Respite Care in Union Beach, NJ for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Union Beach, NJ: the local picture

628

residents 65 or older (11% of Union Beach)

73%

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

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Monmouth County)

23

Medicare-certified hospices serve Union Beach ZIP codes

Most older adults in Union Beach live with someone: 73% 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 128 Union Beach residents aged 65 or older report a disability (20%) (27% in Monmouth County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 23 hospices serving Union Beach ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Union Beach compared with Monmouth County and New Jersey

Census figure	Union Beach	Monmouth County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	28%	27%
Residents 65 or older	11%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.0%	6.9%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	6.4%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,120	$82,095	—

Older residents in towns around Union Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Keansburg, NJ	0.8 mi	1,216	47%
Keyport, NJ	1.9 mi	1,347	47%
Cliffwood Beach, NJ	2.5 mi	531	29%
North Middletown, NJ	2.8 mi	247	9.3%
Port Monmouth, NJ	3.8 mi	624	35%
Strathmore, NJ	4.1 mi	1,278	15%

Hospices serving Union Beach

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Staten Island University Hospital Univ Hospice	Staten Island, NY	8.8 mi	(718) 226-6450
Grace Healthcare Services LLC	Edison, NJ	11 mi	(732) 225-4100
Caring Hospice Services Of Central Jersey	Edison, NJ	11 mi	(732) 661-9373
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care Of New Jersey Ll	Edison, NJ	13 mi	(866) 243-2157
Dove Hospice Services Of New Jersey, LLC	Manalapan, NJ	15 mi	(732) 547-9436

Nursing homes near Union Beach (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Laurel Bay Health & Rehabilitation Center	Keansburg, NJ	1.4 mi	2 of 5	123	(732) 787-8100
Anchor Care And Rehabilitation Center	Hazlet, NJ	2.0 mi	4 of 5	170	(732) 264-5800
Arnold Walter Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Hazlet, NJ	2.2 mi	3 of 5	202	(732) 787-6300
Complete Care At Bayshore LLC	Holmdel, NJ	3.0 mi	2 of 5	232	(732) 739-9000

Straight-line miles from the center of Union Beach. 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 Union Beach

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 31% of the $4,927 monthly median income of Union Beach 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 Union Beach: common questions

Which hospices serve Union Beach?

Medicare lists 23 hospices for Union Beach ZIP codes, including Staten Island University Hospital Univ Hospice, Grace Healthcare Services LLC, Caring Hospice Services Of Central Jersey.

How much does respite care cost in Union Beach?

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 31% of the $4,927 monthly median income of Union Beach 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 Union Beach. 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 Union Beach, NJ