Scotchtown, New York

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

Support at home for adults under 65 with a physical, intellectual or developmental disability, so they can live as independently as they choose. Post what you need in Scotchtown for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

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

10%
of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (9.3% in Orange County)
273
residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone
7.5%
of households have no vehicle (9.4% in Orange County)
5
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Scotchtown ZIP codes in their service area

About 760 Scotchtown residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (10%; 9.3% in Orange County).

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

7.5% of Scotchtown households have no vehicle (9.4% in Orange County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Scotchtown compared with Orange County and New York

Census figureScotchtownOrange CountyNew York
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability10%9.3%9.8%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone3.7%3.7%3.8%
Households with no vehicle7.5%9.4%29%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home32%30%31%
Residents 65+ with a disability48%34%32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)6.2%11%13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$80,694$61,135—

Older residents in towns around Scotchtown

TownDistanceResidents 65+Disability (18 to 64)
Mechanicstown, NY2.4 mi1,66211%
Middletown, NY3.7 mi4,11713%
Goshen, NY5.5 mi1,37413%
Montgomery, NY7.3 mi68211%
Maybrook, NY7.9 mi8358.1%
Chester, NY9.4 mi5726.4%

Home health agencies serving Scotchtown

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Americare Certified Special Services, Inc ChhaBrooklyn, NY63 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(718) 535-3100
Evercare At HomeNewburgh, NY17 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(855) 485-6697
Willcare Chha (Newburgh)Newburgh, NY17 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(845) 561-3655
Archcare At HomeValhalla, NY41 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(914) 941-1710
The Valley View Certified Home Health AgencyGoshen, NY5.9 mi2.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides(845) 291-2330

Straight-line miles from the center of Scotchtown. 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 Scotchtown

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 25% of the $6,725 monthly median income of Scotchtown 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 Scotchtown: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Scotchtown?

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 25% of the $6,725 monthly median income of Scotchtown 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.

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