Respite Care in Totowa, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Totowa, NJ: the local picture

2,091

residents 65 or older (19% of Totowa)

81%

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

29%

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

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Totowa ZIP codes

Most older adults in Totowa live with someone: 81% 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 597 Totowa residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (30% in Passaic County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Totowa compared with Passaic County and New Jersey

Census figure	Totowa	Passaic County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	25%	27%
Residents 65 or older	19%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.9%	12%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	14%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,567	$67,066	—

Older residents in towns around Totowa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Woodland Park, NJ	1.6 mi	2,685	21%
Singac, NJ	1.8 mi	559	16%
Great Notch, NJ	2.3 mi	839	23%
Preakness, NJ	2.4 mi	3,785	26%
Montclair State University, NJ	2.8 mi	0	—
Haledon, NJ	2.8 mi	1,488	35%

Hospices serving Totowa

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vhs Hospice Services Of New Jersey	Woodland Park, NJ	1.4 mi	(973) 256-4636
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Clifton, LLC	Bloomfield, NJ	7.1 mi	(973) 916-1400
Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC	Bloomfield, NJ	7.1 mi	(973) 893-0818
Barnabas Health Home Care And Hospice	West Orange, NJ	8.3 mi	(855) 619-4448
Valley Hospice	Paramus, NJ	8.5 mi	(201) 291-6000

Nursing homes near Totowa (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Doctors Subacute Healthcare, LLC	Paterson, NJ	2.0 mi	5 of 5	54	(973) 942-8899
Arbor Glen Center	Cedar Grove, NJ	2.2 mi	2 of 5	122	(973) 256-7220
Complete Care At St Vincents LLC	Cedar Grove, NJ	2.2 mi	5 of 5	151	(973) 754-4800
Preakness Healthcare Center	Wayne, NJ	2.5 mi	2 of 5	406	(973) 585-2132

Straight-line miles from the center of Totowa. 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 Totowa

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 $5,714 monthly median income of Totowa 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 Totowa: common questions

Which hospices serve Totowa?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for Totowa ZIP codes, including Vhs Hospice Services Of New Jersey, Compassionate Care Hospice Of Clifton, LLC, Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Totowa?

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 $5,714 monthly median income of Totowa 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 Totowa. 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 Totowa, NJ