Respite Care in Yardville, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Yardville, NJ: the local picture

1,546

residents 65 or older (25% of Yardville)

70%

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Mercer County)

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Yardville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Yardville 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 629 Yardville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (29% in Mercer County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 16 hospices serving Yardville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Yardville compared with Mercer County and New Jersey

Census figure	Yardville	Mercer County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	31%	27%
Residents 65 or older	25%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.7%	9.6%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	11%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,803	$69,906	—

Older residents in towns around Yardville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Groveville, NJ	1.3 mi	820	24%
White Horse, NJ	2.0 mi	2,193	30%
Hamilton Square, NJ	2.7 mi	2,701	22%
Robbinsville Center, NJ	2.9 mi	245	49%
Bordentown, NJ	3.5 mi	773	34%
Mercerville, NJ	3.7 mi	2,871	39%

Hospices serving Yardville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Serenity Hospice Care	Trenton, NJ	3.3 mi	(609) 227-2400
Greenwood House Hospice Services Inc	Lawrence Township, NJ	4.7 mi	(609) 883-6026
Penn Medicine Hospice Princeton Health	Princeton, NJ	13 mi	(609) 497-4900
Vitality Hospice And Palliative Care	Burlington, NJ	13 mi	(877) 288-0042
Amedisys Hospice	Burlington, NJ	13 mi	(609) 245-0095

Nursing homes near Yardville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Accela Post Acute Care At Hamilton	Hamilton, NJ	2.2 mi	2 of 5	55	(609) 631-2555
Preferred Care At Hamilton	Hamilton Square, NJ	2.7 mi	5 of 5	126	(609) 586-1114
Complete Care At Mercerville LLC	Hamilton Township, NJ	3.1 mi	5 of 5	114	(609) 586-7500
Hamilton Grove Healthcare And Rehabilitation, LLC	Hamilton, NJ	3.8 mi	2 of 5	218	(609) 588-5800

Straight-line miles from the center of Yardville. 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 Yardville

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 31% of the $4,984 monthly median income of Yardville 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 Yardville: common questions

Which hospices serve Yardville?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for Yardville ZIP codes, including Serenity Hospice Care, Greenwood House Hospice Services Inc, Penn Medicine Hospice Princeton Health.

How much does respite care cost in Yardville?

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 31% of the $4,984 monthly median income of Yardville 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 Yardville. 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 Yardville, NJ