Respite Care in Point Pleasant, NJ for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Point Pleasant, NJ: the local picture

3,586

residents 65 or older (19% of Point Pleasant)

76%

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

21%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Ocean County)

25

Medicare-certified hospices serve Point Pleasant ZIP codes

Most older adults in Point Pleasant live with someone: 76% 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 736 Point Pleasant residents aged 65 or older report a disability (21%) (31% in Ocean County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 25 hospices serving Point Pleasant ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Point Pleasant compared with Ocean County and New Jersey

Census figure	Point Pleasant	Ocean County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	30%	27%
Residents 65 or older	19%	23%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	3.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	8.3%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	1.2%	6.0%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$85,227	$62,752	—

Older residents in towns around Point Pleasant

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ	1.7 mi	970	26%
Brielle, NJ	1.9 mi	1,084	20%
Manasquan, NJ	2.9 mi	1,189	16%
Ramtown, NJ	5.0 mi	924	25%
Spring Lake Heights, NJ	5.1 mi	1,165	14%
Spring Lake, NJ	5.7 mi	1,029	28%

Hospices serving Point Pleasant

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Affinity Care Of NJ, LLC	Brick, NJ	3.4 mi	(732) 800-9494
Embracing Hospice Care Of New Jersey	Wall, NJ	6.3 mi	(732) 974-2545
Swan Hospice	Lakewood, NJ	7.1 mi	(908) 818-1700
Vna Of Central Jersey Home Care & Hospice	Toms River, NJ	8.3 mi	(732) 818-6800
Hackensack Meridian Hospice	Neptune, NJ	9.1 mi	(732) 751-3750

Nursing homes near Point Pleasant (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Crest Pointe Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Pt Pleasant, NJ	0.5 mi	1 of 5	118	(732) 295-9300
Complete Care At Brick LLC	Brick, NJ	3.1 mi	3 of 5	137	(732) 206-8000
Willow Springs Rehabilitation And Healthcare Cente	Brick, NJ	3.4 mi	4 of 5	164	(732) 840-3700
Complete Care At Laurelton, LLC	Brick, NJ	3.4 mi	3 of 5	180	(732) 458-6600

Straight-line miles from the center of Point Pleasant. 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 Point Pleasant

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 22% of the $7,102 monthly median income of Point Pleasant 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 Point Pleasant: common questions

Which hospices serve Point Pleasant?

Medicare lists 25 hospices for Point Pleasant ZIP codes, including Affinity Care Of NJ, LLC, Embracing Hospice Care Of New Jersey, Swan Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Point Pleasant?

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 22% of the $7,102 monthly median income of Point Pleasant 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 Point Pleasant. 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 Point Pleasant, NJ