappan residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (26% in Bergen County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 18 hospices serving Old Tappan ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Old Tappan compared with Bergen County and New Jersey

Census figure	Old Tappan	Bergen County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	5.1%	24%	27%
Residents 65 or older	22%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.9%	8.4%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	5.7%	7.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$129,881	$82,484	—

Older residents in towns around Old Tappan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Tappan, NY	1.7 mi	1,425	30%
Northvale, NJ	2.0 mi	922	23%
Harrington Park, NJ	2.2 mi	1,077	26%
Norwood, NJ	2.8 mi	1,296	24%
Orangeburg, NY	2.9 mi	1,117	35%
Pearl River, NY	2.9 mi	3,060	33%

Hospices serving Old Tappan

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Life Source Services LLC	Oradell, NJ	5.5 mi	(201) 523-9745
Valley Hospice	Paramus, NJ	6.8 mi	(201) 291-6000
Visiting Nurse Association Of Englewood, Inc	Englewood, NJ	8.9 mi	(201) 894-3333
Holy Name Hospice	Teaneck, NJ	9.2 mi	(201) 833-3188
Amedisys Hospice	Hackensack, NJ	10 mi	(201) 342-7766

Nursing homes near Old Tappan (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Buckingham At Norwood, The	Norwood, NJ	1.5 mi	2 of 5	240	(201) 768-6222
Family Of Caring At Park Ridge LLC	Park Ridge, NJ	2.7 mi	1 of 5	210	(201) 505-1777
Jewish Home At Rockleigh	Rockleigh, NJ	3.1 mi	4 of 5	196	(201) 784-1414
Careone At Valley	Westwood, NJ	3.2 mi	5 of 5	98	(201) 664-8888

Straight-line miles from the center of Old Tappan. 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 Old Tappan

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 14% of the $10,823 monthly median income of Old Tappan 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 Old Tappan: common questions

Which hospices serve Old Tappan?

Medicare lists 18 hospices for Old Tappan ZIP codes, including Life Source Services LLC, Valley Hospice, Visiting Nurse Association Of Englewood, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Old Tappan?

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 14% of the $10,823 monthly median income of Old Tappan 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 Old Tappan. 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 Old Tappan, NJ