Respite Care in Stockton University, NJ for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Stockton University, NJ: the local picture

0

residents 65 or older (0.0% of Stockton University)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Stockton University ZIP codes

$17.83

median hourly wage of home care aides in New Jersey (BLS, May 2025)

About 0 Stockton University residents aged 65 or older report a disability. Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Stockton University ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Stockton University compared with Atlantic County and New Jersey

Census figure	Stockton University	Atlantic County	New Jersey
Residents 65 or older	0.0%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	2.0%	2.1%

Older residents in towns around Stockton University

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pomona, NJ	1.1 mi	1,891	49%
Smithville, NJ	3.8 mi	2,794	32%
Absecon, NJ	5.2 mi	1,615	38%
Egg Harbor City, NJ	6.0 mi	840	47%
McKee City, NJ	6.2 mi	1,871	53%
Pleasantville, NJ	6.9 mi	2,624	37%

Hospices serving Stockton University

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Angelic Hospice	West Atlantic City, NJ	7.0 mi	(609) 822-7979
Patient Care Hospice	Egg Harbor Township, NJ	8.3 mi	(609) 407-2020
Holy Redeemer Hospice-NJ, Shore	Egg Harbor Twp, NJ	8.3 mi	(609) 761-0300
NJ Health Hospice And Palliative Care	Vineland, NJ	25 mi	(856) 696-5340
Heartland Hospice	Laurel Springs, NJ	33 mi	(856) 251-0707

Nursing homes near Stockton University (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Royal Suites Health Care & Rehabilitation	Galloway Township, NJ	0.6 mi	3 of 5	186	(609) 748-9900
Health Center At Galloway, The	Galloway Township, NJ	0.7 mi	2 of 5	120	(609) 748-9100
Atlas Healthcare At Seashore Gardens	Galloway Township, NJ	1.0 mi	3 of 5	151	(609) 404-4848
Preferred Care At Absecon	Absecon, NJ	4.0 mi	5 of 5	162	(609) 646-5400

Straight-line miles from the center of Stockton University. 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 Stockton University

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.

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Questions

Respite Care in Stockton University: common questions

Which hospices serve Stockton University?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Stockton University ZIP codes, including Angelic Hospice, Patient Care Hospice, Holy Redeemer Hospice-NJ, Shore.

How much does respite care cost in Stockton University?

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 Stockton University. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Stockton University, NJ