Respite Care in University at Buffalo, NY for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in University at Buffalo, NY: the local picture

0

residents 65 or older (0.0% of University at Buffalo)

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve University at Buffalo ZIP codes

$19.05

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

About 0 University at Buffalo 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 University at Buffalo ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

University at Buffalo compared with Erie County and New York

Census figure	University at Buffalo	Erie County	New York
Residents 65 or older	0.0%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	2.4%	2.2%
Households with no vehicle	36%	12%	29%

Older residents in towns around University at Buffalo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Eggertsville, NY	2.5 mi	3,124	23%
Williamsville, NY	3.7 mi	1,693	25%
Tonawanda Town, NY	4.6 mi	12,029	28%
Kenmore, NY	4.9 mi	2,381	22%
Tonawanda, NY	4.9 mi	3,101	27%
North Tonawanda, NY	5.5 mi	6,614	31%

Hospices serving University at Buffalo

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Buffalo Inc	Cheektowaga, NY	8.2 mi	(716) 686-1900
Niagara Hospice Inc	Lockport, NY	12 mi	(716) 439-4417
Chautauqua Hospice And Palliative Care	Lakewood, NY	68 mi	(716) 338-0033

Nursing homes near University at Buffalo (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Beechwood Health Care Center, Inc.	Getzville, NY	1.0 mi	5 of 5	272	(716) 810-7000
Elderwood At Amherst	Amherst, NY	2.1 mi	2 of 5	92	(716) 835-2543
Safire Rehabilitation Of Northtowns, L L C	Tonawanda, NY	2.5 mi	1 of 5	100	(716) 837-4466
Elderwood At Williamsville	Williamsville, NY	2.8 mi	2 of 5	200	(716) 689-6681

Straight-line miles from the center of University at Buffalo. 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 University at Buffalo

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 University at Buffalo: common questions

Which hospices serve University at Buffalo?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for University at Buffalo ZIP codes, including Hospice Buffalo Inc, Niagara Hospice Inc, Chautauqua Hospice And Palliative Care.

How much does respite care cost in University at Buffalo?

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 University at Buffalo. 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 University at Buffalo, NY