Respite Care in Port Monmouth, NJ for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Port Monmouth, NJ: the local picture

624

residents 65 or older (20% of Port Monmouth)

49%

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

35%

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

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Port Monmouth ZIP codes

Most older adults in Port Monmouth live with someone: 49% 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 217 Port Monmouth residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (27% in Monmouth County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Port Monmouth ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Port Monmouth compared with Monmouth County and New Jersey

Census figure	Port Monmouth	Monmouth County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	28%	27%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	6.9%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	13%	6.4%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,417	$82,095	—

Older residents in towns around Port Monmouth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
North Middletown, NJ	1.0 mi	247	9.3%
Keansburg, NJ	3.1 mi	1,216	47%
Union Beach, NJ	3.8 mi	628	20%
Atlantic Highlands, NJ	4.5 mi	1,162	23%
Keyport, NJ	5.2 mi	1,347	47%
Fair Haven, NJ	6.0 mi	631	19%

Hospices serving Port Monmouth

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hackensack Meridian Hospice	Neptune, NJ	16 mi	(732) 751-3750
Spero Hospice & Palliative Care	East Brunswick, NJ	16 mi	(732) 955-6648
Dove Hospice Services Of New Jersey, LLC	Manalapan, NJ	17 mi	(732) 547-9436
Ascend Hospice	Cranford, NJ	19 mi	(908) 931-9080
Gentiva	Piscataway, NJ	21 mi	(732) 562-8800

Nursing homes near Port Monmouth (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Arnold Walter Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Hazlet, NJ	2.4 mi	3 of 5	202	(732) 787-6300
Laurel Bay Health & Rehabilitation Center	Keansburg, NJ	2.5 mi	2 of 5	123	(732) 787-8100
Careone At Middletown	Atlantic Highlands, NJ	3.2 mi	2 of 5	127	(732) 291-3400
Anchor Care And Rehabilitation Center	Hazlet, NJ	4.8 mi	4 of 5	170	(732) 264-5800

Straight-line miles from the center of Port Monmouth. 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 Port Monmouth

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 48% of the $3,201 monthly median income of Port Monmouth 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 Port Monmouth: common questions

Which hospices serve Port Monmouth?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Port Monmouth ZIP codes, including Hackensack Meridian Hospice, Spero Hospice & Palliative Care, Dove Hospice Services Of New Jersey, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Port Monmouth?

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 48% of the $3,201 monthly median income of Port Monmouth 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 Port Monmouth. 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 Port Monmouth, NJ