In-Home Hospice Support in Stony Brook University, NY

Local figures

Hospice Support in Stony Brook University, NY: the local picture

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Stony Brook University ZIP codes

177

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

285

residents 65 or older (3.0% of Stony Brook University)

$19.05

median hourly wage of home care aides in New York (BLS, May 2025)

Medicare lists 3 hospices whose service area includes Stony Brook University ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Vns And Hospice Of Suffolk, Inc in East Northport (11 mi) and Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore in Woodbury (19 mi).

0 Stony Brook University residents 65 or older live alone (— of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Stony Brook University compared with Suffolk County and New York

Census figure	Stony Brook University	Suffolk County	New York
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	3.0%	18%	18%

Older residents in towns around Stony Brook University

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Stony Brook, NY	0.3 mi	2,867	18%
East Setauket, NY	1.7 mi	1,970	18%
Setauket, NY	2.7 mi	894	11%
St. James, NY	2.8 mi	2,997	29%
Port Jefferson Station, NY	3.2 mi	925	26%
Centereach, NY	3.5 mi	4,757	19%

Hospices serving Stony Brook University

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vns And Hospice Of Suffolk, Inc	East Northport, NY	11 mi	(631) 930-9399
Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore	Woodbury, NY	19 mi	(516) 832-7100
Good Shepherd Hospice	Farmingdale, NY	20 mi	(631) 465-6300

Straight-line miles from the center of Stony Brook University. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in Stony Brook University

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 caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Hospice Support in Stony Brook University: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Stony Brook University?

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).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.