Respite Care in Great Neck Plaza, NY
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Respite Care in Great Neck Plaza, NY: the local picture
Most older adults in Great Neck Plaza live with someone: 59% 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 403 Great Neck Plaza residents aged 65 or older report a disability (23%) (27% in Nassau County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Great Neck Plaza ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Great Neck Plaza compared with Nassau County and New York
| Census figure | Great Neck Plaza | Nassau County | New York |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 23% | 27% | 32% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 41% | 20% | 29% |
| Residents 65 or older | 24% | 19% | 18% |
| Residents 85 or older | 6.1% | 2.6% | 2.2% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 9.3% | 6.7% | 13% |
| Households with no vehicle | 16% | 6.8% | 29% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $81,125 | $100,301 | — |
Older residents in towns around Great Neck Plaza
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomaston, NY | 0.6 mi | 591 | 30% |
| Great Neck Estates, NY | 0.7 mi | 533 | 28% |
| University Gardens, NY | 0.8 mi | 837 | 40% |
| Great Neck, NY | 1.1 mi | 2,334 | 25% |
| Manhasset, NY | 1.6 mi | 1,232 | 22% |
| Lake Success, NY | 1.8 mi | 614 | 26% |
Hospices serving Great Neck Plaza
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Comm Hospice Of Parker Jewish Inst | New Hyde Park, NY | 4.6 mi | (516) 586-1575 |
| Calvary Home Health Agency And Hospice Care | Bronx, NY | 7.3 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 |
| Good Shepherd Hospice | Farmingdale, NY | 16 mi | (631) 465-6300 |
Nursing homes near Great Neck Plaza (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 | 0.3 mi | 1 of 5 | 214 | (516) 466-3001 |
| Northwell Health Stern Family Center For Rehabilit | Manhasset, NY | 1.4 mi | 5 of 5 | 256 | (516) 562-8008 |
| Highfield Gardens Care Center Of Great Neck | Great Neck, NY | 1.6 mi | 4 of 5 | 200 | (516) 365-9229 |
| Little Neck Care Center | Little Neck, NY | 1.7 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (718) 423-6400 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Great Neck Plaza. 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 Great Neck Plaza
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 24% of the $6,760 monthly median income of Great Neck Plaza 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 Great Neck Plaza: common questions
Which hospices serve Great Neck Plaza?
Medicare lists 6 hospices for Great Neck Plaza 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 Plaza?
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 24% of the $6,760 monthly median income of Great Neck Plaza 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 Plaza. 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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