Respite Care in Pines Lake, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Pines Lake, NJ: the local picture

856

residents 65 or older (30% of Pines Lake)

85%

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

8.8%

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

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pines Lake ZIP codes

Most older adults in Pines Lake 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 67 Pines Lake residents aged 65 or older report a disability (8.8%) (30% in Passaic County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 14 hospices serving Pines Lake ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Pines Lake compared with Passaic County and New Jersey

Census figure	Pines Lake	Passaic County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	8.8%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	25%	27%
Residents 65 or older	30%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.7%	12%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	1.2%	14%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$153,029	$67,066	—

Older residents in towns around Pines Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pompton Lakes, NJ	1.2 mi	1,812	18%
Oakland, NJ	2.5 mi	2,235	23%
Riverdale, NJ	2.7 mi	933	36%
Franklin Lakes, NJ	3.1 mi	2,380	20%
Pompton Plains, NJ	3.1 mi	3,854	48%
Wanaque, NJ	3.3 mi	2,617	37%

Hospices serving Pines Lake

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Faith Hospice Care LLC	Fairfield, NJ	8.2 mi	(973) 244-2480
Vhs Hospice Services Of New Jersey	Woodland Park, NJ	8.4 mi	(973) 256-4636
Valley Hospice	Paramus, NJ	11 mi	(201) 291-6000
Suncrest Hospice New Jersey, LLC	Parsippany, NJ	12 mi	(862) 701-2820
Life Source Services LLC	Oradell, NJ	12 mi	(201) 523-9745

Nursing homes near Pines Lake (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Arbor Ridge Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Wayne, NJ	0.5 mi	3 of 5	120	(973) 835-3871
Complete Care At Wayne Hills Rehab & Resp Center	Wayne, NJ	0.7 mi	1 of 5	120	(973) 839-4500
Oakland Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Oakland, NJ	0.9 mi	3 of 5	215	(201) 337-3300
Llanfair House Care & Rehabilitation Center	Wayne, NJ	1.5 mi	2 of 5	180	(973) 835-7443

Straight-line miles from the center of Pines 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 Pines 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 12% of the $12,752 monthly median income of Pines 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 Pines Lake: common questions

Which hospices serve Pines Lake?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Pines Lake ZIP codes, including Faith Hospice Care LLC, Vhs Hospice Services Of New Jersey, Valley Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Pines 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 12% of the $12,752 monthly median income of Pines 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 Pines 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 Pines Lake, NJ