Respite Care in Fort Edward, NY for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Fort Edward, NY: the local picture

408

residents 65 or older (13% of Fort Edward)

51%

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

34%

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

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Fort Edward ZIP codes

Most older adults in Fort Edward live with someone: 51% 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 138 Fort Edward residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (29% in Washington County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Fort Edward compared with Washington County and New York

Census figure	Fort Edward	Washington County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	29%	29%
Residents 65 or older	13%	22%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.8%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.4%	7.8%	13%
Households with no vehicle	12%	8.2%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,250	$57,353	—

Older residents in towns around Fort Edward

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hudson Falls, NY	2.5 mi	1,749	27%
South Glens Falls, NY	3.1 mi	651	27%
Glens Falls, NY	4.3 mi	2,344	35%
West Glens Falls, NY	6.2 mi	1,712	27%
Glens Falls North, NY	6.8 mi	2,480	31%
Corinth, NY	13 mi	502	22%

Hospices serving Fort Edward

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
High Peaks Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc	Hudson Falls, NY	3.2 mi	(518) 891-0606
Community Hospice, Inc, The	Albany, NY	40 mi	(518) 724-0200

Nursing homes near Fort Edward (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fort Hudson Nursing Center Inc	Fort Edward, NY	0.3 mi	2 of 5	196	(518) 747-2811
The Pines At Glens Falls Ctr For Nursing & Rehab	Glens Falls, NY	3.9 mi	2 of 5	120	(518) 793-5163
Washington Center For Rehab And Healthcare	Argyle, NY	5.5 mi	3 of 5	122	(518) 638-8274
Glens Falls Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing	Glens Falls, NY	7.8 mi	3 of 5	120	(518) 793-2575

Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Edward. 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 Fort Edward

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 55% of the $3,021 monthly median income of Fort Edward 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 Fort Edward: common questions

Which hospices serve Fort Edward?

Medicare lists 2 hospices for Fort Edward ZIP codes, including High Peaks Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc, Community Hospice, Inc, The.

How much does respite care cost in Fort Edward?

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 55% of the $3,021 monthly median income of Fort Edward 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 Fort Edward. 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 Fort Edward, NY