Respite Care in Hornell, NY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hornell, NY: the local picture

1,820

residents 65 or older (22% of Hornell)

66%

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

41%

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

1

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hornell ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hornell live with someone: 66% 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 710 Hornell residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (32% in Steuben County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Hornell compared with Steuben County and New York

Census figure	Hornell	Steuben County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	32%	29%
Residents 65 or older	22%	21%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.5%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	12%	13%
Households with no vehicle	15%	10%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,208	$46,976	—

Older residents in towns around Hornell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Alfred, NY	8.4 mi	189	18%
Dansville, NY	16 mi	1,035	36%
Bath, NY	18 mi	1,385	27%
Wellsville, NY	21 mi	1,125	25%
Mount Morris, NY	29 mi	404	24%
Gang Mills, NY	30 mi	667	44%

Hospices serving Hornell

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Carefirst / Southern Tier Hospice And Palliative	Painted Post, NY	30 mi	(607) 962-3100

Nursing homes near Hornell (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Elderwood At Hornell	Hornell, NY	0.9 mi	2 of 5	122	(607) 324-6916
Maple City Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Hornell, NY	1.4 mi	1 of 5	114	(607) 324-7740
Steuben Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare	Bath, NY	18 mi	3 of 5	105	(607) 776-7651
Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital SNF/Hrf	Bath, NY	20 mi	5 of 5	120	(607) 776-8691

Straight-line miles from the center of Hornell. 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 Hornell

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 44% of the $3,767 monthly median income of Hornell 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 Hornell: common questions

Which hospices serve Hornell?

Medicare lists 1 hospice for Hornell ZIP codes, including Carefirst / Southern Tier Hospice And Palliative.

How much does respite care cost in Hornell?

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 44% of the $3,767 monthly median income of Hornell 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 Hornell. 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 Hornell, NY