Respite Care in East Williston, NY
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Respite Care in East Williston, NY: the local picture
Most older adults in East Williston live with someone: 90% 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 174 East Williston residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (27% in Nassau County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 8 hospices serving East Williston ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
East Williston compared with Nassau County and New York
| Census figure | East Williston | Nassau County | New York |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 32% | 27% | 32% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 9.8% | 20% | 29% |
| Residents 65 or older | 21% | 19% | 18% |
| Residents 85 or older | 3.7% | 2.6% | 2.2% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 3.3% | 6.7% | 13% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.0% | 6.8% | 29% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $157,708 | $100,301 | — |
Older residents in towns around East Williston
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williston Park, NY | 0.7 mi | 1,144 | 26% |
| Mineola, NY | 1.0 mi | 3,434 | 29% |
| Albertson, NY | 1.1 mi | 1,117 | 34% |
| Roslyn Heights, NY | 1.3 mi | 1,224 | 33% |
| Carle Place, NY | 1.3 mi | 963 | 42% |
| Searingtown, NY | 1.5 mi | 1,165 | 23% |
Hospices serving East Williston
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Comm Hospice Of Parker Jewish Inst | New Hyde Park, NY | 3.4 mi | (516) 586-1575 |
| Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore | Woodbury, NY | 9.3 mi | (516) 832-7100 |
| Good Shepherd Hospice | Farmingdale, NY | 11 mi | (631) 465-6300 |
| Calvary Home Health Agency And Hospice Care | Bronx, NY | 12 mi | (718) 518-2465 |
| Hospice Of New York, LLC | Long Island City, NY | 16 mi | (718) 472-1999 |
Nursing homes near East Williston (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunharbor Manor | Roslyn Heights, NY | 2.2 mi | 2 of 5 | 266 | (516) 621-5400 |
| Nassau Rehabilitation & Nursing Center | Hempstead, NY | 3.6 mi | 3 of 5 | 280 | (516) 565-4800 |
| Townhouse Center For Rehabilitation & Nursing | Uniondale, NY | 3.6 mi | 3 of 5 | 280 | (516) 565-1900 |
| Highfield Gardens Care Center Of Great Neck | Great Neck, NY | 3.7 mi | 4 of 5 | 200 | (516) 365-9229 |
Straight-line miles from the center of East Williston. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in East Williston
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 13% of the $13,142 monthly median income of East Williston 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.
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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Respite Care in East Williston: common questions
Which hospices serve East Williston?
Medicare lists 8 hospices for East Williston ZIP codes, including Comprehensive Comm Hospice Of Parker Jewish Inst, Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore, Good Shepherd Hospice.
How much does respite care cost in East Williston?
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 13% of the $13,142 monthly median income of East Williston 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 Williston. 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.
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