Respite Care in Greenwood Lake, NY for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Greenwood Lake, NY: the local picture

651

residents 65 or older (22% of Greenwood Lake)

84%

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

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Orange County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Greenwood Lake ZIP codes

Most older adults in Greenwood Lake live with someone: 84% 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 262 Greenwood Lake residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (34% in Orange County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Greenwood Lake compared with Orange County and New York

Census figure	Greenwood Lake	Orange County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	30%	29%
Residents 65 or older	22%	15%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	1.6%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.5%	11%	13%
Households with no vehicle	13%	9.4%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,848	$61,135	—

Older residents in towns around Greenwood Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Warwick, NY	4.2 mi	2,106	30%
Upper Greenwood Lake, NJ	5.3 mi	430	30%
Tuxedo, NY	6.2 mi	804	31%
Sloatsburg, NY	6.5 mi	450	23%
Walton Park, NY	7.2 mi	526	32%
Ringwood, NJ	8.1 mi	2,069	26%

Hospices serving Greenwood Lake

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
United Hospice	New City, NY	16 mi	(845) 634-4974
Valley Hospice	Paramus, NJ	22 mi	(201) 291-6000
Hospice Of Orange & Sullivan Counties Inc	Newburgh, NY	25 mi	(845) 561-6111
Hudson Valley Hospice	Poughkeepsie, NY	39 mi	(845) 485-2273
Grace Healthcare Services LLC	Edison, NJ	48 mi	(732) 225-4100

Nursing homes near Greenwood Lake (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Schervier Pavilion	Warwick, NY	4.7 mi	3 of 5	120	(845) 987-5717
The Valley View Center For Nursing Care And Rehab	Goshen, NY	10 mi	2 of 5	360	(845) 291-4740
Glen Arden Inc	Goshen, NY	12 mi	3 of 5	40	(845) 291-7800
The Willows At Ramapo Rehab And Nursing Center	Suffern, NY	12 mi	3 of 5	203	(845) 357-1230

Straight-line miles from the center of Greenwood Lake. 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 Greenwood Lake

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 31% of the $5,321 monthly median income of Greenwood Lake 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 Greenwood Lake: common questions

Which hospices serve Greenwood Lake?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Greenwood Lake ZIP codes, including United Hospice, Valley Hospice, Hospice Of Orange & Sullivan Counties Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Greenwood Lake?

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 31% of the $5,321 monthly median income of Greenwood Lake 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 Greenwood Lake. 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 Greenwood Lake, NY