Adult Disability Care in Inwood, NY: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Inwood, NY: the local picture

7.1%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (6.4% in Nassau County)

127

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

15%

of households have no vehicle (6.8% in Nassau County)

17

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Inwood ZIP codes in their service area

About 528 Inwood residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (7.1%; 6.4% in Nassau County).

127 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

15% of Inwood households have no vehicle (6.8% in Nassau County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Inwood compared with Nassau County and New York

Census figure	Inwood	Nassau County	New York
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	7.1%	6.4%	9.8%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	1.7%	2.6%	3.8%
Households with no vehicle	15%	6.8%	29%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	66%	31%	31%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	6.7%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,250	$100,301	—

Older residents in towns around Inwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Cedarhurst, NY	1.6 mi	1,142	9.5%
Woodmere, NY	2.2 mi	2,857	6.0%
Lawrence, NY	2.6 mi	1,405	2.7%
South Valley Stream, NY	3.1 mi	1,455	2.1%
Hewlett, NY	3.6 mi	1,316	9.9%
Valley Stream, NY	4.1 mi	6,898	6.5%

Home health agencies serving Inwood

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Americare Certified Special Services, Inc Chha	Brooklyn, NY	8.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(718) 535-3100
Emerest Home Health Care Of Long Island	Flushing, NY	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(914) 693-6800
Centerwell Home Health	Westbury, NY	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(516) 746-8013
Vns Of NY Home Care Chha	New York, NY	14 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	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(718) 629-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Inwood. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a disability support caregiver can help with

Personal care, on the person’s terms
Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
Keeping routines the person sets

Cost

What disability care for adults costs in Inwood

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 $3,854 monthly median income of Inwood 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 disability support caregiver

Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.

Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Disability Care for Adults in Inwood: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Inwood?

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 $3,854 monthly median income of Inwood 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).

Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?

Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. 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.

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Inwood, NY