Respite Care in Owego, NY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Owego, NY: the local picture

629

residents 65 or older (16% of Owego)

54%

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Tioga County)

1

Medicare-certified hospices serve Owego ZIP codes

Most older adults in Owego live with someone: 54% 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 177 Owego residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (30% in Tioga County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Owego compared with Tioga County and New York

Census figure	Owego	Tioga County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	28%	29%
Residents 65 or older	16%	22%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.8%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.5%	8.8%	13%
Households with no vehicle	20%	7.2%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,454	$52,115	—

Older residents in towns around Owego

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Apalachin, NY	6.1 mi	454	17%
Endicott, NY	10 mi	2,465	31%
Endwell, NY	12 mi	2,576	32%
Binghamton University, NY	15 mi	0	—
Johnson City, NY	15 mi	3,343	31%
Waverly, NY	16 mi	1,084	44%

Hospices serving Owego

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice At Lourdes, The	Vestal, NY	13 mi	(607) 798-5692

Nursing homes near Owego (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
River View Rehabilitation And Nursing Care Center	Owego, NY	0.7 mi	3 of 5	77	(607) 687-2594
Ideal Senior Living Center	Endicott, NY	10 mi	5 of 5	150	(607) 786-7300
Absolut Ctr For Nursing & Rehab Endicott L L C	Endicott, NY	11 mi	3 of 5	160	(607) 754-2705
Vestal Park Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Vestal, NY	12 mi	3 of 5	180	(607) 754-4105

Straight-line miles from the center of Owego. 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 Owego

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 47% of the $3,538 monthly median income of Owego 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 Owego: common questions

Which hospices serve Owego?

Medicare lists 1 hospice for Owego ZIP codes, including Hospice At Lourdes, The.

How much does respite care cost in Owego?

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 47% of the $3,538 monthly median income of Owego 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 Owego. 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 Owego, NY