Respite Care in Peapack and Gladstone, NJ for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Peapack and Gladstone, NJ: the local picture

441

residents 65 or older (17% of Peapack and Gladstone)

85%

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

16%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Somerset County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Peapack and Gladstone ZIP codes

Most older adults in Peapack and Gladstone live with someone: 85% 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 69 Peapack and Gladstone residents aged 65 or older report a disability (16%) (27% in Somerset County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Peapack and Gladstone ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Peapack and Gladstone compared with Somerset County and New Jersey

Census figure	Peapack and Gladstone	Somerset County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	16%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	24%	27%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	6.2%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	1.9%	4.0%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$146,198	$92,278	—

Older residents in towns around Peapack and Gladstone

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bernardsville, NJ	3.4 mi	1,514	12%
Mendham, NJ	4.6 mi	1,051	22%
The Hills, NJ	4.6 mi	2,154	28%
Basking Ridge, NJ	5.1 mi	1,512	33%
Lyons, NJ	6.0 mi	1,164	25%
Millington, NJ	7.8 mi	882	20%

Hospices serving Peapack and Gladstone

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Atlantic Visiting Nurse	Morristown, NJ	10 mi	(973) 379-8400
Martin And Edith Stein Hospice, The	Somerset, NJ	17 mi	(732) 227-1212
Life Hospice	Livingston, NJ	18 mi	(973) 607-4930
Ascend Hospice	Cranford, NJ	19 mi	(908) 931-9080
Homeside Hospice LLC	Cranford, NJ	19 mi	(732) 381-3444

Nursing homes near Peapack and Gladstone (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Skilled Nursing At Fellowship Village	Basking Ridge, NJ	5.7 mi	4 of 5	67	(908) 580-3800
Holly Manor Center	Mendham, NJ	7.1 mi	3 of 5	124	(973) 543-2500
Complete Care At Green Knoll	Bridgewater, NJ	8.7 mi	4 of 5	176	(908) 526-8600
Waterfront Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Raritan, NJ	9.6 mi	5 of 5	138	(908) 526-8950

Straight-line miles from the center of Peapack and Gladstone. 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 Peapack and Gladstone

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 $12,183 monthly median income of Peapack and Gladstone 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 Peapack and Gladstone: common questions

Which hospices serve Peapack and Gladstone?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Peapack and Gladstone ZIP codes, including Atlantic Visiting Nurse, Martin And Edith Stein Hospice, The, Life Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Peapack and Gladstone?

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 $12,183 monthly median income of Peapack and Gladstone 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 Peapack and Gladstone. 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 Peapack and Gladstone

More senior care near Peapack and Gladstone

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Peapack and Gladstone

More for Peapack and Gladstone 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 Peapack and Gladstone, NJ