Respite Care in The College of New Jersey, NJ
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Respite Care in The College of New Jersey, NJ: the local picture
About 0 The College of New Jersey residents aged 65 or older report a disability. Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 15 hospices serving The College of New Jersey ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
The College of New Jersey compared with Mercer County and New Jersey
| Census figure | The College of New Jersey | Mercer County | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65 or older | 0.0% | 16% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Households with no vehicle | 15% | 11% | 11% |
Older residents in towns around The College of New Jersey
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrenceville, NJ | 3.1 mi | 898 | 8.6% |
| Trenton, NJ | 3.2 mi | 10,831 | 37% |
| Yardley, PA | 3.8 mi | 494 | 20% |
| Pennington, NJ | 3.9 mi | 649 | 26% |
| Morrisville, PA | 4.2 mi | 1,507 | 42% |
| Mercerville, NJ | 5.0 mi | 2,871 | 39% |
Hospices serving The College of New Jersey
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood House Hospice Services Inc | Lawrence Township, NJ | 4.0 mi | (609) 883-6026 |
| Serenity Hospice Care | Trenton, NJ | 6.8 mi | (609) 227-2400 |
| Penn Medicine Hospice Princeton Health | Princeton, NJ | 9.9 mi | (609) 497-4900 |
| Vitality Hospice And Palliative Care | Burlington, NJ | 14 mi | (877) 288-0042 |
| Amedisys Hospice | Burlington, NJ | 14 mi | (609) 245-0095 |
Nursing homes near The College of New Jersey (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred Care At Mercer | Ewing, NJ | 1.2 mi | 4 of 5 | 100 | (609) 882-6900 |
| Greenwood House Home For The Jewish Aged | Trenton, NJ | 1.3 mi | 2 of 5 | 137 | (609) 883-5391 |
| Lawrence Rehab & Hcc/The Meadows At Lawrence | Lawrenceville, NJ | 2.5 mi | 2 of 5 | 180 | (609) 896-0006 |
| Avant Rehabilitation And Care Center | Trenton, NJ | 2.5 mi | 4 of 5 | 149 | (609) 656-9291 |
Straight-line miles from the center of The College of New Jersey. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in The College of New Jersey
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.
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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Respite Care in The College of New Jersey: common questions
Which hospices serve The College of New Jersey?
Medicare lists 15 hospices for The College of New Jersey ZIP codes, including Greenwood House Hospice Services Inc, Serenity Hospice Care, Penn Medicine Hospice Princeton Health.
How much does respite care cost in The College of New Jersey?
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 The College of New Jersey. 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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Respite Care in nearby cities
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- Respite Care in Morrisville, PA
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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.
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