Respite Care in Albion, NY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Albion, NY: the local picture

1,131

residents 65 or older (21% of Albion)

45%

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

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Orleans County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Albion ZIP codes

Most older adults in Albion live with someone: 45% 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 295 Albion residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (31% in Orleans County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving Albion ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Albion compared with Orleans County and New York

Census figure	Albion	Orleans County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	55%	31%	29%
Residents 65 or older	21%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.6%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	8.4%	13%
Households with no vehicle	16%	7.9%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,857	$50,203	—

Older residents in towns around Albion

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Medina, NY	10 mi	1,241	34%
Brockport, NY	13 mi	743	30%
Clarkson, NY	14 mi	1,021	21%
Hamlin, NY	14 mi	791	33%
Batavia, NY	17 mi	3,144	40%
Spencerport, NY	20 mi	717	15%

Hospices serving Albion

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Supportive Care Of Orleans	Albion, NY	0.9 mi	(585) 589-0809
Rochester Regional Health Hospice Care	Rochester, NY	31 mi	(585) 214-1000
Ur Medicine Hospice	Webster, NY	37 mi	(585) 787-8315
Homecare & Hospice	Allegany, NY	—	(716) 372-5735

Nursing homes near Albion (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Villages Of Orleans Health And Rehabilitation	Albion, NY	5.7 mi	2 of 5	120	(585) 589-5637
Orchard Rehabilitation & Nursing Center	Medina, NY	9.3 mi	3 of 5	160	(585) 798-4100
Medina Memorial Hospital SNF	Medina, NY	11 mi	4 of 5	30	(585) 798-2000
Elderwood Of Lakeside At Brockport	Brockport, NY	13 mi	4 of 5	120	(585) 395-6095

Straight-line miles from the center of Albion. 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 Albion

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 62% of the $2,655 monthly median income of Albion 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 Albion: common questions

Which hospices serve Albion?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Albion ZIP codes, including Supportive Care Of Orleans, Rochester Regional Health Hospice Care, Ur Medicine Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Albion?

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 62% of the $2,655 monthly median income of Albion 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 Albion. 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 Albion, NY