Respite Care in Ridgewood, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Ridgewood, NJ: the local picture

3,665

residents 65 or older (14% of Ridgewood)

84%

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

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Bergen County)

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Ridgewood ZIP codes

Most older adults in Ridgewood live with someone: 84% 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 801 Ridgewood residents aged 65 or older report a disability (23%) (26% in Bergen County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 16 hospices serving Ridgewood ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Ridgewood compared with Bergen County and New Jersey

Census figure	Ridgewood	Bergen County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	24%	27%
Residents 65 or older	14%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.3%	8.4%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	5.0%	7.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$160,181	$82,484	—

Older residents in towns around Ridgewood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ	1.5 mi	613	23%
Glen Rock, NJ	1.6 mi	1,512	27%
Midland Park, NJ	1.7 mi	1,569	31%
Waldwick, NJ	2.3 mi	1,694	28%
Hawthorne, NJ	2.9 mi	4,045	29%
Saddle River, NJ	3.1 mi	939	26%

Hospices serving Ridgewood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Valley Hospice	Paramus, NJ	3.4 mi	(201) 291-6000
Amedisys Hospice	Hackensack, NJ	7.2 mi	(201) 342-7766
Holy Name Hospice	Teaneck, NJ	8.2 mi	(201) 833-3188
Vhs Hospice Services Of New Jersey	Woodland Park, NJ	8.6 mi	(973) 256-4636
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Clifton, LLC	Bloomfield, NJ	13 mi	(973) 916-1400

Nursing homes near Ridgewood (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Family Of Caring Healthcare At Ridgewood	Ridgewood, NJ	0.9 mi	5 of 5	96	(201) 445-8200
Ridgewood Center	Ridgewood, NJ	1.0 mi	1 of 5	90	(201) 447-1900
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center	Paramus, NJ	1.3 mi	4 of 5	574	(201) 967-4000
Maple Glen Center	Fairlawn, NJ	2.9 mi	4 of 5	159	(201) 797-9522

Straight-line miles from the center of Ridgewood. 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 Ridgewood

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 $13,348 monthly median income of Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood: common questions

Which hospices serve Ridgewood?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for Ridgewood ZIP codes, including Valley Hospice, Amedisys Hospice, Holy Name Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Ridgewood?

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 $13,348 monthly median income of Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood. 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 Ridgewood, NJ