Respite Care in Westbury, NY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Westbury, NY: the local picture

2,978

residents 65 or older (19% of Westbury)

80%

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Nassau County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Westbury ZIP codes

Most older adults in Westbury live with someone: 80% 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 1,222 Westbury residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (27% in Nassau County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Westbury compared with Nassau County and New York

Census figure	Westbury	Nassau County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	20%	29%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.6%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.3%	6.7%	13%
Households with no vehicle	12%	6.8%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$102,031	$100,301	—

Older residents in towns around Westbury

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
New Cassel, NY	1.3 mi	1,468	58%
Carle Place, NY	1.4 mi	963	42%
Salisbury, NY	1.8 mi	2,442	28%
Old Westbury, NY	1.9 mi	622	26%
East Williston, NY	2.3 mi	551	32%
Mineola, NY	2.8 mi	3,434	29%

Hospices serving Westbury

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore	Woodbury, NY	7.2 mi	(516) 832-7100
Good Shepherd Hospice	Farmingdale, NY	8.4 mi	(631) 465-6300
Calvary Home Health Agency And Hospice Care	Bronx, NY	15 mi	(718) 518-2465
Hospice Of New York, LLC	Long Island City, NY	18 mi	(718) 472-1999
M J H S Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc	New York, NY	22 mi	(212) 420-2844

Nursing homes near Westbury (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fulton Commons Care Center Inc	East Meadow, NY	2.7 mi	2 of 5	280	(516) 222-9300
Townhouse Center For Rehabilitation & Nursing	Uniondale, NY	3.3 mi	3 of 5	280	(516) 565-1900
Hempstead Park Nursing Home	Hempstead, NY	3.6 mi	2 of 5	251	(516) 705-9700
Sunharbor Manor	Roslyn Heights, NY	3.7 mi	2 of 5	266	(516) 621-5400

Straight-line miles from the center of Westbury. 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 Westbury

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 $8,503 monthly median income of Westbury 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 Westbury: common questions

Which hospices serve Westbury?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Westbury ZIP codes, including Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore, Good Shepherd Hospice, Calvary Home Health Agency And Hospice Care.

How much does respite care cost in Westbury?

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 $8,503 monthly median income of Westbury 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 Westbury. 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 Westbury, NY