Respite Care in Yorketown, NJ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Yorketown, NJ: the local picture

988

residents 65 or older (14% of Yorketown)

81%

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

23%

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

28

Medicare-certified hospices serve Yorketown ZIP codes

Most older adults in Yorketown live with someone: 81% 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 215 Yorketown residents aged 65 or older report a disability (23%) (27% in Monmouth County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 28 hospices serving Yorketown ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Yorketown compared with Monmouth County and New Jersey

Census figure	Yorketown	Monmouth County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	28%	27%
Residents 65 or older	14%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.5%	6.9%	9.7%
Households with no vehicle	3.3%	6.4%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$108,466	$82,095	—

Older residents in towns around Yorketown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Robertsville, NJ	3.3 mi	1,915	25%
Freehold, NJ	4.6 mi	1,751	29%
East Freehold, NJ	5.5 mi	559	14%
West Freehold, NJ	5.7 mi	2,027	32%
Concordia, NJ	5.7 mi	2,213	24%
Jamesburg, NJ	6.1 mi	686	29%

Hospices serving Yorketown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Dove Hospice Services Of New Jersey, LLC	Manalapan, NJ	1.6 mi	(732) 547-9436
Spero Hospice & Palliative Care	East Brunswick, NJ	9.2 mi	(732) 955-6648
Robert Wood Johnson Visiting Nurse, Inc	North Brunswick, NJ	13 mi	(732) 224-6991
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care Of New Jersey Ll	Edison, NJ	15 mi	(866) 243-2157
Hackensack Meridian Hospice	Neptune, NJ	16 mi	(732) 751-3750

Nursing homes near Yorketown (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Accela Rehab And Care Center At Manalapan	Manalapan, NJ	0.9 mi	2 of 5	132	(732) 446-3600
Applewood Village, Inc	Freehold, NJ	4.0 mi	5 of 5	60	(732) 303-7403
Roosevelt Care Center At Old Bridge	Old Bridge, NJ	4.3 mi	5 of 5	180	(732) 360-9830
Manor, The	Freehold, NJ	4.9 mi	4 of 5	123	(732) 431-5200

Straight-line miles from the center of Yorketown. 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 Yorketown

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 17% of the $9,039 monthly median income of Yorketown 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 Yorketown: common questions

Which hospices serve Yorketown?

Medicare lists 28 hospices for Yorketown ZIP codes, including Dove Hospice Services Of New Jersey, LLC, Spero Hospice & Palliative Care, Robert Wood Johnson Visiting Nurse, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Yorketown?

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 17% of the $9,039 monthly median income of Yorketown 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 Yorketown. 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 Yorketown, NJ