Respite Care in Bethpage, NY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bethpage, NY: the local picture

4,194

residents 65 or older (24% of Bethpage)

79%

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

31%

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

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bethpage ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bethpage live with someone: 79% 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 1,306 Bethpage residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (27% in Nassau County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Bethpage ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Bethpage compared with Nassau County and New York

Census figure	Bethpage	Nassau County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	20%	29%
Residents 65 or older	24%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.6%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.6%	6.7%	13%
Households with no vehicle	6.8%	6.8%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$77,303	$100,301	—

Older residents in towns around Bethpage

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Old Bethpage, NY	1.4 mi	1,601	26%
Plainedge, NY	1.8 mi	1,463	27%
Levittown, NY	2.3 mi	8,904	29%
Hicksville, NY	2.3 mi	8,161	31%
Plainview, NY	2.3 mi	5,941	23%
Farmingdale, NY	2.3 mi	1,783	27%

Hospices serving Bethpage

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Good Shepherd Hospice	Farmingdale, NY	3.0 mi	(631) 465-6300
Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore	Woodbury, NY	4.6 mi	(516) 832-7100
Comprehensive Comm Hospice Of Parker Jewish Inst	New Hyde Park, NY	10 mi	(516) 586-1575
Vns And Hospice Of Suffolk, Inc	East Northport, NY	12 mi	(631) 930-9399
Calvary Home Health Agency And Hospice Care	Bronx, NY	20 mi	(718) 518-2465

Nursing homes near Bethpage (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Central Island Healthcare	Plainview, NY	1.7 mi	4 of 5	202	(516) 433-0600
Daleview Care Center	East Farmingdale, NY	2.4 mi	4 of 5	142	(516) 694-9800
Excel At Woodbury For Rehabilitation And Nursing,	Woodbury, NY	4.9 mi	5 of 5	123	(516) 692-4100
White Oaks Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Woodbury, NY	4.9 mi	3 of 5	200	(516) 367-3400

Straight-line miles from the center of Bethpage. 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 Bethpage

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 $6,442 monthly median income of Bethpage 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 Bethpage: common questions

Which hospices serve Bethpage?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Bethpage ZIP codes, including Good Shepherd Hospice, Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore, Comprehensive Comm Hospice Of Parker Jewish Inst.

How much does respite care cost in Bethpage?

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 $6,442 monthly median income of Bethpage 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 Bethpage. 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; 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 Bethpage, NY