Respite Care in Vauxhall, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Vauxhall, NJ: the local picture

769

residents 65 or older (12% of Vauxhall)

75%

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

19%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Union County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Vauxhall ZIP codes

Most older adults in Vauxhall 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 128 Vauxhall residents aged 65 or older report a disability (19%) (28% in Union County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Vauxhall ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Vauxhall compared with Union County and New Jersey

Census figure	Vauxhall	Union County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	26%	27%
Residents 65 or older	12%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.0%	9.8%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	4.2%	10%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$77,984	$72,306	—

Older residents in towns around Vauxhall

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Union, NJ	1.6 mi	269	56%
Kenilworth, NJ	2.7 mi	1,295	30%
Short Hills, NJ	2.7 mi	1,749	21%
Roselle Park, NJ	3.7 mi	2,074	26%
Summit, NJ	4.2 mi	3,305	24%
Roselle, NJ	4.7 mi	3,338	27%

Hospices serving Vauxhall

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Barnabas Health Home Care And Hospice	West Orange, NJ	4.9 mi	(855) 619-4448
Center For Hope Hospice And Palliative Care	Scotch Plains, NJ	7.1 mi	(908) 889-7780
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Clifton, LLC	Bloomfield, NJ	7.7 mi	(973) 916-1400
Atlantic Visiting Nurse	Morristown, NJ	12 mi	(973) 379-8400
Suncrest Hospice New Jersey, LLC	Parsippany, NJ	12 mi	(862) 701-2820

Nursing homes near Vauxhall (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
South Mountain Hc	Vauxhall, NJ	0.3 mi	3 of 5	195	(908) 688-3400
Alliance Care Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Irvington, NJ	1.8 mi	5 of 5	212	(973) 371-7878
Winchester Gardens Health Care Center	Maplewood, NJ	1.8 mi	5 of 5	30	(973) 762-5050
Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center	Union, NJ	3.2 mi	3 of 5	177	(908) 687-7800

Straight-line miles from the center of Vauxhall. 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 Vauxhall

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 24% of the $6,499 monthly median income of Vauxhall 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 Vauxhall: common questions

Which hospices serve Vauxhall?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Vauxhall ZIP codes, including Barnabas Health Home Care And Hospice, Center For Hope Hospice And Palliative Care, Compassionate Care Hospice Of Clifton, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Vauxhall?

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 24% of the $6,499 monthly median income of Vauxhall 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 Vauxhall. 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 Vauxhall, NJ