Respite Care in Port Jervis, NY for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Port Jervis, NY: the local picture

1,697

residents 65 or older (20% of Port Jervis)

47%

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

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Orange County)

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Port Jervis ZIP codes

Most older adults in Port Jervis live with someone: 47% 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 750 Port Jervis residents aged 65 or older report a disability (45%) (34% in Orange County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Port Jervis compared with Orange County and New York

Census figure	Port Jervis	Orange County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	30%	29%
Residents 65 or older	20%	15%	18%
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	1.6%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	28%	11%	13%
Households with no vehicle	21%	9.4%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,255	$61,135	—

Older residents in towns around Port Jervis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Matamoras, PA	0.9 mi	560	38%
Pocono Woodland Lakes, PA	11 mi	418	29%
Gold Key Lake, PA	14 mi	447	22%
Middletown, NY	15 mi	4,117	56%
Mechanicstown, NY	16 mi	1,662	32%
Hamburg, NJ	17 mi	525	32%

Hospices serving Port Jervis

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Orange & Sullivan Counties Inc	Newburgh, NY	35 mi	(845) 561-6111
United Hospice	New City, NY	39 mi	(845) 634-4974
Hudson Valley Hospice	Poughkeepsie, NY	46 mi	(845) 485-2273

Nursing homes near Port Jervis (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Josephs Place	Port Jervis, NY	0.6 mi	4 of 5	46	(845) 856-5351
Delaware Valley Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation C	Matamoras, PA	1.8 mi	1 of 5	70	(570) 491-1010
Milford Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Milford, PA	6.8 mi	2 of 5	80	(570) 491-4121
Highland Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Middletown, NY	15 mi	1 of 5	98	(845) 342-1033

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

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 56% of the $2,938 monthly median income of Port Jervis 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 Jervis: common questions

Which hospices serve Port Jervis?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Port Jervis ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Orange & Sullivan Counties Inc, United Hospice, Hudson Valley Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Port Jervis?

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 56% of the $2,938 monthly median income of Port Jervis 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 Jervis. 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 Jervis, NY