Respite Care in Packanack Lake, NJ for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Packanack Lake, NJ: the local picture

1,101

residents 65 or older (17% of Packanack Lake)

89%

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

19%

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

24

Medicare-certified hospices serve Packanack Lake ZIP codes

Most older adults in Packanack Lake live with someone: 89% 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 205 Packanack Lake residents aged 65 or older report a disability (19%) (30% in Passaic County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 24 hospices serving Packanack Lake ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Packanack Lake compared with Passaic County and New Jersey

Census figure	Packanack Lake	Passaic County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	25%	27%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.3%	12%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	2.7%	14%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$147,969	$67,066	—

Older residents in towns around Packanack Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Preakness, NJ	1.6 mi	3,785	26%
Lincoln Park, NJ	2.7 mi	2,503	36%
Totowa, NJ	3.1 mi	2,091	29%
Pompton Plains, NJ	3.3 mi	3,854	48%
Haledon, NJ	3.5 mi	1,488	35%
Singac, NJ	3.8 mi	559	16%

Hospices serving Packanack Lake

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vhs Hospice Services Of New Jersey	Woodland Park, NJ	4.4 mi	(973) 256-4636
Faith Hospice Care LLC	Fairfield, NJ	4.4 mi	(973) 244-2480
Suncrest Hospice New Jersey, LLC	Parsippany, NJ	9.7 mi	(862) 701-2820
Valley Hospice	Paramus, NJ	9.9 mi	(201) 291-6000
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Clifton, LLC	Bloomfield, NJ	10 mi	(973) 916-1400

Nursing homes near Packanack Lake (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Atrium Post Acute Care Of Wayne	Wayne, NJ	0.8 mi	4 of 5	209	(973) 694-2100
Avalon Rehab And Care Center	Wayne, NJ	1.3 mi	3 of 5	170	(973) 305-8400
Careone At Wayne	Wayne, NJ	1.5 mi	5 of 5	101	(973) 692-9500
Excel Care At Wayne	Wayne, NJ	2.6 mi	1 of 5	120	(973) 790-5800

Straight-line miles from the center of Packanack Lake. 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 Packanack Lake

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 13% of the $12,331 monthly median income of Packanack Lake 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 Packanack Lake: common questions

Which hospices serve Packanack Lake?

Medicare lists 24 hospices for Packanack Lake ZIP codes, including Vhs Hospice Services Of New Jersey, Faith Hospice Care LLC, Suncrest Hospice New Jersey, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Packanack Lake?

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 13% of the $12,331 monthly median income of Packanack Lake 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 Packanack Lake. 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 Packanack Lake, NJ