Respite Care in Stony Brook University, NY for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Stony Brook University, NY: the local picture

285

residents 65 or older (3.0% of Stony Brook University)

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Stony Brook University ZIP codes

$19.05

median hourly wage of home care aides in New York (BLS, May 2025)

About 0 Stony Brook University residents aged 65 or older report a disability. Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Stony Brook University ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Stony Brook University compared with Suffolk County and New York

Census figure	Stony Brook University	Suffolk County	New York
Residents 65 or older	3.0%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.2%	2.2%

Older residents in towns around Stony Brook University

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Stony Brook, NY	0.3 mi	2,867	17%
East Setauket, NY	1.7 mi	1,970	19%
Setauket, NY	2.7 mi	894	20%
St. James, NY	2.8 mi	2,997	24%
Port Jefferson Station, NY	3.2 mi	925	32%
Centereach, NY	3.5 mi	4,757	31%

Hospices serving Stony Brook University

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vns And Hospice Of Suffolk, Inc	East Northport, NY	11 mi	(631) 930-9399
Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore	Woodbury, NY	19 mi	(516) 832-7100
Good Shepherd Hospice	Farmingdale, NY	20 mi	(631) 465-6300

Nursing homes near Stony Brook University (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Long Island State Veterans Home	Stonybrook, NY	0.6 mi	5 of 5	350	(631) 444-8500
Jefferson's Ferry	South Setauket, NY	2.3 mi	5 of 5	60	(631) 650-2700
St James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	St James, NY	2.4 mi	4 of 5	230	(631) 862-8000
Luxor Nursing & Rehabilitation At Mills Pond	St James, NY	2.4 mi	5 of 5	252	(631) 862-8990

Straight-line miles from the center of Stony Brook University. 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 Stony Brook University

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 Stony Brook University: common questions

Which hospices serve Stony Brook University?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Stony Brook University ZIP codes, including Vns And Hospice Of Suffolk, Inc, Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore, Good Shepherd Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Stony Brook University?

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 Stony Brook University. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Stony Brook University, NY