Respite Care in Binghamton University, NY for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Binghamton University, NY: the local picture

0

residents 65 or older (0.0% of Binghamton University)

1

Medicare-certified hospices serve Binghamton University ZIP codes

$19.05

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

About 0 Binghamton University residents aged 65 or older report a disability. Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 1 hospice serving Binghamton University ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Binghamton University compared with Broome County and New York

Census figure	Binghamton University	Broome County	New York
Residents 65 or older	0.0%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	3.1%	2.2%

Older residents in towns around Binghamton University

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Johnson City, NY	2.5 mi	3,343	31%
Binghamton, NY	3.1 mi	8,479	34%
Endwell, NY	3.7 mi	2,576	32%
Endicott, NY	4.9 mi	2,465	31%
Chenango Bridge, NY	8.0 mi	731	29%
Apalachin, NY	9.8 mi	454	17%

Hospices serving Binghamton University

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice At Lourdes, The	Vestal, NY	2.4 mi	(607) 798-5692

Nursing homes near Binghamton University (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Willow Point Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Vestal, NY	0.6 mi	1 of 5	300	(607) 763-4400
Susquehanna Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, L L C	Johnson City, NY	0.9 mi	1 of 5	160	(607) 729-9206
Elizabeth Church Manor Nursing Home	Binghamton, NY	3.3 mi	2 of 5	120	(607) 722-3463
Vestal Park Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Vestal, NY	4.0 mi	3 of 5	180	(607) 754-4105

Straight-line miles from the center of Binghamton University. 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 Binghamton 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 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in Binghamton University: common questions

Which hospices serve Binghamton University?

Medicare lists 1 hospice for Binghamton University ZIP codes, including Hospice At Lourdes, The.

How much does respite care cost in Binghamton 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).

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 Binghamton University. 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 (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.

Respite Care in Binghamton University, NY