Turnersville, New Jersey

Respite Care in Turnersville, NJ

A few hours, a day or a weekend of cover so the family member doing the caring can rest, work, see a doctor or travel. Post what you need in Turnersville for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Respite Care in Turnersville, NJ: the local picture

533
residents 65 or older (17% of Turnersville)
75%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
30%
of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Gloucester County)
21
Medicare-certified hospices serve Turnersville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Turnersville live with someone: 75% 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 161 Turnersville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (32% in Gloucester County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 21 hospices serving Turnersville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Turnersville compared with Gloucester County and New Jersey

Census figureTurnersvilleGloucester CountyNew Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability30%32%30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone25%24%27%
Residents 65 or older17%17%17%
Residents 85 or older1.6%1.8%2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)5.8%7.5%9.7%
Households with no vehicle4.6%5.2%11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$71,688$69,384—

Older residents in towns around Turnersville

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Blackwood, NJ2.3 mi73142%
Sicklerville, NJ4.2 mi6,01128%
Pitman, NJ4.3 mi1,83434%
Sewell, NJ4.4 mi43032%
Pine Hill, NJ4.5 mi1,29137%
Clementon, NJ4.9 mi98041%

Hospices serving Turnersville

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Transcend Hospice And Palliative CareSewell, NJ2.0 mi(856) 854-0565
Heartland HospiceLaurel Springs, NJ3.9 mi(856) 251-0707
Holy Redeemer Hospice-NJ, SouthRunnemede, NJ5.9 mi(856) 939-4040
Bayada At Inspira, Home Health And HospiceWest Deptford, NJ9.7 mi(856) 845-8220
Suncrest Health Services, LLCMarlton, NJ12 mi(856) 519-9200

Nursing homes near Turnersville (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Elmwood Hills Healthcare Center LLCBlackwood, NJ1.9 mi2 of 5300(856) 374-6600
The Center For Rehab & Nursing Washington TownshipSewell, NJ1.9 mi3 of 5190(856) 557-0105
Atlas Rehabilitation And Healthcare At WashingtonSewell, NJ3.4 mi3 of 5120(856) 218-4200
Advanced Subacute Rehabilitation Center At SewellSewell, NJ4.1 mi2 of 5139(856) 468-2500

Straight-line miles from the center of Turnersville. 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 Turnersville

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 26% of the $5,974 monthly median income of Turnersville 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in Turnersville: common questions

Which hospices serve Turnersville?

Medicare lists 21 hospices for Turnersville ZIP codes, including Transcend Hospice And Palliative Care, Heartland Hospice, Holy Redeemer Hospice-NJ, South.

How much does respite care cost in Turnersville?

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 26% of the $5,974 monthly median income of Turnersville 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 Turnersville. 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.

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.

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