Respite Care in Lowville, NY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lowville, NY: the local picture

556

residents 65 or older (16% of Lowville)

47%

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

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Lewis County)

1

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lowville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lowville live with someone: 47% 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 295 Lowville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (53%) (35% in Lewis County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 1 hospice serving Lowville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lowville compared with Lewis County and New York

Census figure	Lowville	Lewis County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	29%	29%
Residents 65 or older	16%	21%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	2.3%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	11%	13%
Households with no vehicle	8.0%	5.4%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,375	$48,658	—

Older residents in towns around Lowville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Carthage, NY	15 mi	370	34%
Fort Drum, NY	23 mi	16	0.0%
Watertown, NY	25 mi	3,894	35%
Calcium, NY	25 mi	165	70%
Camden, NY	34 mi	454	35%
Lake Delta, NY	35 mi	967	28%

Hospices serving Lowville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Lewis County General Hospital Hospice	Lowville, NY	3.6 mi	(315) 376-5308

Nursing homes near Lowville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit	Lowville, NY	0.8 mi	2 of 5	160	(315) 376-5200
Carthage Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing	Carthage, NY	15 mi	1 of 5	90	(315) 493-3220
Sunset Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, Inc	Boonville, NY	23 mi	1 of 5	120	(315) 942-4301
Samaritan Keep Nursing Home Inc	Watertown, NY	25 mi	2 of 5	272	(315) 785-4400

Straight-line miles from the center of Lowville. 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 Lowville

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 45% of the $3,698 monthly median income of Lowville 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 Lowville: common questions

Which hospices serve Lowville?

Medicare lists 1 hospice for Lowville ZIP codes, including Lewis County General Hospital Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Lowville?

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 45% of the $3,698 monthly median income of Lowville 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 Lowville. 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 Lowville, NY