Respite Care in Wharton, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Wharton, NJ: the local picture

1,465

residents 65 or older (20% of Wharton)

72%

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

26%

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

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Wharton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Wharton live with someone: 72% 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 384 Wharton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (27% in Morris County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 14 hospices serving Wharton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Wharton compared with Morris County and New Jersey

Census figure	Wharton	Morris County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	25%	27%
Residents 65 or older	20%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	7.1%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	5.1%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,341	$88,443	—

Older residents in towns around Wharton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Dover, NJ	1.1 mi	2,854	23%
Mount Hope, NJ	1.9 mi	1,377	28%
Rockaway, NJ	3.0 mi	1,146	25%
White Meadow Lake, NJ	3.8 mi	1,192	26%
Mount Arlington, NJ	3.8 mi	1,488	41%
Landing, NJ	4.6 mi	826	24%

Hospices serving Wharton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Visiting Nurse Association Of Northern New Jersey	Morristown, NJ	8.4 mi	(973) 539-1216
Atlantic Visiting Nurse	Morristown, NJ	8.4 mi	(973) 379-8400
Suncrest Hospice New Jersey, LLC	Parsippany, NJ	8.8 mi	(862) 701-2820
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Northern NJ, LLC	Rockaway, NJ	8.9 mi	(973) 726-3855
Ennoble Care	Hackettstown, NJ	14 mi	(973) 435-9463

Nursing homes near Wharton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Dwelling Place At St Clares	Dover, NJ	0.8 mi	5 of 5	28	(973) 989-3500
Excel Care At Dover	Dover, NJ	1.1 mi	2 of 5	155	(973) 361-5200
Merry Heart Nursing Home	Succasunna, NJ	4.8 mi	3 of 5	113	(973) 584-4000
Morris View Healthcare Center	Morristown, NJ	5.2 mi	2 of 5	313	(973) 285-2800

Straight-line miles from the center of Wharton. 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 Wharton

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 28% of the $5,445 monthly median income of Wharton 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 Wharton: common questions

Which hospices serve Wharton?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Wharton ZIP codes, including Visiting Nurse Association Of Northern New Jersey, Atlantic Visiting Nurse, Suncrest Hospice New Jersey, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Wharton?

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 28% of the $5,445 monthly median income of Wharton 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 Wharton. 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 Wharton, NJ