Respite Care in Wanamassa, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Wanamassa, NJ: the local picture

584

residents 65 or older (14% of Wanamassa)

74%

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

20%

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

19

Medicare-certified hospices serve Wanamassa ZIP codes

Most older adults in Wanamassa live with someone: 74% 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 117 Wanamassa 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 19 hospices serving Wanamassa ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Wanamassa compared with Monmouth County and New Jersey

Census figure	Wanamassa	Monmouth County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	28%	27%
Residents 65 or older	14%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.2%	6.9%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	2.0%	6.4%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$114,190	$82,095	—

Older residents in towns around Wanamassa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Asbury Park, NJ	1.4 mi	1,914	37%
Oakhurst, NJ	1.7 mi	676	19%
Ocean Grove, NJ	2.1 mi	1,129	13%
Neptune City, NJ	2.5 mi	614	23%
Bradley Beach, NJ	2.6 mi	1,062	13%
Shark River Hills, NJ	3.2 mi	683	18%

Hospices serving Wanamassa

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hackensack Meridian Hospice	Neptune, NJ	2.9 mi	(732) 751-3750
Embracing Hospice Care Of New Jersey	Wall, NJ	5.2 mi	(732) 974-2545
Swan Hospice	Lakewood, NJ	14 mi	(908) 818-1700
Affinity Care Of NJ, LLC	Brick, NJ	14 mi	(732) 800-9494
Dove Hospice Services Of New Jersey, LLC	Manalapan, NJ	17 mi	(732) 547-9436

Nursing homes near Wanamassa (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
King Manor Care And Rehabilitation Center	Neptune, NJ	1.4 mi	1 of 5	120	(732) 774-3500
Complete Care At Ocean Grove LLC	Ocean Grove, NJ	2.0 mi	2 of 5	147	(732) 481-8300
Coral Harbor Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Neptune City, NJ	2.2 mi	3 of 5	110	(732) 774-8300
Jersey Shore Post Acute Rehabilitation And Nursing	Neptune, NJ	2.3 mi	3 of 5	105	(732) 774-3550

Straight-line miles from the center of Wanamassa. 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 Wanamassa

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 16% of the $9,516 monthly median income of Wanamassa 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 Wanamassa: common questions

Which hospices serve Wanamassa?

Medicare lists 19 hospices for Wanamassa ZIP codes, including Hackensack Meridian Hospice, Embracing Hospice Care Of New Jersey, Swan Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Wanamassa?

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 16% of the $9,516 monthly median income of Wanamassa 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 Wanamassa. 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 Wanamassa, NJ