Respite Care in Toms River, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Toms River, NJ: the local picture

18,961

residents 65 or older (20% of Toms River)

70%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Ocean County)

30

Medicare-certified hospices serve Toms River ZIP codes

Most older adults in Toms River live with someone: 70% 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 5,962 Toms River residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (31% in Ocean County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 30 hospices serving Toms River ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Toms River compared with Ocean County and New Jersey

Census figure	Toms River	Ocean County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	30%	27%
Residents 65 or older	20%	23%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	3.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.9%	8.3%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	6.0%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,008	$62,752	—

Older residents in towns around Toms River

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Leisure Village East, NJ	3.3 mi	3,064	34%
Leisure Village, NJ	3.4 mi	2,102	44%
Pine Lake Park, NJ	3.8 mi	1,290	40%
Holiday City South, NJ	3.8 mi	2,808	34%
South Toms River, NJ	4.0 mi	289	27%
Beachwood, NJ	4.7 mi	2,182	22%

Hospices serving Toms River

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Holisticare Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC	Toms River, NJ	1.9 mi	(844) 254-4400
Vna Of Central Jersey Home Care & Hospice	Toms River, NJ	2.1 mi	(732) 818-6800
Affinity Care Of NJ, LLC	Brick, NJ	5.1 mi	(732) 800-9494
Swan Hospice	Lakewood, NJ	6.3 mi	(908) 818-1700
Embracing Hospice Care Of New Jersey	Wall, NJ	14 mi	(732) 974-2545

Nursing homes near Toms River (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Complete Care At Bey Lea, LLC	Toms River, NJ	0.6 mi	4 of 5	120	(732) 240-0090
Rose Garden Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Toms River, NJ	0.9 mi	2 of 5	128	(732) 505-4477
Hampton Ridge Healthcare And Rehabilitation	Toms River, NJ	2.1 mi	4 of 5	204	(732) 286-5005
Childrens Specialized Hospital Toms River	Toms River, NJ	2.1 mi	5 of 5	26	(732) 797-3800

Straight-line miles from the center of Toms River. 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 Toms River

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 29% of the $5,251 monthly median income of Toms River 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 Toms River: common questions

Which hospices serve Toms River?

Medicare lists 30 hospices for Toms River ZIP codes, including Holisticare Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC, Vna Of Central Jersey Home Care & Hospice, Affinity Care Of NJ, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Toms River?

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 29% of the $5,251 monthly median income of Toms River 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 Toms River. 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 Toms River, NJ