Hospice Support in Suffern, NY: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Suffern, NY: the local picture

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Suffern ZIP codes

243

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

43%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (24% in Rockland County)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Rockland County)

Medicare lists 9 hospices whose service area includes Suffern ZIP codes, the nearest offices being United Hospice in New City (7.9 mi) and Valley Hospice in Paramus (12 mi).

940 Suffern 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.

Suffern compared with Rockland County and New York

Census figure	Suffern	Rockland County	New York
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	24%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.0%	8.0%	8.3%
Residents 65 or older	19%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	7.9%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,696	$82,999	—

Older residents in towns around Suffern

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Montebello, NY	2.1 mi	560	30%
Airmont, NY	2.4 mi	1,368	20%
Viola, NY	3.2 mi	1,283	46%
Monsey, NY	3.4 mi	2,035	6.0%
Ramsey, NJ	3.5 mi	2,264	26%
Kaser, NY	3.8 mi	115	47%

Hospices serving Suffern

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
United Hospice	New City, NY	7.9 mi	(845) 634-4974
Valley Hospice	Paramus, NJ	12 mi	(201) 291-6000
Amedisys Hospice	Hackensack, NJ	16 mi	(201) 342-7766
Holy Name Hospice	Teaneck, NJ	17 mi	(201) 833-3188
Visiting Nurse Association Of Englewood, Inc	Englewood, NJ	17 mi	(201) 894-3333
Jansen Hospice And Palliative Care	White Plains, NY	21 mi	(914) 787-6158

Straight-line miles from the center of Suffern. 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 Suffern

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 33% of the $4,975 monthly median income of Suffern 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 Suffern: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Suffern?

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 33% of the $4,975 monthly median income of Suffern 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.

In-Home Hospice Support in Suffern, NY