Respite Care in Elmsford, NY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Elmsford, NY: the local picture

467

residents 65 or older (9.0% of Elmsford)

87%

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

21%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Westchester County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Elmsford ZIP codes

Most older adults in Elmsford live with someone: 87% 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 96 Elmsford residents aged 65 or older report a disability (21%) (29% in Westchester County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Elmsford ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Elmsford compared with Westchester County and New York

Census figure	Elmsford	Westchester County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	28%	29%
Residents 65 or older	9.0%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	2.7%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.5%	10%	13%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	14%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$110,114	$80,660	—

Older residents in towns around Elmsford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Valhalla, NY	2.5 mi	702	32%
Hartsdale, NY	2.7 mi	740	34%
Tarrytown, NY	2.8 mi	2,808	19%
Irvington, NY	3.1 mi	909	20%
Ardsley, NY	3.1 mi	1,053	24%
Hawthorne, NY	3.5 mi	922	23%

Hospices serving Elmsford

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Jansen Hospice And Palliative Care	White Plains, NY	3.9 mi	(914) 787-6158
Calvary Home Health Agency And Hospice Care	Bronx, NY	14 mi	(718) 518-2465
Hospice Of New York, LLC	Long Island City, NY	22 mi	(718) 472-1999
Vnsny Hospice And Palliative Care	New York, NY	22 mi	(212) 609-1920
Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore	Woodbury, NY	24 mi	(516) 832-7100

Nursing homes near Elmsford (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Grove At Valhalla Rehab And Nursing Center	Valhalla, NY	1.7 mi	2 of 5	160	(914) 681-8400
The Knolls	Valhalla, NY	1.7 mi	5 of 5	20	(914) 989-7800
The Steven And Alexandra Cohen Ped L T C Pavilion	Valhalla, NY	1.7 mi	5 of 5	24	(914) 831-2582
Martine Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing	White Plains, NY	2.7 mi	2 of 5	225	(914) 287-7200

Straight-line miles from the center of Elmsford. 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 Elmsford

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 18% of the $9,176 monthly median income of Elmsford 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 Elmsford: common questions

Which hospices serve Elmsford?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Elmsford ZIP codes, including Jansen Hospice And Palliative Care, Calvary Home Health Agency And Hospice Care, Hospice Of New York, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Elmsford?

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 18% of the $9,176 monthly median income of Elmsford 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 Elmsford. 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 Elmsford, NY