Respite Care in Great Neck Estates, NY for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Great Neck Estates, NY: the local picture

533

residents 65 or older (18% of Great Neck Estates)

90%

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

28%

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

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Great Neck Estates ZIP codes

Most older adults in Great Neck Estates live with someone: 90% 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 149 Great Neck Estates residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (27% in Nassau County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Great Neck Estates compared with Nassau County and New York

Census figure	Great Neck Estates	Nassau County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	9.8%	20%	29%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	2.6%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.8%	6.7%	13%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	6.8%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$168,250	$100,301	—

Older residents in towns around Great Neck Estates

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Great Neck Plaza, NY	0.7 mi	1,843	23%
University Gardens, NY	1.0 mi	837	40%
Great Neck, NY	1.2 mi	2,334	25%
Thomaston, NY	1.3 mi	591	30%
Kings Point, NY	2.2 mi	889	14%
Lake Success, NY	2.2 mi	614	26%

Hospices serving Great Neck Estates

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Comprehensive Comm Hospice Of Parker Jewish Inst	New Hyde Park, NY	5.0 mi	(516) 586-1575
Calvary Home Health Agency And Hospice Care	Bronx, NY	6.7 mi	(718) 518-2465
Hospice Of New York, LLC	Long Island City, NY	11 mi	(718) 472-1999
Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore	Woodbury, NY	14 mi	(516) 832-7100
M J H S Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc	New York, NY	15 mi	(212) 420-2844

Nursing homes near Great Neck Estates (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Grand Rehabilitation And Nursing At Great Neck	Great Neck, NY	1.0 mi	1 of 5	214	(516) 466-3001
Little Neck Care Center	Little Neck, NY	1.8 mi	2 of 5	120	(718) 423-6400
Northwell Health Stern Family Center For Rehabilit	Manhasset, NY	2.1 mi	5 of 5	256	(516) 562-8008
Highfield Gardens Care Center Of Great Neck	Great Neck, NY	2.2 mi	4 of 5	200	(516) 365-9229

Straight-line miles from the center of Great Neck Estates. 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 Great Neck Estates

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 12% of the $14,021 monthly median income of Great Neck Estates 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 Great Neck Estates: common questions

Which hospices serve Great Neck Estates?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Great Neck Estates 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 Great Neck Estates?

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 12% of the $14,021 monthly median income of Great Neck Estates 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 Great Neck Estates. 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 Great Neck Estates, NY