Respite Care in Utica, NY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Utica, NY: the local picture

9,756

residents 65 or older (15% of Utica)

61%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Oneida County)

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Utica ZIP codes

Most older adults in Utica live with someone: 61% 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 3,077 Utica residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (32% in Oneida County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Utica compared with Oneida County and New York

Census figure	Utica	Oneida County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	34%	29%
Residents 65 or older	15%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.4%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	11%	13%
Households with no vehicle	22%	12%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,450	$53,780	—

Older residents in towns around Utica

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Yorkville, NY	2.7 mi	508	32%
New York Mills, NY	3.4 mi	917	24%
Whitesboro, NY	4.0 mi	447	39%
Frankfort, NY	8.8 mi	506	38%
Ilion, NY	11 mi	1,702	44%
Mohawk, NY	13 mi	555	34%

Hospices serving Utica

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice And Palliative Care Inc New Hartford	New Hartford, NY	3.9 mi	(315) 735-6484
Lewis County General Hospital Hospice	Lowville, NY	49 mi	(315) 376-5308
Hospice Of Orange & Sullivan Counties Inc	Newburgh, NY	123 mi	(845) 561-6111

Nursing homes near Utica (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oneida Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing	Utica, NY	0.9 mi	1 of 5	120	(315) 732-0100
The Pines At Utica Center For Nursing And Rehab	Utica, NY	1.6 mi	1 of 5	117	(315) 797-3570
The Grand Rehabilitation And Nursing At Utica	Utica, NY	1.6 mi	1 of 5	220	(315) 797-7392
Masonic Care Community Of New York	Utica, NY	2.1 mi	1 of 5	320	(315) 798-4800

Straight-line miles from the center of Utica. 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 Utica

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 43% of the $3,871 monthly median income of Utica 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 Utica: common questions

Which hospices serve Utica?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Utica ZIP codes, including Hospice And Palliative Care Inc New Hartford, Lewis County General Hospital Hospice, Hospice Of Orange & Sullivan Counties Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Utica?

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 43% of the $3,871 monthly median income of Utica 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 Utica. 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.

More near Utica

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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 Utica, NY