Respite Care in Six Mile Run, NJ for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Six Mile Run, NJ: the local picture

450

residents 65 or older (16% of Six Mile Run)

82%

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

54%

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

31

Medicare-certified hospices serve Six Mile Run ZIP codes

Most older adults in Six Mile Run live with someone: 82% 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 241 Six Mile Run residents aged 65 or older report a disability (54%) (27% in Somerset County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 31 hospices serving Six Mile Run ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Six Mile Run compared with Somerset County and New Jersey

Census figure	Six Mile Run	Somerset County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	24%	27%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	6.2%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	8.3%	4.0%	11%

Older residents in towns around Six Mile Run

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Franklin Park, NJ	1.8 mi	1,677	26%
Somerset, NJ	3.2 mi	3,905	27%
Blackwells Mills, NJ	3.5 mi	1,326	22%
East Franklin, NJ	3.7 mi	1,015	56%
Kendall Park, NJ	4.2 mi	1,428	18%
Franklin Center, NJ	4.3 mi	2,246	30%

Hospices serving Six Mile Run

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Martin And Edith Stein Hospice, The	Somerset, NJ	2.7 mi	(732) 227-1212
Robert Wood Johnson Visiting Nurse, Inc	North Brunswick, NJ	2.9 mi	(732) 224-6991
Gentiva	Piscataway, NJ	6.9 mi	(732) 562-8800
Spero Hospice & Palliative Care	East Brunswick, NJ	7.3 mi	(732) 955-6648
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care Of New Jersey Ll	Edison, NJ	7.9 mi	(866) 243-2157

Nursing homes near Six Mile Run (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Regency Heritage Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Somerset, NJ	2.3 mi	4 of 5	265	(732) 873-2000
Parker At Somerset, Inc	Somerset, NJ	3.7 mi	5 of 5	120	(732) 545-4200
Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center	Somerset, NJ	4.1 mi	3 of 5	148	(732) 653-3000
Rose Mountain Care Center	New Brunswick, NJ	4.7 mi	4 of 5	112	(732) 828-2400

Straight-line miles from the center of Six Mile Run. 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 Six Mile Run

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. 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 Six Mile Run: common questions

Which hospices serve Six Mile Run?

Medicare lists 31 hospices for Six Mile Run ZIP codes, including Martin And Edith Stein Hospice, The, Robert Wood Johnson Visiting Nurse, Inc, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Six Mile Run?

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. 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 Six Mile Run. 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 Six Mile Run, NJ