Respite Care in Secaucus, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Secaucus, NJ: the local picture

3,294

residents 65 or older (15% of Secaucus)

70%

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Hudson County)

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve Secaucus ZIP codes

Most older adults in Secaucus live with someone: 70% 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 899 Secaucus residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (32% in Hudson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 15 hospices serving Secaucus ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Secaucus compared with Hudson County and New Jersey

Census figure	Secaucus	Hudson County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	31%	27%
Residents 65 or older	15%	13%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.8%	19%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	13%	33%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,438	$46,154	—

Older residents in towns around Secaucus

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Union City, NJ	2.1 mi	8,359	48%
East Rutherford, NJ	2.6 mi	1,432	36%
West New York, NJ	3.1 mi	6,557	38%
North Arlington, NJ	3.1 mi	2,883	25%
Carlstadt, NJ	3.1 mi	1,287	35%
Hoboken, NJ	3.3 mi	4,015	29%

Hospices serving Secaucus

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bayada Hospice	North Bergen, NJ	2.3 mi	(201) 630-2158
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Clifton, LLC	Bloomfield, NJ	6.5 mi	(973) 916-1400
Amedisys Hospice	Hackensack, NJ	7.4 mi	(201) 342-7766
Holy Name Hospice	Teaneck, NJ	8.1 mi	(201) 833-3188
Barnabas Health Home Care And Hospice	West Orange, NJ	9.9 mi	(855) 619-4448

Nursing homes near Secaucus (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Optima Care Fountains	Secaucus, NJ	0.5 mi	1 of 5	334	(201) 863-8866
Optima Care Castle Hill	Union City, NJ	2.0 mi	2 of 5	215	(201) 348-0818
Manhattanview Ctr For Rehabilitation And Healthcar	Union City, NJ	2.3 mi	4 of 5	127	(201) 325-8400
Harbour View Senior Living Corp	North Bergen, NJ	2.5 mi	2 of 5	84	(201) 867-3585

Straight-line miles from the center of Secaucus. 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 Secaucus

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 24% of the $6,537 monthly median income of Secaucus 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 Secaucus: common questions

Which hospices serve Secaucus?

Medicare lists 15 hospices for Secaucus ZIP codes, including Bayada Hospice, Compassionate Care Hospice Of Clifton, LLC, Amedisys Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Secaucus?

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 24% of the $6,537 monthly median income of Secaucus 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 Secaucus. 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.

More near Secaucus

More senior care near Secaucus

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Other care in Secaucus

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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 Secaucus, NJ