Respite Care in Plattsburgh, NY for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Plattsburgh, NY: the local picture

3,403

residents 65 or older (17% of Plattsburgh)

57%

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Clinton County)

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Plattsburgh ZIP codes

Most older adults in Plattsburgh 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 1,073 Plattsburgh residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (36% in Clinton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 2 hospices serving Plattsburgh ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Plattsburgh compared with Clinton County and New York

Census figure	Plattsburgh	Clinton County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	36%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	28%	29%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	1.9%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	8.6%	13%
Households with no vehicle	19%	10%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,494	$55,319	—

Older residents in towns around Plattsburgh

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Dannemora, NY	13 mi	131	22%
Keeseville, NY	13 mi	501	26%
Milton, VT	17 mi	562	48%
Burlington, VT	18 mi	5,421	32%
Winooski, VT	19 mi	904	43%
St. Albans, VT	20 mi	968	30%

Hospices serving Plattsburgh

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The North Country Inc	Plattsburgh, NY	0.4 mi	(518) 561-8465
High Peaks Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc	Hudson Falls, NY	95 mi	(518) 891-0606

Nursing homes near Plattsburgh (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Plattsburgh Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Plattsburgh, NY	0.6 mi	4 of 5	89	(518) 563-3261
Champlain Valley Physicians Hosp Med Ctr S N F	Plattsburgh, NY	0.7 mi	4 of 5	95	(518) 562-7760
Clinton Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Plattsburgh, NY	0.8 mi	1 of 5	80	(518) 563-0950
Meadowbrook Healthcare	Plattsburgh, NY	1.1 mi	2 of 5	287	(518) 563-5440

Straight-line miles from the center of Plattsburgh. 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 Plattsburgh

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 36% of the $4,541 monthly median income of Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh: common questions

Which hospices serve Plattsburgh?

Medicare lists 2 hospices for Plattsburgh ZIP codes, including Hospice Of The North Country Inc, High Peaks Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Plattsburgh?

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 36% of the $4,541 monthly median income of Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh. 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 Plattsburgh, NY