Respite Care in Whippany, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Whippany, NJ: the local picture

1,734

residents 65 or older (19% of Whippany)

70%

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

29%

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

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve Whippany ZIP codes

Most older adults in Whippany live with someone: 70% 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 477 Whippany residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (27% in Morris County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Whippany compared with Morris County and New Jersey

Census figure	Whippany	Morris County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	25%	27%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	2.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.0%	7.1%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	4.3%	5.1%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$91,250	$88,443	—

Older residents in towns around Whippany

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Cedar Knolls, NJ	1.9 mi	1,087	12%
Troy Hills, NJ	2.2 mi	1,039	25%
Parsippany, NJ	2.8 mi	4,567	36%
Morris Plains, NJ	3.1 mi	1,095	23%
Florham Park, NJ	3.5 mi	2,872	21%
Morristown, NJ	3.6 mi	2,935	24%

Hospices serving Whippany

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Suncrest Hospice New Jersey, LLC	Parsippany, NJ	2.7 mi	(862) 701-2820
Visiting Nurse Association Of Northern New Jersey	Morristown, NJ	4.1 mi	(973) 539-1216
Atlantic Visiting Nurse	Morristown, NJ	4.1 mi	(973) 379-8400
Life Hospice	Livingston, NJ	5.7 mi	(973) 607-4930
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic	Livingston, NJ	5.7 mi	(973) 994-4738

Nursing homes near Whippany (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Careone At Hanover Township	Whippany, NJ	0.4 mi	2 of 5	94	(973) 599-7500
Livia Health And Senior Living	East Hanover, NJ	1.6 mi	5 of 5	86	(973) 995-6700
Troy Hills Center	Parsippany, NJ	1.8 mi	3 of 5	130	(973) 887-8080
Careone At Parsippany	Parsippany Troy Hill, NJ	2.7 mi	4 of 5	118	(973) 952-5300

Straight-line miles from the center of Whippany. 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 Whippany

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 20% of the $7,604 monthly median income of Whippany 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 Whippany: common questions

Which hospices serve Whippany?

Medicare lists 15 hospices for Whippany ZIP codes, including Suncrest Hospice New Jersey, LLC, Visiting Nurse Association Of Northern New Jersey, Atlantic Visiting Nurse.

How much does respite care cost in Whippany?

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 20% of the $7,604 monthly median income of Whippany 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 Whippany. 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 Whippany, NJ