Respite Care in Raritan, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Raritan, NJ: the local picture

1,171

residents 65 or older (14% of Raritan)

77%

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

25%

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

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve Raritan ZIP codes

Most older adults in Raritan live with someone: 77% 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 278 Raritan residents aged 65 or older report a disability (25%) (27% in Somerset County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 15 hospices serving Raritan ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Raritan compared with Somerset County and New Jersey

Census figure	Raritan	Somerset County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	24%	27%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	6.2%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	4.3%	4.0%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,769	$92,278	—

Older residents in towns around Raritan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bradley Gardens, NJ	0.9 mi	1,735	22%
Somerville, NJ	2.0 mi	1,947	34%
Bridgewater Center, NJ	2.2 mi	1,003	34%
Green Knoll, NJ	2.8 mi	1,661	33%
Manville, NJ	3.6 mi	2,223	37%
Finderne, NJ	3.8 mi	1,404	16%

Hospices serving Raritan

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Community Care Hospice	Somerville, NJ	2.5 mi	(908) 725-9355
Martin And Edith Stein Hospice, The	Somerset, NJ	9.0 mi	(732) 227-1212
Hunterdon Hospice Inc	Flemington, NJ	11 mi	(908) 788-6600
Robert Wood Johnson Visiting Nurse, Inc	North Brunswick, NJ	12 mi	(732) 224-6991
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care Of New Jersey Ll	Edison, NJ	14 mi	(866) 243-2157

Nursing homes near Raritan (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Waterfront Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Raritan, NJ	0.8 mi	5 of 5	138	(908) 526-8950
Bridgeway Care And Rehab Center At Bridgewater	Bridgewater, NJ	0.8 mi	2 of 5	151	(908) 722-7022
Complete Care At Green Knoll	Bridgewater, NJ	2.0 mi	4 of 5	176	(908) 526-8600
The Arbor At Laurel Circle	Bridgewater, NJ	2.8 mi	5 of 5	64	(908) 595-6500

Straight-line miles from the center of Raritan. 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 Raritan

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 33% of the $4,731 monthly median income of Raritan 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 Raritan: common questions

Which hospices serve Raritan?

Medicare lists 15 hospices for Raritan ZIP codes, including Community Care Hospice, Martin And Edith Stein Hospice, The, Hunterdon Hospice Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Raritan?

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 33% of the $4,731 monthly median income of Raritan 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 Raritan. 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 Raritan, NJ