Respite Care in Wheatley Heights, NY
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Respite Care in Wheatley Heights, NY: the local picture
Most older adults in Wheatley Heights live with someone: 81% 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 278 Wheatley Heights residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (28% in Suffolk County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Wheatley Heights ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Wheatley Heights compared with Suffolk County and New York
| Census figure | Wheatley Heights | Suffolk County | New York |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 43% | 28% | 32% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 19% | 23% | 29% |
| Residents 65 or older | 14% | 18% | 18% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 9.2% | 7.3% | 13% |
| Households with no vehicle | 18% | 5.1% | 29% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $79,821 | $87,077 | — |
Older residents in towns around Wheatley Heights
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melville, NY | 2.4 mi | 5,671 | 30% |
| Deer Park, NY | 2.6 mi | 4,050 | 31% |
| East Farmingdale, NY | 2.8 mi | 868 | 30% |
| North Babylon, NY | 3.2 mi | 3,088 | 32% |
| Dix Hills, NY | 3.3 mi | 5,028 | 23% |
| West Babylon, NY | 3.5 mi | 7,199 | 31% |
Hospices serving Wheatley Heights
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Hospice | Farmingdale, NY | 3.9 mi | (631) 465-6300 |
| Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore | Woodbury, NY | 6.4 mi | (516) 832-7100 |
| Vns And Hospice Of Suffolk, Inc | East Northport, NY | 7.2 mi | (631) 930-9399 |
| Hospice Of New York, LLC | Long Island City, NY | 30 mi | (718) 472-1999 |
| M J H S Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc | New York, NY | 34 mi | (212) 420-2844 |
Nursing homes near Wheatley Heights (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Hills Center For Health And Rehabilitat | Melville, NY | 3.3 mi | 4 of 5 | 320 | (631) 439-3000 |
| Berkshire Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | West Babylon, NY | 4.1 mi | 5 of 5 | 175 | (631) 587-0600 |
| Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center | Huntington Station, NY | 4.6 mi | 3 of 5 | 195 | (631) 423-3200 |
| Daleview Care Center | East Farmingdale, NY | 4.7 mi | 4 of 5 | 142 | (516) 694-9800 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Wheatley Heights. 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 Wheatley Heights
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 25% of the $6,652 monthly median income of Wheatley Heights 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.
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 Wheatley Heights: common questions
Which hospices serve Wheatley Heights?
Medicare lists 5 hospices for Wheatley Heights ZIP codes, including Good Shepherd Hospice, Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore, Vns And Hospice Of Suffolk, Inc.
How much does respite care cost in Wheatley Heights?
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 25% of the $6,652 monthly median income of Wheatley Heights 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 Wheatley Heights. 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.
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