Respite Care in SUNY Oswego, NY
A few hours, a day or a weekend of cover so the family member doing the caring can rest, work, see a doctor or travel. Post what you need in SUNY Oswego for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Respite Care in SUNY Oswego, NY: the local picture
About 0 SUNY Oswego residents aged 65 or older report a disability. Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 2 hospices serving SUNY Oswego ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
SUNY Oswego compared with Oswego County and New York
| Census figure | SUNY Oswego | Oswego County | New York |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65 or older | 0.0% | 18% | 18% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.2% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% | 8.4% | 29% |
Older residents in towns around SUNY Oswego
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego, NY | 1.9 mi | 3,119 | 42% |
| Fulton, NY | 11 mi | 1,773 | 44% |
| Radisson, NY | 23 mi | 1,483 | 24% |
| Baldwinsville, NY | 23 mi | 1,847 | 42% |
| Village Green, NY | 25 mi | 891 | 24% |
| Brewerton, NY | 25 mi | 452 | 25% |
Hospices serving SUNY Oswego
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospice Of Central New York | Liverpool, NY | 30 mi | (315) 634-1100 |
| Hospicare & Palliative Care Services | Ithaca, NY | 70 mi | (607) 272-0212 |
Nursing homes near SUNY Oswego (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morningstar Residential Care Center | Oswego, NY | 0.8 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (315) 342-4790 |
| St Luke Residential Health Care Facility Inc | Oswego, NY | 2.5 mi | 2 of 5 | 200 | (315) 342-3166 |
| Pontiac Nursing Home | Oswego, NY | 2.6 mi | 2 of 5 | 80 | (315) 343-1800 |
| Seneca Hill Manor Inc | Oswego, NY | 5.8 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (315) 349-5300 |
Straight-line miles from the center of SUNY Oswego. 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 SUNY Oswego
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.
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 SUNY Oswego: common questions
Which hospices serve SUNY Oswego?
Medicare lists 2 hospices for SUNY Oswego ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Central New York, Hospicare & Palliative Care Services.
How much does respite care cost in SUNY Oswego?
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 SUNY Oswego. 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.
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