Respite Care in Somerdale, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Somerdale, NJ: the local picture

1,295

residents 65 or older (23% of Somerdale)

75%

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Camden County)

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Somerdale ZIP codes

Most older adults in Somerdale live with someone: 75% 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 392 Somerdale residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (36% in Camden County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Somerdale compared with Camden County and New Jersey

Census figure	Somerdale	Camden County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	36%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	29%	27%
Residents 65 or older	23%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	12%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	9.0%	11%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,558	$62,127	—

Older residents in towns around Somerdale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Magnolia, NJ	1.1 mi	919	29%
Stratford, NJ	1.2 mi	934	31%
Echelon, NJ	1.5 mi	1,753	45%
Lawnside, NJ	1.6 mi	739	36%
Ashland, NJ	2.2 mi	1,894	32%
Barrington, NJ	2.3 mi	1,385	47%

Hospices serving Somerdale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Holy Redeemer Hospice-NJ, South	Runnemede, NJ	2.8 mi	(856) 939-4040
Heartland Hospice	Laurel Springs, NJ	3.0 mi	(856) 251-0707
Lighthouse Hospice	Cherry Hill, NJ	5.9 mi	(856) 414-1155
Caring Hospice Of South Jersey	Mount Laurel, NJ	9.4 mi	(856) 439-0012
Samaritan Healthcare And Hospice	Mount Laurel, NJ	9.4 mi	(856) 596-1600

Nursing homes near Somerdale (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Laurel Manor Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Stratford, NJ	1.5 mi	4 of 5	106	(856) 784-2400
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Voorhees	Voorhees, NJ	2.3 mi	3 of 5	120	(856) 454-9100
Lions Gate	Voorhees, NJ	2.5 mi	5 of 5	110	(856) 667-3100
Echelon Care & Rehab	Voorhees, NJ	2.8 mi	4 of 5	240	(856) 346-1200

Straight-line miles from the center of Somerdale. 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 Somerdale

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 $5,713 monthly median income of Somerdale 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 Somerdale: common questions

Which hospices serve Somerdale?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Somerdale ZIP codes, including Holy Redeemer Hospice-NJ, South, Heartland Hospice, Lighthouse Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Somerdale?

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 $5,713 monthly median income of Somerdale 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 Somerdale. 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 Somerdale, NJ