24-Hour Home Care in East Rockaway, NY
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24-Hour Home Care in East Rockaway, NY: the local picture
82 East Rockaway residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.0%; 6.8% in Nassau County), and 238 have serious difficulty walking. Round-the-clock care is usually for people who need hands-on help at any hour.
About 268 residents are 85 or older (2.7% of the population).
If you are weighing home care against a nursing home, the nearest Medicare-certified ones are Lynbrook Restorative Therapy And Nursing in Lynbrook (0.5 mi) and Oceanside Care Center Inc in Oceanside (1.3 mi).
East Rockaway compared with Nassau County and New York
| Census figure | East Rockaway | Nassau County | New York |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.0% | 6.8% | 8.3% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 14% | 17% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 4.5% | 6.6% | 8.2% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.7% | 2.6% | 2.2% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 27% | 20% | 29% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 3.7% | 6.7% | 13% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $105,284 | $100,301 | — |
Older residents in towns around East Rockaway
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynbrook, NY | 1.0 mi | 3,893 | 12% |
| Hewlett, NY | 1.4 mi | 1,316 | 7.1% |
| Oceanside, NY | 1.7 mi | 7,087 | 4.0% |
| Rockville Centre, NY | 2.1 mi | 5,179 | 10% |
| Malverne, NY | 2.1 mi | 1,967 | 5.3% |
| Valley Stream, NY | 2.5 mi | 6,898 | 6.5% |
Home health agencies serving East Rockaway
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Westbury, NY | 9.2 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (516) 746-8013 |
| Emerest Home Health Care Of Long Island | Flushing, NY | 12 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (914) 693-6800 |
| Americare Certified Special Services, Inc Chha | Brooklyn, NY | 14 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (718) 535-3100 |
| Vns Of NY Home Care Chha | New York, NY | 18 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (212) 609-7300 |
| Revival Home Health Care | Staten Island, NY | 22 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (718) 629-1000 |
Nursing homes near East Rockaway (to compare)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynbrook Restorative Therapy And Nursing | Lynbrook, NY | 0.5 mi | 5 of 5 | 100 | (516) 599-2744 |
| Oceanside Care Center Inc | Oceanside, NY | 1.3 mi | 5 of 5 | 100 | (516) 536-2300 |
| The Grand Pavilion For Rehab & Nursing At Rockvill | Rockville Centre, NY | 1.6 mi | 3 of 5 | 158 | (516) 536-7730 |
| Rockville Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, | Rockville Center, NY | 1.7 mi | 5 of 5 | 66 | (516) 536-8000 |
Straight-line miles from the center of East Rockaway. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a 24-hour caregiver can help with
- Someone awake and on duty at all hours
- Personal care, meals and medication reminders through the day
- Help at night without relying on one tired caregiver
- Written handover notes between shifts
What 24-hour home care costs in East Rockaway
24-hour care is 168 paid hours a week. At $19.05 an hour (the New York median aide wage) that is about $13,868 a month in wages before any overtime, 158% of the $8,774 monthly median income of East Rockaway households headed by someone 65+. Rates are agreed with each caregiver. 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 24-hour caregiver
24-hour care is the most hours a family can arrange at home, and the most costly. Each caregiver works a set shift, often two 12-hour or three 8-hour shifts a day, so nobody works all night after working all day. Minimum wage and overtime rules apply to each caregiver you employ directly; for workers who live in the home see DOL Fact Sheet 79B.
Questions worth asking: How do you hand over to the next caregiver? Can you work fixed shifts on the same days each week? Have you worked on a team caring for one client? More in our 24-hour home care guide.
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24-Hour Home Care in East Rockaway: common questions
How much does 24-hour home care cost in East Rockaway?
24-hour care is 168 paid hours a week. At $19.05 an hour (the New York median aide wage) that is about $13,868 a month in wages before any overtime, 158% of the $8,774 monthly median income of East Rockaway households headed by someone 65+. Rates are agreed with each caregiver. 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).
How many caregivers does 24-hour care take?
A week has 168 hours. If each caregiver works about 40 hours, that is four or five people, plus someone to cover sickness and holidays. Fewer caregivers means very long weeks for each of them.
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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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