Respite Care in Malone, NY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Malone, NY: the local picture

995

residents 65 or older (18% of Malone)

60%

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

42%

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

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Medicare-certified hospices serve Malone ZIP codes

Most older adults in Malone live with someone: 60% 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 416 Malone residents aged 65 or older report a disability (42%) (35% in Franklin County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Malone compared with Franklin County and New York

Census figure	Malone	Franklin County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	31%	29%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.7%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	11%	13%
Households with no vehicle	24%	11%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,071	$47,367	—

Older residents in towns around Malone

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Akwesasne, NY	20 mi	685	45%
Dannemora, NY	29 mi	131	22%
Massena, NY	30 mi	2,091	42%
Potsdam, NY	36 mi	845	41%
Saranac Lake, NY	37 mi	1,062	22%
Plattsburgh, NY	42 mi	3,403	35%

Hospices serving Malone

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The North Country Inc	Plattsburgh, NY	42 mi	(518) 561-8465
High Peaks Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc	Hudson Falls, NY	112 mi	(518) 891-0606
Helios Care	Oneonta, NY	169 mi	(607) 432-6773

Nursing homes near Malone (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Alice Hyde Medical Center	Malone, NY	1.0 mi	2 of 5	135	(518) 481-8000

Straight-line miles from the center of Malone. 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 Malone

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 48% of the $3,423 monthly median income of Malone 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 Malone: common questions

Which hospices serve Malone?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Malone ZIP codes, including Hospice Of The North Country Inc, High Peaks Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc, Helios Care.

How much does respite care cost in Malone?

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 48% of the $3,423 monthly median income of Malone 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 Malone. 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 Malone, NY