Respite Care in Upper Greenwood Lake, NJ for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Upper Greenwood Lake, NJ: the local picture

430

residents 65 or older (13% of Upper Greenwood Lake)

82%

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

30%

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

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve Upper Greenwood Lake ZIP codes

Most older adults in Upper Greenwood Lake live with someone: 82% 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 Upper Greenwood Lake residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (30% in Passaic County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 15 hospices serving Upper Greenwood Lake ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Upper Greenwood Lake compared with Passaic County and New Jersey

Census figure	Upper Greenwood Lake	Passaic County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	25%	27%
Residents 65 or older	13%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	12%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	2.3%	14%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$101,161	$67,066	—

Older residents in towns around Upper Greenwood Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Highland Lakes, NJ	4.5 mi	1,024	33%
Warwick, NY	4.9 mi	2,106	30%
Greenwood Lake, NY	5.3 mi	651	40%
Ringwood, NJ	7.9 mi	2,069	26%
Sloatsburg, NY	9.9 mi	450	23%
Florida, NY	10 mi	398	34%

Hospices serving Upper Greenwood Lake

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vhs Hospice Services Of New Jersey	Woodland Park, NJ	23 mi	(973) 256-4636
Valley Hospice	Paramus, NJ	23 mi	(201) 291-6000
Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice	Newton, NJ	24 mi	(973) 383-0115
Amedisys Hospice	Hackensack, NJ	27 mi	(201) 342-7766
Atlantic Visiting Nurse	Morristown, NJ	28 mi	(973) 379-8400

Nursing homes near Upper Greenwood Lake (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Schervier Pavilion	Warwick, NY	5.4 mi	3 of 5	120	(845) 987-5717
Complete Care At Milford Manor LLC	West Milford, NJ	8.4 mi	1 of 5	120	(973) 697-5640
Lakeland Nursing & Rehab	Haskell, NJ	12 mi	4 of 5	201	(973) 839-6000
The Valley View Center For Nursing Care And Rehab	Goshen, NY	12 mi	2 of 5	360	(845) 291-4740

Straight-line miles from the center of Upper Greenwood Lake. 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 Upper Greenwood Lake

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 18% of the $8,430 monthly median income of Upper Greenwood Lake 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 Upper Greenwood Lake: common questions

Which hospices serve Upper Greenwood Lake?

Medicare lists 15 hospices for Upper Greenwood Lake ZIP codes, including Vhs Hospice Services Of New Jersey, Valley Hospice, Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Upper Greenwood Lake?

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 18% of the $8,430 monthly median income of Upper Greenwood Lake 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 Upper Greenwood Lake. 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 Upper Greenwood Lake, NJ