Respite Care in Akron, NY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Akron, NY: the local picture

818

residents 65 or older (28% of Akron)

44%

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

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Erie County)

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Medicare-certified hospices serve Akron ZIP codes

Most older adults in Akron live with someone: 44% 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 194 Akron residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (30% in Erie County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Akron compared with Erie County and New York

Census figure	Akron	Erie County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	56%	34%	29%
Residents 65 or older	28%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	5.3%	2.4%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.3%	10%	13%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	12%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,661	$54,529	—

Older residents in towns around Akron

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Clarence, NY	5.7 mi	1,040	49%
Alden, NY	8.2 mi	453	34%
Harris Hill, NY	9.7 mi	1,346	26%
Lancaster, NY	12 mi	2,124	26%
South Lockport, NY	12 mi	1,746	31%
Depew, NY	13 mi	3,142	34%

Hospices serving Akron

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Niagara Hospice Inc	Lockport, NY	14 mi	(716) 439-4417
Hospice Buffalo Inc	Cheektowaga, NY	16 mi	(716) 686-1900
Homecare & Hospice	Allegany, NY	—	(716) 372-5735

Nursing homes near Akron (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Brothers Of Mercy Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Clarence, NY	6.1 mi	3 of 5	240	(716) 759-6985
Harris Hill Nursing Facility, L L C	Williamsville, NY	11 mi	5 of 5	192	(716) 632-3700
Greenfield Health & Rehab Center	Lancaster, NY	11 mi	4 of 5	160	(716) 684-3000
Canterbury Woods	Williamsville, NY	11 mi	3 of 5	50	(716) 929-5800

Straight-line miles from the center of Akron. 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 Akron

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 56% of the $2,972 monthly median income of Akron 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 Akron: common questions

Which hospices serve Akron?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Akron ZIP codes, including Niagara Hospice Inc, Hospice Buffalo Inc, Homecare & Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Akron?

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 56% of the $2,972 monthly median income of Akron 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 Akron. 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 Akron, NY