Munsey Park, New York

Respite Care in Munsey Park, NY

A few hours, a day or a weekend of cover so the family member doing the caring can rest, work, see a doctor or travel. Post what you need in Munsey Park for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Respite Care in Munsey Park, NY: the local picture

365
residents 65 or older (13% of Munsey Park)
94%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
19%
of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Nassau County)
6
Medicare-certified hospices serve Munsey Park ZIP codes

Most older adults in Munsey Park live with someone: 94% 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 69 Munsey Park residents aged 65 or older report a disability (19%) (27% in Nassau County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Munsey Park ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Munsey Park compared with Nassau County and New York

Census figureMunsey ParkNassau CountyNew York
Residents 65+ with a disability19%27%32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone5.8%20%29%
Residents 65 or older13%19%18%
Residents 85 or older2.1%2.6%2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)0.0%6.7%13%
Households with no vehicle0.0%6.8%29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$250,001$100,301—

Older residents in towns around Munsey Park

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Flower Hill, NY0.6 mi76823%
Manhasset, NY1.2 mi1,23222%
Roslyn, NY1.5 mi1,39934%
North Hills, NY1.6 mi2,19324%
Port Washington, NY2.0 mi3,68223%
Thomaston, NY2.0 mi59130%

Hospices serving Munsey Park

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Comprehensive Comm Hospice Of Parker Jewish InstNew Hyde Park, NY4.8 mi(516) 586-1575
Calvary Home Health Agency And Hospice CareBronx, NY9.0 mi(718) 518-2465
Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South ShoreWoodbury, NY11 mi(516) 832-7100
Good Shepherd HospiceFarmingdale, NY14 mi(631) 465-6300
Hospice Of New York, LLCLong Island City, NY14 mi(718) 472-1999

Nursing homes near Munsey Park (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Sunharbor ManorRoslyn Heights, NY1.8 mi2 of 5266(516) 621-5400
Northwell Health Stern Family Center For RehabilitManhasset, NY2.0 mi5 of 5256(516) 562-8008
Highfield Gardens Care Center Of Great NeckGreat Neck, NY2.2 mi4 of 5200(516) 365-9229
The Grand Rehabilitation And Nursing At Great NeckGreat Neck, NY2.3 mi1 of 5214(516) 466-3001

Straight-line miles from the center of Munsey Park. 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 Munsey Park

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 8% of the $20,833 monthly median income of Munsey Park 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in Munsey Park: common questions

Which hospices serve Munsey Park?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Munsey Park ZIP codes, including Comprehensive Comm Hospice Of Parker Jewish Inst, Calvary Home Health Agency And Hospice Care, Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore.

How much does respite care cost in Munsey Park?

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 8% of the $20,833 monthly median income of Munsey Park 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 Munsey Park. 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.

Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.

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