Respite Care in Catskill, NY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Catskill, NY: the local picture

666

residents 65 or older (18% of Catskill)

60%

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

27%

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

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Catskill ZIP codes

Most older adults in Catskill live with someone: 60% 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 Catskill residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (27% in Greene County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 2 hospices serving Catskill ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Catskill compared with Greene County and New York

Census figure	Catskill	Greene County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	31%	29%
Residents 65 or older	18%	24%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	3.3%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.6%	13%
Households with no vehicle	17%	7.3%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,479	$53,690	—

Older residents in towns around Catskill

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hudson, NY	4.5 mi	1,029	29%
Coxsackie, NY	10 mi	720	31%
Saugerties, NY	11 mi	1,004	39%
Ravena, NY	18 mi	510	38%
Rhinebeck, NY	20 mi	836	29%
Kingston, NY	21 mi	4,052	36%

Hospices serving Catskill

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Community Hospice, Inc, The	Albany, NY	35 mi	(518) 724-0200
Hudson Valley Hospice	Poughkeepsie, NY	35 mi	(845) 485-2273

Nursing homes near Catskill (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Pines At Catskill Center For Nursing & Rehab	Catskill, NY	1.5 mi	2 of 5	136	(518) 943-5151
Greene Meadows Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Catskill, NY	1.5 mi	3 of 5	120	(518) 943-9380
Livingston Hills Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Livingston, NY	6.5 mi	1 of 5	120	(518) 851-3041
Ghent Rehabilitation & Nursing Center	Ghent, NY	9.6 mi	2 of 5	120	(518) 828-0800

Straight-line miles from the center of Catskill. 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 Catskill

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 $4,123 monthly median income of Catskill 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 Catskill: common questions

Which hospices serve Catskill?

Medicare lists 2 hospices for Catskill ZIP codes, including Community Hospice, Inc, The, Hudson Valley Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Catskill?

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 $4,123 monthly median income of Catskill 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 Catskill. 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 Catskill, NY