Respite Care in Kingston, NY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Kingston, NY: the local picture

4,052

residents 65 or older (17% of Kingston)

57%

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Ulster County)

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Kingston ZIP codes

Most older adults in Kingston live with someone: 57% 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 1,339 Kingston residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (31% in Ulster County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Kingston compared with Ulster County and New York

Census figure	Kingston	Ulster County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	32%	29%
Residents 65 or older	17%	21%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.6%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.6%	13%
Households with no vehicle	14%	7.3%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,598	$63,579	—

Older residents in towns around Kingston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Port Ewen, NY	2.1 mi	871	32%
Hurley, NY	3.6 mi	752	36%
Rhinebeck, NY	4.4 mi	836	29%
Saugerties, NY	10 mi	1,004	39%
Haviland, NY	13 mi	624	39%
New Paltz, NY	13 mi	639	18%

Hospices serving Kingston

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hudson Valley Hospice	Poughkeepsie, NY	16 mi	(845) 485-2273
Community Hospice, Inc, The	Albany, NY	55 mi	(518) 724-0200
Helios Care	Oneonta, NY	65 mi	(607) 432-6773

Nursing homes near Kingston (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Golden Hill Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Kingston, NY	1.6 mi	3 of 5	280	(845) 340-3390
Ferncliff Nursing Home Co Inc	Rhinebeck, NY	3.4 mi	2 of 5	309	(845) 876-2011
Northeast Ctr For Rehabilitation And Brain Injury	Lake Katrine, NY	3.4 mi	1 of 5	280	(845) 336-3500
Ten Broeck Commons	Lake Katrine, NY	4.7 mi	4 of 5	258	(845) 336-6666

Straight-line miles from the center of Kingston. 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 Kingston

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 34% of the $4,883 monthly median income of Kingston 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 Kingston: common questions

Which hospices serve Kingston?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Kingston ZIP codes, including Hudson Valley Hospice, Community Hospice, Inc, The, Helios Care.

How much does respite care cost in Kingston?

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 34% of the $4,883 monthly median income of Kingston 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 Kingston. 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.

More near Kingston

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Other care in Kingston

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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 Kingston, NY