Respite Care in Highland-on-the-Lake, NY for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Highland-on-the-Lake, NY: the local picture

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residents 65 or older (23% of Highland-on-the-Lake)

69%

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

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Erie County)

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Medicare-certified hospices serve Highland-on-the-Lake ZIP codes

Most older adults in Highland-on-the-Lake live with someone: 69% 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 236 Highland-on-the-Lake residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (30% in Erie County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Highland-on-the-Lake ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Highland-on-the-Lake compared with Erie County and New York

Census figure	Highland-on-the-Lake	Erie County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	34%	29%
Residents 65 or older	23%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.4%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	10%	13%
Households with no vehicle	2.4%	12%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,867	$54,529	—

Older residents in towns around Highland-on-the-Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Wanakah, NY	5.0 mi	706	41%
Eden, NY	5.3 mi	650	32%
Lake Erie Beach, NY	7.3 mi	809	35%
Hamburg, NY	7.6 mi	2,134	26%
Blasdell, NY	10 mi	401	32%
Lackawanna, NY	11 mi	3,310	36%

Hospices serving Highland-on-the-Lake

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Buffalo Inc	Cheektowaga, NY	17 mi	(716) 686-1900
Chautauqua Hospice And Palliative Care	Lakewood, NY	45 mi	(716) 338-0033
Homecare & Hospice	Allegany, NY	—	(716) 372-5735

Nursing homes near Highland-on-the-Lake (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Eden Rehabilitation Nursing Center	Eden, NY	5.3 mi	5 of 5	40	(716) 992-3987
Autumn View Health Care Facility L L C	Hamburg, NY	7.8 mi	5 of 5	230	(716) 648-2450
Elderwood At Hamburg	Hamburg, NY	8.1 mi	3 of 5	166	(716) 648-2820
Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility	Lackawanna, NY	12 mi	5 of 5	84	(716) 819-5300

Straight-line miles from the center of Highland-on-the-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 Highland-on-the-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 $5,322 monthly median income of Highland-on-the-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 Highland-on-the-Lake: common questions

Which hospices serve Highland-on-the-Lake?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Highland-on-the-Lake ZIP codes, including Hospice Buffalo Inc, Chautauqua Hospice And Palliative Care, Homecare & Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Highland-on-the-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 $5,322 monthly median income of Highland-on-the-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 Highland-on-the-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 Highland-on-the-Lake, NY