Respite Care in Spotswood, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Spotswood, NJ: the local picture

1,820

residents 65 or older (22% of Spotswood)

72%

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Middlesex County)

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Spotswood ZIP codes

Most older adults in Spotswood live with someone: 72% 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 748 Spotswood residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (30% in Middlesex County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Spotswood compared with Middlesex County and New Jersey

Census figure	Spotswood	Middlesex County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	24%	27%
Residents 65 or older	22%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.9%	9.0%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	9.1%	8.0%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,924	$72,915	—

Older residents in towns around Spotswood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Old Bridge, NJ	3.2 mi	5,188	33%
South River, NJ	3.7 mi	2,155	26%
Jamesburg, NJ	4.0 mi	686	29%
Milltown, NJ	4.5 mi	921	37%
Rossmoor, NJ	5.8 mi	2,733	30%
Dayton, NJ	6.2 mi	989	19%

Hospices serving Spotswood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Spero Hospice & Palliative Care	East Brunswick, NJ	2.5 mi	(732) 955-6648
Dove Hospice Services Of New Jersey, LLC	Manalapan, NJ	8.1 mi	(732) 547-9436
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care Of New Jersey Ll	Edison, NJ	8.5 mi	(866) 243-2157
Martin And Edith Stein Hospice, The	Somerset, NJ	9.3 mi	(732) 227-1212
Grace Healthcare Services LLC	Edison, NJ	10 mi	(732) 225-4100

Nursing homes near Spotswood (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Careone At East Brunswick	East Brunswick, NJ	1.8 mi	3 of 5	132	(732) 967-0100
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Old Bridge	Old Bridge, NJ	2.2 mi	4 of 5	120	(732) 254-8200
Reformed Church Home	Old Bridge, NJ	3.1 mi	5 of 5	108	(732) 607-9230
Preferred Care At Old Bridge, LLC	Old Bridge, NJ	3.6 mi	5 of 5	140	(732) 360-2277

Straight-line miles from the center of Spotswood. 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 Spotswood

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 38% of the $4,077 monthly median income of Spotswood 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 Spotswood: common questions

Which hospices serve Spotswood?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for Spotswood ZIP codes, including Spero Hospice & Palliative Care, Dove Hospice Services Of New Jersey, LLC, Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care Of New Jersey Ll.

How much does respite care cost in Spotswood?

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 38% of the $4,077 monthly median income of Spotswood 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 Spotswood. 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 Spotswood, NJ