Respite Care in White House Station, NJ for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in White House Station, NJ: the local picture

1,398

residents 65 or older (35% of White House Station)

83%

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

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (23% in Hunterdon County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve White House Station ZIP codes

Most older adults in White House Station live with someone: 83% 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 395 White House Station residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (23% in Hunterdon County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving White House Station ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

White House Station compared with Hunterdon County and New Jersey

Census figure	White House Station	Hunterdon County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	23%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	21%	27%
Residents 65 or older	35%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	10%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.4%	5.0%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	3.3%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,875	$92,323	—

Older residents in towns around White House Station

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bradley Gardens, NJ	6.7 mi	1,735	22%
Neshanic Station, NJ	6.7 mi	734	20%
Bridgewater Center, NJ	6.8 mi	1,003	34%
High Bridge, NJ	7.0 mi	425	21%
Raritan, NJ	7.5 mi	1,171	25%
Clinton, NJ	7.5 mi	375	25%

Hospices serving White House Station

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Community Care Hospice	Somerville, NJ	5.0 mi	(908) 725-9355
Hunterdon Hospice Inc	Flemington, NJ	8.0 mi	(908) 788-6600
Visiting Nurse Association Of Northern New Jersey	Morristown, NJ	19 mi	(973) 539-1216
Atlantic Visiting Nurse	Morristown, NJ	19 mi	(973) 379-8400
Center For Hope Hospice And Palliative Care	Scotch Plains, NJ	21 mi	(908) 889-7780

Nursing homes near White House Station (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rolling Hills Care Center	Lebanon, NJ	5.1 mi	1 of 5	67	(908) 236-2011
Hunterdon Care Center LLC	Flemington, NJ	7.2 mi	4 of 5	185	(908) 788-9292
Waterfront Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Raritan, NJ	7.9 mi	5 of 5	138	(908) 526-8950
Bridgeway Care And Rehab Center At Bridgewater	Bridgewater, NJ	7.9 mi	2 of 5	151	(908) 722-7022

Straight-line miles from the center of White House Station. 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 White House Station

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 $5,573 monthly median income of White House Station 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 White House Station: common questions

Which hospices serve White House Station?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for White House Station ZIP codes, including Community Care Hospice, Hunterdon Hospice Inc, Visiting Nurse Association Of Northern New Jersey.

How much does respite care cost in White House Station?

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 $5,573 monthly median income of White House Station 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 White House Station. 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 White House Station, NJ