Respite Care in Thiells, NY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Thiells, NY: the local picture

978

residents 65 or older (22% of Thiells)

83%

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

19%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Rockland County)

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Medicare-certified hospices serve Thiells ZIP codes

Most older adults in Thiells live with someone: 83% 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 181 Thiells residents aged 65 or older report a disability (19%) (28% in Rockland County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Thiells compared with Rockland County and New York

Census figure	Thiells	Rockland County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	24%	29%
Residents 65 or older	22%	16%	18%
Residents 85 or older	4.4%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.1%	7.9%	13%
Households with no vehicle	4.5%	9.8%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$104,659	$82,999	—

Older residents in towns around Thiells

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Mount Ivy, NY	1.2 mi	1,413	26%
West Haverstraw, NY	1.4 mi	1,476	39%
Stony Point, NY	1.9 mi	2,350	23%
Pomona, NY	2.4 mi	596	24%
New City, NY	3.8 mi	6,963	24%
Haverstraw, NY	4.0 mi	1,954	35%

Hospices serving Thiells

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
United Hospice	New City, NY	4.0 mi	(845) 634-4974
Jansen Hospice And Palliative Care	White Plains, NY	17 mi	(914) 787-6158
Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore	Woodbury, NY	39 mi	(516) 832-7100

Nursing homes near Thiells (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Helen Hayes Hospital R H C F	West Haverstraw, NY	1.5 mi	5 of 5	25	(845) 786-4000
Helen Hayes Hospital T C U	West Haverstraw, NY	1.5 mi	5 of 5	24	(845) 786-4000
Northern Riverview Health Care, Inc	Haverstraw, NY	2.8 mi	2 of 5	182	(845) 429-5381
Friedwald Center For Rehab And Nursing, L L C	New City, NY	3.9 mi	3 of 5	180	(845) 678-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Thiells. 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 Thiells

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 19% of the $8,722 monthly median income of Thiells 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 Thiells: common questions

Which hospices serve Thiells?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Thiells ZIP codes, including United Hospice, Jansen Hospice And Palliative Care, Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore.

How much does respite care cost in Thiells?

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 19% of the $8,722 monthly median income of Thiells 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 Thiells. 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 Thiells, NY