Respite Care in Rutherford, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Rutherford, NJ: the local picture

2,951

residents 65 or older (16% of Rutherford)

76%

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

37%

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

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Rutherford ZIP codes

Most older adults in Rutherford 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 1,104 Rutherford residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (26% in Bergen County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Rutherford compared with Bergen County and New Jersey

Census figure	Rutherford	Bergen County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	24%	27%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.5%	8.4%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	5.4%	7.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,135	$82,484	—

Older residents in towns around Rutherford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
East Rutherford, NJ	1.1 mi	1,432	36%
Wallington, NJ	2.3 mi	1,726	35%
Wood-Ridge, NJ	2.3 mi	1,848	14%
Carlstadt, NJ	2.3 mi	1,287	35%
North Arlington, NJ	2.6 mi	2,883	25%
Passaic, NJ	2.8 mi	7,301	37%

Hospices serving Rutherford

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Clifton, LLC	Bloomfield, NJ	4.5 mi	(973) 916-1400
Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC	Bloomfield, NJ	4.5 mi	(973) 893-0818
Bayada Hospice	North Bergen, NJ	4.6 mi	(201) 630-2158
Amedisys Hospice	Hackensack, NJ	5.5 mi	(201) 342-7766
Holy Name Hospice	Teaneck, NJ	7.0 mi	(201) 833-3188

Nursing homes near Rutherford (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Complete Care At Hamilton, LLC	Passaic, NJ	3.2 mi	5 of 5	120	(973) 773-7070
Complete Care At Chestnut Hill LLC	Passaic, NJ	3.5 mi	1 of 5	111	(973) 777-7800
Optima Care Fountains	Secaucus, NJ	3.6 mi	1 of 5	334	(201) 863-8866
Alaris Health At Kearny	Kearny, NJ	4.8 mi	4 of 5	120	(201) 955-7067

Straight-line miles from the center of Rutherford. 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 Rutherford

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 27% of the $5,761 monthly median income of Rutherford 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 Rutherford: common questions

Which hospices serve Rutherford?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for Rutherford ZIP codes, including Compassionate Care Hospice Of Clifton, LLC, Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC, Bayada Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Rutherford?

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 27% of the $5,761 monthly median income of Rutherford 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 Rutherford. 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 Rutherford, NJ