Respite Care in Trenton, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Trenton, NJ: the local picture

10,831

residents 65 or older (12% of Trenton)

60%

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

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Mercer County)

19

Medicare-certified hospices serve Trenton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Trenton live with someone: 60% 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 3,890 Trenton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (29% in Mercer County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 19 hospices serving Trenton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Trenton compared with Mercer County and New Jersey

Census figure	Trenton	Mercer County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	31%	27%
Residents 65 or older	12%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	9.6%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	27%	11%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,797	$69,906	—

Older residents in towns around Trenton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Morrisville, PA	1.4 mi	1,507	42%
The College of New Jersey, NJ	3.2 mi	0	—
Mercerville, NJ	3.9 mi	2,871	39%
White Horse, NJ	4.0 mi	2,193	30%
Yardley, PA	4.1 mi	494	20%
Lawrenceville, NJ	5.6 mi	898	8.6%

Hospices serving Trenton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Greenwood House Hospice Services Inc	Lawrence Township, NJ	1.2 mi	(609) 883-6026
Serenity Hospice Care	Trenton, NJ	5.6 mi	(609) 227-2400
Vitality Hospice And Palliative Care	Burlington, NJ	12 mi	(877) 288-0042
Amedisys Hospice	Burlington, NJ	12 mi	(609) 245-0095
Penn Medicine Hospice Princeton Health	Princeton, NJ	12 mi	(609) 497-4900

Nursing homes near Trenton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Belle Care Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Trenton, NJ	0.8 mi	1 of 5	106	(609) 396-2646
Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Trenton, NJ	1.1 mi	not rated	215	(609) 393-8622
Avant Rehabilitation And Care Center	Trenton, NJ	1.7 mi	4 of 5	149	(609) 656-9291
Riverside Health And Rehabilitation Center LLC	Trenton, NJ	1.8 mi	2 of 5	141	(609) 394-3400

Straight-line miles from the center of Trenton. 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 Trenton

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 52% of the $2,983 monthly median income of Trenton 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 Trenton: common questions

Which hospices serve Trenton?

Medicare lists 19 hospices for Trenton ZIP codes, including Greenwood House Hospice Services Inc, Serenity Hospice Care, Vitality Hospice And Palliative Care.

How much does respite care cost in Trenton?

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 52% of the $2,983 monthly median income of Trenton 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 Trenton. 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 Trenton, NJ