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In-Home Care for Veterans in Stony Brook University, NY

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Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Stony Brook University, NY: the local picture

221
veterans aged 65 or older (78% of residents 65+)
285
residents 65 or older (3.0% of Stony Brook University)
$19.05
median hourly wage of home care aides in New York (BLS, May 2025)

About 221 Stony Brook University residents aged 65 or older are veterans (78% of that age group; 11% in Suffolk County), out of 224 veterans of all adult ages in town.

Stony Brook University compared with Suffolk County and New York

Census figureStony Brook UniversitySuffolk CountyNew York
Residents 65+ who are veterans78%11%9.0%
Residents 65 or older3.0%18%18%

Older residents in towns around Stony Brook University

TownDistanceResidents 65+Veterans (65+)
Stony Brook, NY0.3 mi2,8674.6%
East Setauket, NY1.7 mi1,9709.8%
Setauket, NY2.7 mi8947.5%
St. James, NY2.8 mi2,99712%
Port Jefferson Station, NY3.2 mi9254.1%
Centereach, NY3.5 mi4,75714%

Hospitals near Stony Brook University

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Suny/Stony Brook University HospitalStony Brook, NY1.5 mi5 of 5(631) 444-4000
John T Mather Memorial Hospital Of Port JeffersonPort Jefferson, NY4.0 mi5 of 5(631) 473-1320
St Charles HospitalPort Jefferson, NY4.0 mi5 of 5(631) 474-6000

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 caregiver for a veteran can help with

  • Company and help around the house
  • Personal care: bathing, dressing, toileting
  • Rides to VA and other appointments
  • Meals and medication reminders
Cost

What veterans’ home 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 caregiver for a veteran

The VA’s Homemaker and Home Health Aide program sends a trained aide, supervised by a registered nurse, to help eligible veterans with daily activities at home. The Aid and Attendance benefit adds monthly payments to a VA pension for veterans who need help with daily activities. The VA Caregiver Support Line is 1-855-260-3274.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for veterans before? Can you drive to the VA medical center or clinic? Are you comfortable with the paperwork VA programs need? More in our veterans’ home care guide.

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Questions

Veterans’ Home Care in Stony Brook University: common questions

How much does veterans’ home 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 the VA pay for in-home care?

For eligible veterans, VA programs such as Homemaker and Home Health Aide care can provide help at home, and Aid and Attendance can add to a VA pension. Ask the VA about eligibility; the Caregiver Support Line is 1-855-260-3274 (caregiver.va.gov).

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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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