Respite Care in Old Westbury, NY for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Old Westbury, NY: the local picture

622

residents 65 or older (15% of Old Westbury)

86%

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

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Nassau County)

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Old Westbury ZIP codes

Most older adults in Old Westbury live with someone: 86% 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 161 Old Westbury residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (27% in Nassau County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Old Westbury compared with Nassau County and New York

Census figure	Old Westbury	Nassau County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	20%	29%
Residents 65 or older	15%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.6%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.0%	6.7%	13%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	6.8%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$250,001	$100,301	—

Older residents in towns around Old Westbury

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
East Hills, NY	1.8 mi	1,139	16%
Westbury, NY	1.9 mi	2,978	41%
Brookville, NY	2.1 mi	303	23%
Roslyn Heights, NY	2.3 mi	1,224	33%
New Cassel, NY	2.5 mi	1,468	58%
East Williston, NY	2.6 mi	551	32%

Hospices serving Old Westbury

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore	Woodbury, NY	6.9 mi	(516) 832-7100
Good Shepherd Hospice	Farmingdale, NY	9.4 mi	(631) 465-6300
M J H S Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc	New York, NY	22 mi	(212) 420-2844

Nursing homes near Old Westbury (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sunharbor Manor	Roslyn Heights, NY	2.6 mi	2 of 5	266	(516) 621-5400
Fulton Commons Care Center Inc	East Meadow, NY	4.6 mi	2 of 5	280	(516) 222-9300
Townhouse Center For Rehabilitation & Nursing	Uniondale, NY	5.1 mi	3 of 5	280	(516) 565-1900
Hempstead Park Nursing Home	Hempstead, NY	5.3 mi	2 of 5	251	(516) 705-9700

Straight-line miles from the center of Old Westbury. 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 Old Westbury

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 Old Westbury 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 Old Westbury: common questions

Which hospices serve Old Westbury?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Old Westbury ZIP codes, including Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore, Good Shepherd Hospice, M J H S Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Old Westbury?

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 Old Westbury 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 Old Westbury. 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 Old Westbury, NY