Respite Care in Phillipsburg, NJ for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Phillipsburg, NJ: the local picture

2,277

residents 65 or older (15% of Phillipsburg)

69%

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

30%

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

20

Medicare-certified hospices serve Phillipsburg ZIP codes

Most older adults in Phillipsburg live with someone: 69% 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 660 Phillipsburg residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (27% in Warren County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Phillipsburg compared with Warren County and New Jersey

Census figure	Phillipsburg	Warren County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	27%	27%
Residents 65 or older	15%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	6.8%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	16%	5.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,125	$66,679	—

Older residents in towns around Phillipsburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Easton, PA	2.1 mi	3,303	32%
Greenwich, NJ	2.4 mi	174	15%
Chestnut Hill, PA	2.6 mi	1,446	19%
Wilson, PA	3.3 mi	1,117	33%
Palmer Heights, PA	4.6 mi	1,142	29%
Eastlawn Gardens, PA	6.8 mi	754	19%

Hospices serving Phillipsburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Family Pillars Hospice Inc	Bethlehem, PA	11 mi	(610) 372-4400
Advantage Home Health And Hospice	Bethlehem, PA	12 mi	(888) 264-3501
St Luke's Hospice	Bethlehem, PA	12 mi	(484) 526-1100
Family Pillars Palliative Care Hospice, LLC	Center Valley, PA	17 mi	(201) 218-1447
Ennoble Care	Hackettstown, NJ	21 mi	(973) 435-9463

Nursing homes near Phillipsburg (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Complete Care At Phillipsburg, LLC	Phillipsburg, NJ	0.7 mi	3 of 5	60	(908) 454-2627
Complete Care At Brakeley Park	Phillipsburg, NJ	1.1 mi	2 of 5	120	(908) 859-2800
Lopatcong Center	Phillipsburg, NJ	1.2 mi	3 of 5	153	(908) 859-0200
Gardens For Memory Care At Easton, The	Easton, PA	1.8 mi	3 of 5	115	(610) 253-3573

Straight-line miles from the center of Phillipsburg. 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 Phillipsburg

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 32% of the $4,844 monthly median income of Phillipsburg 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 Phillipsburg: common questions

Which hospices serve Phillipsburg?

Medicare lists 20 hospices for Phillipsburg ZIP codes, including Family Pillars Hospice Inc, Advantage Home Health And Hospice, St Luke's Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Phillipsburg?

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 32% of the $4,844 monthly median income of Phillipsburg 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 Phillipsburg. 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 Phillipsburg, NJ