Respite Care in Riverdale, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Riverdale, NJ: the local picture

933

residents 65 or older (23% of Riverdale)

77%

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

36%

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

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Riverdale ZIP codes

Most older adults in Riverdale 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 335 Riverdale residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (27% in Morris County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Riverdale ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Riverdale compared with Morris County and New Jersey

Census figure	Riverdale	Morris County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	25%	27%
Residents 65 or older	23%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.1%	7.1%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	5.1%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$93,293	$88,443	—

Older residents in towns around Riverdale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pompton Lakes, NJ	1.5 mi	1,812	18%
Butler, NJ	1.7 mi	1,304	27%
Pompton Plains, NJ	2.0 mi	3,854	48%
Pines Lake, NJ	2.7 mi	856	8.8%
Bloomingdale, NJ	2.9 mi	1,300	21%
Wanaque, NJ	3.5 mi	2,617	37%

Hospices serving Riverdale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Valley Hospice	Paramus, NJ	13 mi	(201) 291-6000
Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC	Bloomfield, NJ	15 mi	(973) 893-0818
Visiting Nurse Association Of Northern New Jersey	Morristown, NJ	17 mi	(973) 539-1216
Atlantic Visiting Nurse	Morristown, NJ	17 mi	(973) 379-8400
Ascend Hospice	Cranford, NJ	24 mi	(908) 931-9080

Nursing homes near Riverdale (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cedar Crest/Mountainview Gardens	Pompton Plains, NJ	1.1 mi	4 of 5	113	(973) 831-3504
Health Center At Bloomingdale	Bloomingdale, NJ	1.4 mi	5 of 5	120	(973) 283-1700
Phoenix Center For Rehabilitation And Pediatrics	Haskell, NJ	1.8 mi	3 of 5	227	(973) 839-2119
Complete Care At Wayne Hills Rehab & Resp Center	Wayne, NJ	2.1 mi	1 of 5	120	(973) 839-4500

Straight-line miles from the center of Riverdale. 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 Riverdale

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 20% of the $7,774 monthly median income of Riverdale 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 Riverdale: common questions

Which hospices serve Riverdale?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Riverdale ZIP codes, including Valley Hospice, Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC, Visiting Nurse Association Of Northern New Jersey.

How much does respite care cost in Riverdale?

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 20% of the $7,774 monthly median income of Riverdale 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 Riverdale. 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 Riverdale, NJ