Respite Care in River Edge, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in River Edge, NJ: the local picture

2,006

residents 65 or older (17% of River Edge)

77%

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

24%

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

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve River Edge ZIP codes

Most older adults in River Edge 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 484 River Edge residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (26% in Bergen County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving River Edge ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

River Edge compared with Bergen County and New Jersey

Census figure	River Edge	Bergen County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	24%	27%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	8.4%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	6.3%	7.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$90,398	$82,484	—

Older residents in towns around River Edge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
New Milford, NJ	1.1 mi	2,876	28%
Oradell, NJ	2.1 mi	1,296	24%
Bergenfield, NJ	2.1 mi	4,780	33%
Maywood, NJ	2.1 mi	2,397	36%
Paramus, NJ	2.2 mi	6,971	26%
Hackensack, NJ	2.6 mi	8,315	32%

Hospices serving River Edge

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Valley Hospice	Paramus, NJ	2.1 mi	(201) 291-6000
Amedisys Hospice	Hackensack, NJ	2.7 mi	(201) 342-7766
Holy Name Hospice	Teaneck, NJ	2.8 mi	(201) 833-3188
Visiting Nurse Association Of Englewood, Inc	Englewood, NJ	3.9 mi	(201) 894-3333
Vhs Hospice Services Of New Jersey	Woodland Park, NJ	9.7 mi	(973) 256-4636

Nursing homes near River Edge (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Careone At New Milford	New Milford, NJ	0.6 mi	3 of 5	236	(201) 967-1700
Dellridge Health & Rehabilitation Center	Paramus, NJ	2.2 mi	3 of 5	123	(201) 265-5600
Careone At Ridgewood Avenue	Paramus, NJ	2.2 mi	3 of 5	110	(201) 652-1950
Atlas Rehabilitation And Healthcare At Maywood	Maywood, NJ	2.4 mi	4 of 5	120	(201) 843-8411

Straight-line miles from the center of River Edge. 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 River Edge

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 21% of the $7,533 monthly median income of River Edge 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 River Edge: common questions

Which hospices serve River Edge?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for River Edge ZIP codes, including Valley Hospice, Amedisys Hospice, Holy Name Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in River Edge?

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 21% of the $7,533 monthly median income of River Edge 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 River Edge. 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 River Edge, NJ