Respite Care in Oyster Bay, NY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Oyster Bay, NY: the local picture

1,415

residents 65 or older (19% of Oyster Bay)

61%

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

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Nassau County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Oyster Bay ZIP codes

Most older adults in Oyster Bay live with someone: 61% 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 392 Oyster Bay residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (27% in Nassau County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Oyster Bay ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Oyster Bay compared with Nassau County and New York

Census figure	Oyster Bay	Nassau County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	20%	29%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	5.2%	2.6%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	6.7%	13%
Households with no vehicle	12%	6.8%	29%

Older residents in towns around Oyster Bay

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
East Norwich, NY	1.3 mi	459	33%
Muttontown, NY	3.0 mi	725	19%
Locust Valley, NY	3.1 mi	735	26%
Bayville, NY	3.1 mi	1,551	21%
Cold Spring Harbor, NY	3.9 mi	451	7.1%
Syosset, NY	3.9 mi	2,759	30%

Hospices serving Oyster Bay

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore	Woodbury, NY	4.8 mi	(516) 832-7100
Good Shepherd Hospice	Farmingdale, NY	11 mi	(631) 465-6300
Vns And Hospice Of Suffolk, Inc	East Northport, NY	11 mi	(631) 930-9399
Comprehensive Comm Hospice Of Parker Jewish Inst	New Hyde Park, NY	12 mi	(516) 586-1575
Hospice Of New York, LLC	Long Island City, NY	23 mi	(718) 472-1999

Nursing homes near Oyster Bay (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Woodbury Heights Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Woodbury, NY	4.3 mi	1 of 5	606	(516) 921-3900
Emerge Nursing And Rehabilitation At Glen Cove	Glen Cove, NY	4.8 mi	5 of 5	102	(516) 671-0858
Glen Cove Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation	Glen Cove, NY	4.8 mi	4 of 5	154	(516) 656-8000
Excel At Woodbury For Rehabilitation And Nursing,	Woodbury, NY	5.1 mi	5 of 5	123	(516) 692-4100

Straight-line miles from the center of Oyster Bay. 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 Oyster Bay

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. 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 Oyster Bay: common questions

Which hospices serve Oyster Bay?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Oyster Bay ZIP codes, including Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore, Good Shepherd Hospice, Vns And Hospice Of Suffolk, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Oyster Bay?

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. 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 Oyster Bay. 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 Oyster Bay, NY