Respite Care in Shrewsbury, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Shrewsbury, NJ: the local picture

1,023

residents 65 or older (24% of Shrewsbury)

77%

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

30%

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

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Shrewsbury ZIP codes

Most older adults in Shrewsbury 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 277 Shrewsbury residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (27% in Monmouth County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Shrewsbury ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Shrewsbury compared with Monmouth County and New Jersey

Census figure	Shrewsbury	Monmouth County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	28%	27%
Residents 65 or older	24%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	5.2%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.8%	6.9%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	9.4%	6.4%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,491	$82,095	—

Older residents in towns around Shrewsbury

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Little Silver, NJ	1.4 mi	1,130	18%
Red Bank, NJ	1.6 mi	2,682	19%
Oceanport, NJ	2.1 mi	1,479	20%
Eatontown, NJ	2.4 mi	3,122	26%
Fair Haven, NJ	2.6 mi	631	19%
West Long Branch, NJ	3.3 mi	1,274	28%

Hospices serving Shrewsbury

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hackensack Meridian Hospice	Neptune, NJ	8.1 mi	(732) 751-3750
Embracing Hospice Care Of New Jersey	Wall, NJ	11 mi	(732) 974-2545
Dove Hospice Services Of New Jersey, LLC	Manalapan, NJ	15 mi	(732) 547-9436
Swan Hospice	Lakewood, NJ	18 mi	(908) 818-1700
Affinity Care Of NJ, LLC	Brick, NJ	20 mi	(732) 800-9494

Nursing homes near Shrewsbury (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Complete Care At Shrewsbury LLC	Shrewsbury, NJ	1.5 mi	3 of 5	140	(732) 676-5800
Redbank Center For Rehabilitation And Healing	Red Bank, NJ	1.7 mi	2 of 5	180	(732) 741-8811
Atrium At Navesink Harbor, The	Red Bank, NJ	1.9 mi	2 of 5	43	(732) 842-3400
Shore Pointe Care Center	Eatontown, NJ	2.4 mi	2 of 5	178	(732) 542-4700

Straight-line miles from the center of Shrewsbury. 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 Shrewsbury

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 29% of the $5,374 monthly median income of Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury: common questions

Which hospices serve Shrewsbury?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Shrewsbury ZIP codes, including Hackensack Meridian Hospice, Embracing Hospice Care Of New Jersey, Dove Hospice Services Of New Jersey, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Shrewsbury?

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 29% of the $5,374 monthly median income of Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury. 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 Shrewsbury, NJ