Hospice Support in Poughkeepsie, NY: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Poughkeepsie, NY: the local picture

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Poughkeepsie ZIP codes

660

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

43%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (30% in Dutchess County)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Dutchess County)

Medicare lists 2 hospices whose service area includes Poughkeepsie ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Hudson Valley Hospice in Poughkeepsie (0.7 mi) and Hospice Of Orange & Sullivan Counties Inc in Newburgh (13 mi).

2,088 Poughkeepsie residents 65 or older live alone (43% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Poughkeepsie compared with Dutchess County and New York

Census figure	Poughkeepsie	Dutchess County	New York
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.3%	2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.8%	6.4%	8.3%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	7.9%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,207	$69,468	—

Older residents in towns around Poughkeepsie

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Arlington, NY	1.1 mi	445	46%
Vassar College, NY	1.5 mi	47	19%
Marist College, NY	2.0 mi	0	—
Fairview, NY	2.6 mi	894	34%
Spackenkill, NY	2.8 mi	1,072	9.4%
Highland, NY	2.9 mi	1,592	38%

Hospices serving Poughkeepsie

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hudson Valley Hospice	Poughkeepsie, NY	0.7 mi	(845) 485-2273
Hospice Of Orange & Sullivan Counties Inc	Newburgh, NY	13 mi	(845) 561-6111

Straight-line miles from the center of Poughkeepsie. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in Poughkeepsie

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $4,101 monthly median income of Poughkeepsie households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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 CDPAP in New York: how to get paid to care for a family member.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Hospice Support in Poughkeepsie: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Poughkeepsie?

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $4,101 monthly median income of Poughkeepsie households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

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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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