Respite Care in West Nyack, NY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in West Nyack, NY: the local picture

908

residents 65 or older (25% of West Nyack)

54%

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

52%

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

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve West Nyack ZIP codes

Most older adults in West Nyack live with someone: 54% 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 472 West Nyack residents aged 65 or older report a disability (52%) (28% in Rockland County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving West Nyack ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

West Nyack compared with Rockland County and New York

Census figure	West Nyack	Rockland County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	52%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	24%	29%
Residents 65 or older	25%	16%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.9%	7.9%	13%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	9.8%	29%

Older residents in towns around West Nyack

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bardonia, NY	1.7 mi	1,150	38%
Blauvelt, NY	1.7 mi	939	16%
Valley Cottage, NY	2.1 mi	1,999	16%
Nanuet, NY	2.5 mi	3,988	32%
Nyack, NY	2.8 mi	1,495	24%
Pearl River, NY	2.9 mi	3,060	33%

Hospices serving West Nyack

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
United Hospice	New City, NY	4.1 mi	(845) 634-4974
Valley Hospice	Paramus, NJ	11 mi	(201) 291-6000
Amedisys Hospice	Hackensack, NJ	15 mi	(201) 342-7766
Calvary Home Health Agency And Hospice Care	Bronx, NY	18 mi	(718) 518-2465
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Clifton, LLC	Bloomfield, NJ	23 mi	(973) 916-1400

Nursing homes near West Nyack (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Nyack Ridge Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Valley Cottage, NY	2.3 mi	1 of 5	160	(845) 268-6861
Northern Manor Geriatric Center Inc	Nanuet, NY	2.6 mi	2 of 5	231	(845) 623-3904
Tolstoy Foundation Rehabilitation And Nrsg Center	Valley Cottage, NY	3.1 mi	1 of 5	96	(845) 268-6813
Pine Valley Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing	Spring Valley, NY	4.7 mi	2 of 5	160	(845) 356-0567

Straight-line miles from the center of West Nyack. 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 Nyack

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. 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 Nyack: common questions

Which hospices serve West Nyack?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for West Nyack ZIP codes, including United Hospice, Valley Hospice, Amedisys Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in West Nyack?

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. 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 Nyack. 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 Nyack, NY