Respite Care in East Syracuse, NY for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in East Syracuse, NY: the local picture

359

residents 65 or older (12% of East Syracuse)

58%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Onondaga County)

1

Medicare-certified hospices serve East Syracuse ZIP codes

Most older adults in East Syracuse live with someone: 58% 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 116 East Syracuse residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (29% in Onondaga County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

East Syracuse compared with Onondaga County and New York

Census figure	East Syracuse	Onondaga County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	34%	29%
Residents 65 or older	12%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.4%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	10%	13%
Households with no vehicle	17%	12%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,821	$58,273	—

Older residents in towns around East Syracuse

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
De Witt, NY	2.6 mi	2,397	23%
Lyncourt, NY	3.1 mi	687	25%
Minoa, NY	3.2 mi	857	23%
Syracuse, NY	4.0 mi	21,063	36%
Mattydale, NY	4.3 mi	803	28%
Fayetteville, NY	4.3 mi	1,005	33%

Hospices serving East Syracuse

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Central New York	Liverpool, NY	6.7 mi	(315) 634-1100

Nursing homes near East Syracuse (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Jewish Home Of Central New York	Syracuse, NY	1.8 mi	2 of 5	132	(315) 446-9111
Bishop Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Syracuse, NY	3.5 mi	1 of 5	440	(315) 474-1561
Sunnyside Care Center	East Syracuse, NY	3.5 mi	2 of 5	80	(315) 656-7218
Onondaga Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing	Minoa, NY	3.8 mi	1 of 5	82	(315) 656-7277

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

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 66% of the $2,485 monthly median income of East Syracuse 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 Syracuse: common questions

Which hospices serve East Syracuse?

Medicare lists 1 hospice for East Syracuse ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Central New York.

How much does respite care cost in East Syracuse?

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 66% of the $2,485 monthly median income of East Syracuse 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 Syracuse. 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 East Syracuse, NY