Adult Disability Care in Mount Vernon, NY: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Mount Vernon, NY: the local picture

9.9%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (7.6% in Westchester County)

1,823

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

33%

of households have no vehicle (14% in Westchester County)

16

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

About 4,415 Mount Vernon residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (9.9%; 7.6% in Westchester County).

1,823 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

33% of Mount Vernon households have no vehicle (14% in Westchester County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Mount Vernon compared with Westchester County and New York

Census figure	Mount Vernon	Westchester County	New York
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	9.9%	7.6%	9.8%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	4.1%	2.9%	3.8%
Households with no vehicle	33%	14%	29%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	26%	35%	31%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	10%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,299	$80,660	—

Older residents in towns around Mount Vernon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Pelham, NY	1.1 mi	921	4.4%
Bronxville, NY	1.8 mi	1,051	3.3%
Pelham Manor, NY	1.8 mi	902	2.1%
New Rochelle, NY	2.7 mi	16,414	8.1%
Tuckahoe, NY	2.8 mi	1,251	4.0%
Yonkers, NY	3.0 mi	36,918	11%

Home health agencies serving Mount Vernon

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Preferred Certified	Mount Vernon, NY	0.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(914) 244-9570
Emerest Home Health Care Of NY	Bronx, NY	7.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(914) 693-6800
Vns Of NY Home Care Chha	New York, NY	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(212) 609-7300
Americare Certified Special Services, Inc Chha	Brooklyn, NY	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(718) 535-3100
Revival Home Health Care	Staten Island, NY	25 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 Mount Vernon. 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 Mount Vernon

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 36% of the $4,608 monthly median income of Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Mount Vernon?

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 36% of the $4,608 monthly median income of Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon, NY