Respite Care in Beaver Dam Lake, NY for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Beaver Dam Lake, NY: the local picture

391

residents 65 or older (11% of Beaver Dam Lake)

89%

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

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Orange County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Beaver Dam Lake ZIP codes

Most older adults in Beaver Dam Lake live with someone: 89% 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 173 Beaver Dam Lake residents aged 65 or older report a disability (44%) (34% in Orange County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Beaver Dam Lake ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Beaver Dam Lake compared with Orange County and New York

Census figure	Beaver Dam Lake	Orange County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	30%	29%
Residents 65 or older	11%	15%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.6%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	11%	13%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	9.4%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,750	$61,135	—

Older residents in towns around Beaver Dam Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Washingtonville, NY	1.8 mi	987	29%
Vails Gate, NY	4.0 mi	629	32%
Firthcliffe, NY	4.8 mi	1,020	37%
South Blooming Grove, NY	5.0 mi	295	24%
New Windsor, NY	5.3 mi	1,804	30%
Maybrook, NY	5.7 mi	835	46%

Hospices serving Beaver Dam Lake

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Orange & Sullivan Counties Inc	Newburgh, NY	7.8 mi	(845) 561-6111
United Hospice	New City, NY	21 mi	(845) 634-4974
Jansen Hospice And Palliative Care	White Plains, NY	33 mi	(914) 787-6158
Valley Hospice	Paramus, NJ	34 mi	(201) 291-6000
Ascend Hospice	Cranford, NJ	55 mi	(908) 931-9080

Nursing homes near Beaver Dam Lake (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sapphire Nursing At Meadow Hill	Newburgh, NY	6.2 mi	4 of 5	190	(845) 564-1700
Campbell Hall Rehabilitation Center Inc	Campbell Hall, NY	8.1 mi	1 of 5	134	(845) 294-8154
Montgomery Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Montgomery, NY	9.3 mi	1 of 5	100	(845) 457-3155
Fishkill Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing	Beacon, NY	9.7 mi	2 of 5	160	(845) 831-8704

Straight-line miles from the center of Beaver Dam Lake. 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 Beaver Dam Lake

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 26% of the $6,396 monthly median income of Beaver Dam Lake 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 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 Beaver Dam Lake: common questions

Which hospices serve Beaver Dam Lake?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Beaver Dam Lake ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Orange & Sullivan Counties Inc, United Hospice, Jansen Hospice And Palliative Care.

How much does respite care cost in Beaver Dam Lake?

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 26% of the $6,396 monthly median income of Beaver Dam Lake 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).

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 Beaver Dam Lake. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide CDPAP in New York: how to get paid to care for a family member covers New York.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Beaver Dam Lake, NY