Respite Care in Paterson, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Paterson, NJ: the local picture

19,287

residents 65 or older (12% of Paterson)

74%

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

33%

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

20

Medicare-certified hospices serve Paterson ZIP codes

Most older adults in Paterson live with someone: 74% 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 6,240 Paterson residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (30% in Passaic County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 20 hospices serving Paterson ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Paterson compared with Passaic County and New Jersey

Census figure	Paterson	Passaic County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	25%	27%
Residents 65 or older	12%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	12%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	26%	14%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,163	$67,066	—

Older residents in towns around Paterson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Prospect Park, NJ	1.9 mi	763	26%
Haledon, NJ	2.1 mi	1,488	35%
Elmwood Park, NJ	2.4 mi	3,954	25%
Woodland Park, NJ	2.4 mi	2,685	21%
Fair Lawn, NJ	2.8 mi	6,439	25%
Hawthorne, NJ	2.9 mi	4,045	29%

Hospices serving Paterson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vhs Hospice Services Of New Jersey	Woodland Park, NJ	3.5 mi	(973) 256-4636
Valley Hospice	Paramus, NJ	5.5 mi	(201) 291-6000
Amedisys Hospice	Hackensack, NJ	6.2 mi	(201) 342-7766
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Clifton, LLC	Bloomfield, NJ	7.8 mi	(973) 916-1400
Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC	Bloomfield, NJ	7.8 mi	(973) 893-0818

Nursing homes near Paterson (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Barnert Subacute Rehabilitation Center, LLC	Paterson, NJ	1.0 mi	4 of 5	68	(973) 754-0999
Doctors Subacute Healthcare, LLC	Paterson, NJ	1.2 mi	5 of 5	54	(973) 942-8899
Complete Care At Fair Lawn Edge	Paterson, NJ	1.6 mi	3 of 5	180	(973) 754-6700
Atlas Rehabilitation And Healthcare At Daughters O	Clifton, NJ	2.2 mi	3 of 5	210	(973) 772-3700

Straight-line miles from the center of Paterson. 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 Paterson

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 60% of the $2,597 monthly median income of Paterson 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 Paterson: common questions

Which hospices serve Paterson?

Medicare lists 20 hospices for Paterson ZIP codes, including Vhs Hospice Services Of New Jersey, Valley Hospice, Amedisys Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Paterson?

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 60% of the $2,597 monthly median income of Paterson 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 Paterson. 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 Paterson, NJ