Respite Care in Wildwood Crest, NJ
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Respite Care in Wildwood Crest, NJ: the local picture
Most older adults in Wildwood Crest live with someone: 53% 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 438 Wildwood Crest residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (26% in Cape May County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Wildwood Crest ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Wildwood Crest compared with Cape May County and New Jersey
| Census figure | Wildwood Crest | Cape May County | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 32% | 26% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 47% | 26% | 27% |
| Residents 65 or older | 44% | 30% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.2% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 8.4% | 6.4% | 9.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.1% | 5.7% | 11% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $61,400 | $73,260 | — |
Older residents in towns around Wildwood Crest
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood, NJ | 1.5 mi | 930 | 37% |
| North Wildwood, NJ | 3.2 mi | 1,855 | 20% |
| Cape May, NJ | 3.9 mi | 921 | 21% |
| Rio Grande, NJ | 3.9 mi | 851 | 34% |
| Whitesboro, NJ | 5.7 mi | 415 | 37% |
| Villas, NJ | 6.1 mi | 2,402 | 37% |
Hospices serving Wildwood Crest
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patient Care Hospice | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | 30 mi | (609) 407-2020 |
| Holy Redeemer Hospice-NJ, Shore | Egg Harbor Twp, NJ | 30 mi | (609) 761-0300 |
| Hospice At Lsmnj, Inc. | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | 30 mi | (609) 380-4302 |
| Angelic Hospice | West Atlantic City, NJ | 34 mi | (609) 822-7979 |
| NJ Health Hospice And Palliative Care | Vineland, NJ | 36 mi | (856) 696-5340 |
Nursing homes near Wildwood Crest (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Cape Center | North Cape May, NJ | 4.7 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (609) 898-8899 |
| Pelican Pointe Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitation | North Cape May, NJ | 5.6 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (609) 898-0677 |
| Complete Care At Court House, LLC | Cape May Court House, NJ | 8.1 mi | 5 of 5 | 120 | (609) 465-7171 |
| Crest Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Cape May Court House, NJ | 9.0 mi | 4 of 5 | 180 | (609) 465-1260 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Wildwood Crest. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Wildwood Crest
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 30% of the $5,117 monthly median income of Wildwood Crest 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.
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.
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Respite Care in Wildwood Crest: common questions
Which hospices serve Wildwood Crest?
Medicare lists 13 hospices for Wildwood Crest ZIP codes, including Patient Care Hospice, Holy Redeemer Hospice-NJ, Shore, Hospice At Lsmnj, Inc..
How much does respite care cost in Wildwood Crest?
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 30% of the $5,117 monthly median income of Wildwood Crest 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 Wildwood Crest. 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.
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