Respite Care in Highland Falls, NY for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Highland Falls, NY: the local picture

489

residents 65 or older (13% of Highland Falls)

71%

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

44%

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

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Highland Falls ZIP codes

Most older adults in Highland Falls live with someone: 71% 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 213 Highland Falls residents aged 65 or older report a disability (44%) (34% in Orange County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Highland Falls compared with Orange County and New York

Census figure	Highland Falls	Orange County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	30%	29%
Residents 65 or older	13%	15%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.6%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.7%	11%	13%
Households with no vehicle	3.5%	9.4%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$84,044	$61,135	—

Older residents in towns around Highland Falls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
West Point, NY	2.6 mi	37	19%
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY	5.3 mi	593	31%
Peekskill, NY	5.8 mi	4,438	29%
Firthcliffe, NY	6.3 mi	1,020	37%
Lake Mohegan, NY	7.0 mi	1,026	23%
Woodbury, NY	7.4 mi	1,312	36%

Hospices serving Highland Falls

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Orange & Sullivan Counties Inc	Newburgh, NY	13 mi	(845) 561-6111
United Hospice	New City, NY	15 mi	(845) 634-4974
Valley Hospice	Paramus, NJ	29 mi	(201) 291-6000
Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore	Woodbury, NY	46 mi	(516) 832-7100

Nursing homes near Highland Falls (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cortlandt Healthcare	Cortlandt Manor, NY	4.9 mi	5 of 5	120	(914) 739-9150
The Emerald Peek Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Peekskill, NY	6.2 mi	3 of 5	100	(914) 737-8400
North Westchester Restorative Therapy & Nrsg Crt	Mohegan Lake, NY	6.4 mi	5 of 5	120	(914) 528-2000
Yorktown Rehabilitation & Nursing Center	Cortlandt Manor, NY	8.4 mi	4 of 5	200	(914) 739-2244

Straight-line miles from the center of Highland Falls. 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 Highland Falls

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 $7,004 monthly median income of Highland Falls 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 Highland Falls: common questions

Which hospices serve Highland Falls?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Highland Falls ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Orange & Sullivan Counties Inc, United Hospice, Valley Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Highland Falls?

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 $7,004 monthly median income of Highland Falls 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 Highland Falls. 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 Highland Falls, NY