Respite Care in Setauket, NY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Setauket, NY: the local picture

894

residents 65 or older (22% of Setauket)

89%

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

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Suffolk County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Setauket ZIP codes

Most older adults in Setauket live with someone: 89% 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 175 Setauket residents aged 65 or older report a disability (20%) (28% in Suffolk County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving Setauket ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Setauket compared with Suffolk County and New York

Census figure	Setauket	Suffolk County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	23%	29%
Residents 65 or older	22%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.4%	7.3%	13%
Households with no vehicle	0.8%	5.1%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$189,554	$87,077	—

Older residents in towns around Setauket

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
East Setauket, NY	2.2 mi	1,970	19%
Stony Brook University, NY	2.7 mi	285	—
Stony Brook, NY	2.9 mi	2,867	17%
Port Jefferson Station, NY	3.0 mi	925	32%
Port Jefferson, NY	3.3 mi	1,899	30%
Terryville, NY	4.4 mi	1,640	29%

Hospices serving Setauket

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vns And Hospice Of Suffolk, Inc	East Northport, NY	12 mi	(631) 930-9399
Nyu Langone Hospital - Suffolk Hospice	Patchogue, NY	15 mi	(631) 687-2960
Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore	Woodbury, NY	21 mi	(516) 832-7100
Good Shepherd Hospice	Farmingdale, NY	22 mi	(631) 465-6300

Nursing homes near Setauket (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	2.5 mi	2 of 5	120	(631) 473-5400
Long Island State Veterans Home	Stonybrook, NY	2.9 mi	5 of 5	350	(631) 444-8500
John T Mather Memorial Hosp T C U	Port Jefferson, NY	3.6 mi	5 of 5	16	(631) 473-1320
Jefferson's Ferry	South Setauket, NY	4.0 mi	5 of 5	60	(631) 650-2700

Straight-line miles from the center of Setauket. 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 Setauket

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 10% of the $15,796 monthly median income of Setauket 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 Setauket: common questions

Which hospices serve Setauket?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Setauket ZIP codes, including Vns And Hospice Of Suffolk, Inc, Nyu Langone Hospital - Suffolk Hospice, Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore.

How much does respite care cost in Setauket?

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 10% of the $15,796 monthly median income of Setauket 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 Setauket. 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 Setauket, NY