Respite Care in Floral Park, NY for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Floral Park, NY: the local picture

3,218

residents 65 or older (20% of Floral Park)

77%

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

34%

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

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Floral Park ZIP codes

Most older adults in Floral Park live with someone: 77% 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 1,096 Floral Park residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (27% in Nassau County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Floral Park ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Floral Park compared with Nassau County and New York

Census figure	Floral Park	Nassau County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	20%	29%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.6%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.3%	6.7%	13%
Households with no vehicle	6.0%	6.8%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$93,875	$100,301	—

Older residents in towns around Floral Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
New Hyde Park, NY	1.1 mi	1,962	30%
Elmont, NY	1.6 mi	5,908	26%
North New Hyde Park, NY	1.8 mi	2,953	22%
Franklin Square, NY	2.0 mi	5,412	30%
Garden City South, NY	2.3 mi	643	29%
Garden City Park, NY	2.5 mi	1,545	30%

Hospices serving Floral Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Comprehensive Comm Hospice Of Parker Jewish Inst	New Hyde Park, NY	1.2 mi	(516) 586-1575
Calvary Home Health Agency And Hospice Care	Bronx, NY	11 mi	(718) 518-2465
Hospice Of New York, LLC	Long Island City, NY	12 mi	(718) 472-1999
Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore	Woodbury, NY	14 mi	(516) 832-7100
Good Shepherd Hospice	Farmingdale, NY	14 mi	(631) 465-6300

Nursing homes near Floral Park (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
New Glen Oaks Nursing Home, Inc	Glen Oaks, NY	1.8 mi	4 of 5	60	(718) 343-0770
Garden Care Center	Franklin Square, NY	1.8 mi	5 of 5	150	(516) 775-2100
Queen Of Peace Residence	Queens Village, NY	2.1 mi	5 of 5	53	(718) 464-1800
Parker Jewish Institute For Health Care & Rehab	New Hyde Park, NY	2.2 mi	5 of 5	527	(718) 289-2100

Straight-line miles from the center of Floral Park. 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 Floral Park

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 21% of the $7,823 monthly median income of Floral Park 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 Floral Park: common questions

Which hospices serve Floral Park?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Floral Park ZIP codes, including Comprehensive Comm Hospice Of Parker Jewish Inst, Calvary Home Health Agency And Hospice Care, Hospice Of New York, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Floral Park?

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 21% of the $7,823 monthly median income of Floral Park 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 Floral Park. 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 Floral Park, NY