Respite Care in West Glens Falls, NY for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in West Glens Falls, NY: the local picture

1,712

residents 65 or older (17% of West Glens Falls)

76%

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

27%

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

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve West Glens Falls ZIP codes

Most older adults in West Glens Falls live with someone: 76% 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 445 West Glens Falls residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (28% in Warren County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

West Glens Falls compared with Warren County and New York

Census figure	West Glens Falls	Warren County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	30%	29%
Residents 65 or older	17%	24%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.7%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.8%	13%
Households with no vehicle	2.5%	7.8%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,250	$59,869	—

Older residents in towns around West Glens Falls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Glens Falls North, NY	2.2 mi	2,480	31%
Glens Falls, NY	2.6 mi	2,344	35%
South Glens Falls, NY	3.2 mi	651	27%
Hudson Falls, NY	5.7 mi	1,749	27%
Fort Edward, NY	6.2 mi	408	34%
Corinth, NY	7.9 mi	502	22%

Hospices serving West Glens Falls

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
High Peaks Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc	Hudson Falls, NY	6.1 mi	(518) 891-0606
Community Hospice, Inc, The	Albany, NY	41 mi	(518) 724-0200
Hudson Valley Hospice	Poughkeepsie, NY	111 mi	(845) 485-2273

Nursing homes near West Glens Falls (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Glens Falls Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing	Glens Falls, NY	1.6 mi	3 of 5	120	(518) 793-2575
The Pines At Glens Falls Ctr For Nursing & Rehab	Glens Falls, NY	3.1 mi	2 of 5	120	(518) 793-5163
Warren Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing	Queensbury, NY	3.8 mi	2 of 5	80	(518) 761-6540
Fort Hudson Nursing Center Inc	Fort Edward, NY	5.9 mi	2 of 5	196	(518) 747-2811

Straight-line miles from the center of West Glens Falls. 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 West Glens Falls

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 39% of the $4,271 monthly median income of West Glens Falls 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 West Glens Falls: common questions

Which hospices serve West Glens Falls?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for West Glens Falls ZIP codes, including High Peaks Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc, Community Hospice, Inc, The, Hudson Valley Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in West Glens Falls?

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 39% of the $4,271 monthly median income of West Glens Falls 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 West Glens Falls. 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 West Glens Falls, NY