Respite Care in Endicott, NY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Endicott, NY: the local picture

2,465

residents 65 or older (18% of Endicott)

50%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Broome County)

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Endicott ZIP codes

Most older adults in Endicott live with someone: 50% 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 691 Endicott residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (32% in Broome County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 2 hospices serving Endicott ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Endicott compared with Broome County and New York

Census figure	Endicott	Broome County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	33%	29%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	4.7%	3.1%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	10%	13%
Households with no vehicle	22%	14%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,605	$53,284	—

Older residents in towns around Endicott

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Endwell, NY	2.7 mi	2,576	32%
Binghamton University, NY	4.9 mi	0	—
Apalachin, NY	5.3 mi	454	17%
Johnson City, NY	5.5 mi	3,343	31%
Binghamton, NY	7.9 mi	8,479	34%
Owego, NY	10 mi	629	30%

Hospices serving Endicott

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice At Lourdes, The	Vestal, NY	3.0 mi	(607) 798-5692
Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care	Gloversville, NY	110 mi	(518) 725-4545

Nursing homes near Endicott (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ideal Senior Living Center	Endicott, NY	0.4 mi	5 of 5	150	(607) 786-7300
Absolut Ctr For Nursing & Rehab Endicott L L C	Endicott, NY	1.1 mi	3 of 5	160	(607) 754-2705
Vestal Park Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Vestal, NY	3.4 mi	3 of 5	180	(607) 754-4105
Good Shepherd Village At Endwell	Endwell, NY	4.2 mi	5 of 5	32	(607) 757-3102

Straight-line miles from the center of Endicott. 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 Endicott

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 43% of the $3,800 monthly median income of Endicott 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 Endicott: common questions

Which hospices serve Endicott?

Medicare lists 2 hospices for Endicott ZIP codes, including Hospice At Lourdes, The, Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care.

How much does respite care cost in Endicott?

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 43% of the $3,800 monthly median income of Endicott 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 Endicott. 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 Endicott, NY