Respite Care in Port Jefferson Station, NY
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Respite Care in Port Jefferson Station, NY: the local picture
Most older adults in Port Jefferson Station live with someone: 74% 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 297 Port Jefferson Station residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (28% in Suffolk County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Port Jefferson Station ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Port Jefferson Station compared with Suffolk County and New York
| Census figure | Port Jefferson Station | Suffolk County | New York |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 32% | 28% | 32% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 26% | 23% | 29% |
| Residents 65 or older | 12% | 18% | 18% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 4.8% | 7.3% | 13% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.6% | 5.1% | 29% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $64,792 | $87,077 | — |
Older residents in towns around Port Jefferson Station
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Jefferson, NY | 1.3 mi | 1,899 | 30% |
| Terryville, NY | 1.4 mi | 1,640 | 29% |
| East Setauket, NY | 1.5 mi | 1,970 | 19% |
| Mount Sinai, NY | 2.6 mi | 2,928 | 18% |
| Setauket, NY | 3.0 mi | 894 | 20% |
| Stony Brook University, NY | 3.2 mi | 285 | — |
Hospices serving Port Jefferson Station
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nyu Langone Hospital - Suffolk Hospice | Patchogue, NY | 12 mi | (631) 687-2960 |
| Vns And Hospice Of Suffolk, Inc | East Northport, NY | 14 mi | (631) 930-9399 |
| Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore | Woodbury, NY | 23 mi | (516) 832-7100 |
| East End Hospice, Inc | Westhampton Beach, NY | 23 mi | (631) 288-8400 |
| Good Shepherd Hospice | Farmingdale, NY | 23 mi | (631) 465-6300 |
Nursing homes near Port Jefferson Station (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waters Edge At Port Jefferson For Rehabilitation A | Port Jefferson, NY | 0.8 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (631) 473-5400 |
| John T Mather Memorial Hosp T C U | Port Jefferson, NY | 1.2 mi | 5 of 5 | 16 | (631) 473-1320 |
| Allegria Nursing & Rehab Center Of Port Jefferson | Port Jefferson Stati, NY | 1.5 mi | 1 of 5 | 143 | (631) 473-7100 |
| Jefferson's Ferry | South Setauket, NY | 2.1 mi | 5 of 5 | 60 | (631) 650-2700 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Port Jefferson Station. 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 Port Jefferson Station
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 31% of the $5,399 monthly median income of Port Jefferson Station 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 Port Jefferson Station: common questions
Which hospices serve Port Jefferson Station?
Medicare lists 5 hospices for Port Jefferson Station ZIP codes, including Nyu Langone Hospital - Suffolk Hospice, Vns And Hospice Of Suffolk, Inc, Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore.
How much does respite care cost in Port Jefferson Station?
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 31% of the $5,399 monthly median income of Port Jefferson Station 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 Port Jefferson Station. 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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