24-Hour Home Care in Wading River, NY
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24-Hour Home Care in Wading River, NY: the local picture
146 Wading River residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.4%; 6.7% in Suffolk County), and 251 have serious difficulty walking. Round-the-clock care is usually for people who need hands-on help at any hour.
About 61 residents are 85 or older (0.7% of the population).
If you are weighing home care against a nursing home, the nearest Medicare-certified ones are Acadia Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation in Riverhead (7.0 mi) and Surge Rehabilitation And Nursing LLC in Middle Island (9.1 mi).
Wading River compared with Suffolk County and New York
| Census figure | Wading River | Suffolk County | New York |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.4% | 6.7% | 8.3% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 14% | 18% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 6.0% | 6.6% | 8.2% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 28% | 23% | 29% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 4.6% | 7.3% | 13% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $50,970 | $87,077 | — |
Older residents in towns around Wading River
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Shoreham, NY | 3.2 mi | 1,056 | 4.7% |
| Calverton, NY | 3.2 mi | 2,422 | 3.1% |
| Baiting Hollow, NY | 3.7 mi | 916 | 3.4% |
| Ridge, NY | 5.1 mi | 4,309 | 4.1% |
| Rocky Point, NY | 6.4 mi | 1,765 | 17% |
| Manorville, NY | 6.5 mi | 2,473 | 8.5% |
Home health agencies serving Wading River
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Hauppauge, NY | 22 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (631) 232-6030 |
| Tender Loving Care, An Amedisys Company | Medford, NY | 13 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (631) 447-2020 |
| Vns & Hospice Of Suffolk Inc Chha | Northport, NY | 27 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (631) 261-7200 |
| Extended Home Care | Brooklyn, NY | 65 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (212) 356-4200 |
| Constellation Home Care | Syosset, NY | 37 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (531) 246-4100 |
Nursing homes near Wading River (to compare)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation | Riverhead, NY | 7.0 mi | 5 of 5 | 181 | (631) 727-7744 |
| Surge Rehabilitation And Nursing LLC | Middle Island, NY | 9.1 mi | 2 of 5 | 164 | (631) 924-8820 |
| Quantum Rehabilitation And Nursing LLC | Middle Island, NY | 9.1 mi | 5 of 5 | 120 | (631) 924-8830 |
| Oasis Rehabilitation And Nursing, LLC | Center Moriches, NY | 10 mi | 5 of 5 | 100 | (631) 878-4400 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Wading River. 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 Wading River
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, 327% of the $4,248 monthly median income of Wading River 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 Wading River: common questions
How much does 24-hour home care cost in Wading River?
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, 327% of the $4,248 monthly median income of Wading River 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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