Respite Care in Hawthorne, NY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hawthorne, NY: the local picture

922

residents 65 or older (19% of Hawthorne)

81%

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

23%

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

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hawthorne ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hawthorne live with someone: 81% 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 216 Hawthorne residents aged 65 or older report a disability (23%) (29% in Westchester County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving Hawthorne ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hawthorne compared with Westchester County and New York

Census figure	Hawthorne	Westchester County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	28%	29%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.7%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.4%	10%	13%
Households with no vehicle	1.9%	14%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,827	$80,660	—

Older residents in towns around Hawthorne

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Thornwood, NY	1.4 mi	749	33%
Valhalla, NY	2.0 mi	702	32%
Pleasantville, NY	2.2 mi	1,190	21%
Elmsford, NY	3.5 mi	467	21%
Briarcliff Manor, NY	3.7 mi	1,848	29%
Sleepy Hollow, NY	3.8 mi	1,725	34%

Hospices serving Hawthorne

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Westchester	White Plains, NY	4.3 mi	(914) 682-1484
Jansen Hospice And Palliative Care	White Plains, NY	4.3 mi	(914) 787-6158
Calvary Home Health Agency And Hospice Care	Bronx, NY	18 mi	(718) 518-2465
Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore	Woodbury, NY	26 mi	(516) 832-7100

Nursing homes near Hawthorne (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Steven And Alexandra Cohen Ped L T C Pavilion	Valhalla, NY	1.9 mi	5 of 5	24	(914) 831-2582
The Grove At Valhalla Rehab And Nursing Center	Valhalla, NY	2.2 mi	2 of 5	160	(914) 681-8400
The Knolls	Valhalla, NY	2.3 mi	5 of 5	20	(914) 989-7800
Briarcliff Manor Center For Rehab And Nursing Care	Briarcliff Manor, NY	2.5 mi	1 of 5	120	(914) 941-5100

Straight-line miles from the center of Hawthorne. 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 Hawthorne

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 $6,402 monthly median income of Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne: common questions

Which hospices serve Hawthorne?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Hawthorne ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Westchester, Jansen Hospice And Palliative Care, Calvary Home Health Agency And Hospice Care.

How much does respite care cost in Hawthorne?

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 $6,402 monthly median income of Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne. 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 Hawthorne, NY