Respite Care in Dannemora, NY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Dannemora, NY: the local picture

131

residents 65 or older (4.9% of Dannemora)

82%

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

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Clinton County)

1

Medicare-certified hospices serve Dannemora ZIP codes

Most older adults in Dannemora live with someone: 82% 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 26 Dannemora residents aged 65 or older report a disability (22%) (36% in Clinton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 1 hospice serving Dannemora ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Dannemora compared with Clinton County and New York

Census figure	Dannemora	Clinton County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	36%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	28%	29%
Residents 65 or older	4.9%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.9%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	8.6%	13%
Households with no vehicle	4.5%	10%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,875	$55,319	—

Older residents in towns around Dannemora

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Plattsburgh, NY	13 mi	3,403	35%
Keeseville, NY	19 mi	501	26%
Burlington, VT	28 mi	5,421	32%
Malone, NY	29 mi	995	42%
Milton, VT	30 mi	562	48%
Winooski, VT	30 mi	904	43%

Hospices serving Dannemora

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The North Country Inc	Plattsburgh, NY	13 mi	(518) 561-8465

Nursing homes near Dannemora (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Meadowbrook Healthcare	Plattsburgh, NY	12 mi	2 of 5	287	(518) 563-5440
Champlain Valley Physicians Hosp Med Ctr S N F	Plattsburgh, NY	12 mi	4 of 5	95	(518) 562-7760
Plattsburgh Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Plattsburgh, NY	13 mi	4 of 5	89	(518) 563-3261
Clinton Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Plattsburgh, NY	13 mi	1 of 5	80	(518) 563-0950

Straight-line miles from the center of Dannemora. 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 Dannemora

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 35% of the $4,740 monthly median income of Dannemora 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 Dannemora: common questions

Which hospices serve Dannemora?

Medicare lists 1 hospice for Dannemora ZIP codes, including Hospice Of The North Country Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Dannemora?

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 35% of the $4,740 monthly median income of Dannemora 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 Dannemora. 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 Dannemora, NY