Respite Care in Port Ewen, NY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Port Ewen, NY: the local picture

871

residents 65 or older (25% of Port Ewen)

56%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Ulster County)

1

Medicare-certified hospices serve Port Ewen ZIP codes

Most older adults in Port Ewen live with someone: 56% 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 279 Port Ewen residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (31% in Ulster County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Port Ewen compared with Ulster County and New York

Census figure	Port Ewen	Ulster County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	32%	29%
Residents 65 or older	25%	21%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.6%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.8%	9.6%	13%
Households with no vehicle	5.1%	7.3%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,948	$63,579	—

Older residents in towns around Port Ewen

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Kingston, NY	2.1 mi	4,052	36%
Rhinebeck, NY	3.8 mi	836	29%
Hurley, NY	4.4 mi	752	36%
Haviland, NY	10 mi	624	39%
Saugerties, NY	12 mi	1,004	39%
New Paltz, NY	12 mi	639	18%

Hospices serving Port Ewen

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hudson Valley Hospice	Poughkeepsie, NY	14 mi	(845) 485-2273

Nursing homes near Port Ewen (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Golden Hill Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Kingston, NY	2.5 mi	3 of 5	280	(845) 340-3390
Ferncliff Nursing Home Co Inc	Rhinebeck, NY	3.6 mi	2 of 5	309	(845) 876-2011
The Baptist Home At Brookmeade	Rhinebeck, NY	4.6 mi	5 of 5	120	(845) 876-2071
Renaissance Rehabilitation And Nursing Care Center	Staatsburg, NY	5.3 mi	1 of 5	120	(845) 889-4500

Straight-line miles from the center of Port Ewen. 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 Port Ewen

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 38% of the $4,329 monthly median income of Port Ewen 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 Port Ewen: common questions

Which hospices serve Port Ewen?

Medicare lists 1 hospice for Port Ewen ZIP codes, including Hudson Valley Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Port Ewen?

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 38% of the $4,329 monthly median income of Port Ewen 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 Port Ewen. 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 Port Ewen, NY