Respite Care in Garden City South, NY
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Respite Care in Garden City South, NY: the local picture
Most older adults in Garden City South live with someone: 89% 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 184 Garden City South residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (27% in Nassau County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Garden City South ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Garden City South compared with Nassau County and New York
| Census figure | Garden City South | Nassau County | New York |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 29% | 27% | 32% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 11% | 20% | 29% |
| Residents 65 or older | 16% | 19% | 18% |
| Residents 85 or older | 4.1% | 2.6% | 2.2% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 2.2% | 6.7% | 13% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.9% | 6.8% | 29% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $74,904 | $100,301 | — |
Older residents in towns around Garden City South
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Square, NY | 1.2 mi | 5,412 | 30% |
| Garden City, NY | 1.2 mi | 3,996 | 18% |
| West Hempstead, NY | 1.2 mi | 3,391 | 24% |
| New Hyde Park, NY | 1.9 mi | 1,962 | 30% |
| Garden City Park, NY | 2.1 mi | 1,545 | 30% |
| Hempstead, NY | 2.2 mi | 7,751 | 28% |
Hospices serving Garden City South
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Comm Hospice Of Parker Jewish Inst | New Hyde Park, NY | 1.7 mi | (516) 586-1575 |
| Good Shepherd Hospice | Farmingdale, NY | 12 mi | (631) 465-6300 |
| Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore | Woodbury, NY | 12 mi | (516) 832-7100 |
| Calvary Home Health Agency And Hospice Care | Bronx, NY | 13 mi | (718) 518-2465 |
| Hospice Of New York, LLC | Long Island City, NY | 15 mi | (718) 472-1999 |
Nursing homes near Garden City South (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Care Center | Franklin Square, NY | 1.0 mi | 5 of 5 | 150 | (516) 775-2100 |
| Nassau Rehabilitation & Nursing Center | Hempstead, NY | 1.9 mi | 3 of 5 | 280 | (516) 565-4800 |
| Mayfair Care Center | Hempstead, NY | 2.5 mi | 1 of 5 | 200 | (516) 538-7171 |
| North Shore - Lij Orzac Center For Rehabilitation | Valley Stream, NY | 2.5 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (516) 256-6700 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Garden City South. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Garden City South
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 26% of the $6,242 monthly median income of Garden City South 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.
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.
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Respite Care in Garden City South: common questions
Which hospices serve Garden City South?
Medicare lists 8 hospices for Garden City South ZIP codes, including Comprehensive Comm Hospice Of Parker Jewish Inst, Good Shepherd Hospice, Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore.
How much does respite care cost in Garden City South?
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 26% of the $6,242 monthly median income of Garden City South 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 Garden City South. 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.
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