Respite Care in Riverton, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Riverton, NJ: the local picture

557

residents 65 or older (20% of Riverton)

76%

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

15%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Burlington County)

18

Medicare-certified hospices serve Riverton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Riverton live with someone: 76% 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 70 Riverton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (15%) (30% in Burlington County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 18 hospices serving Riverton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Riverton compared with Burlington County and New Jersey

Census figure	Riverton	Burlington County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	15%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	26%	27%
Residents 65 or older	20%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.3%	7.2%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	3.7%	4.3%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$90,938	$76,695	—

Older residents in towns around Riverton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Palmyra, NJ	1.3 mi	1,413	38%
Moorestown-Lenola, NJ	4.2 mi	2,869	22%
Merchantville, NJ	4.6 mi	565	27%
Cherry Hill Mall, NJ	5.0 mi	2,482	29%
Golden Triangle, NJ	5.9 mi	1,632	27%
Beverly, NJ	6.1 mi	366	28%

Hospices serving Riverton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Lighthouse Hospice	Cherry Hill, NJ	5.6 mi	(856) 414-1155
Compassus-Greater New Jersey	Willingboro, NJ	7.0 mi	(609) 531-0100
Caring Hospice Of South Jersey	Mount Laurel, NJ	7.3 mi	(856) 439-0012
Samaritan Healthcare And Hospice	Mount Laurel, NJ	7.3 mi	(856) 596-1600
Vitality Hospice And Palliative Care	Burlington, NJ	9.8 mi	(877) 288-0042

Nursing homes near Riverton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Riverview Estates Rehab And Senior Living Center	Riverton, NJ	0.4 mi	4 of 5	66	(856) 829-2274
Wynwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Cinnaminson, NJ	1.5 mi	2 of 5	114	(856) 829-9000
River's Edge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Philadelphia, PA	3.1 mi	4 of 5	120	(215) 632-5700
Immaculatemarycenter For Rehabilitation&Healthcare	Philadelphia, PA	3.2 mi	1 of 5	296	(215) 335-2100

Straight-line miles from the center of Riverton. 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 Riverton

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 $7,578 monthly median income of Riverton 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 Riverton: common questions

Which hospices serve Riverton?

Medicare lists 18 hospices for Riverton ZIP codes, including Lighthouse Hospice, Compassus-Greater New Jersey, Caring Hospice Of South Jersey.

How much does respite care cost in Riverton?

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 $7,578 monthly median income of Riverton 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 Riverton. 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 Riverton, NJ