Respite Care in East Patchogue, NY for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in East Patchogue, NY: the local picture

3,986

residents 65 or older (18% of East Patchogue)

60%

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Suffolk County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve East Patchogue ZIP codes

Most older adults in East Patchogue live with someone: 60% 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 1,482 East Patchogue residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (28% in Suffolk County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving East Patchogue ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

East Patchogue compared with Suffolk County and New York

Census figure	East Patchogue	Suffolk County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	23%	29%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	7.3%	13%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	5.1%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,494	$87,077	—

Older residents in towns around East Patchogue

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Patchogue, NY	2.0 mi	1,733	33%
North Bellport, NY	2.2 mi	1,212	33%
North Patchogue, NY	2.4 mi	844	16%
Blue Point, NY	3.1 mi	1,281	23%
Medford, NY	3.6 mi	4,139	27%
Brookhaven, NY	3.9 mi	755	28%

Hospices serving East Patchogue

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Nyu Langone Hospital - Suffolk Hospice	Patchogue, NY	0.7 mi	(631) 687-2960
East End Hospice, Inc	Westhampton Beach, NY	18 mi	(631) 288-8400
Vns And Hospice Of Suffolk, Inc	East Northport, NY	18 mi	(631) 930-9399
Good Shepherd Hospice	Farmingdale, NY	24 mi	(631) 465-6300
Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore	Woodbury, NY	26 mi	(516) 832-7100

Nursing homes near East Patchogue (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Swan Lake Nursing And Rehabilitation	Patchogue, NY	0.7 mi	2 of 5	120	(631) 289-7700
Brookhaven Health Care Facility, LLC	East Patchogue, NY	0.9 mi	4 of 5	160	(631) 447-8800
Bellhaven Center For Rehab And Nursing Care	Brookhaven, NY	2.5 mi	2 of 5	240	(631) 286-8100
Medford Multicare Center For Living	Medford, NY	3.9 mi	2 of 5	320	(631) 730-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of East Patchogue. 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 East Patchogue

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 37% of the $4,458 monthly median income of East Patchogue 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 East Patchogue: common questions

Which hospices serve East Patchogue?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for East Patchogue ZIP codes, including Nyu Langone Hospital - Suffolk Hospice, East End Hospice, Inc, Vns And Hospice Of Suffolk, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in East Patchogue?

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 37% of the $4,458 monthly median income of East Patchogue 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 East Patchogue. 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 East Patchogue, NY