Disability Care for Adults in Stony Brook University, NY

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Stony Brook University, NY: the local picture

6.1%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (7.8% in Suffolk County)

71

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

13

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Stony Brook University ZIP codes in their service area

285

residents 65 or older (3.0% of Stony Brook University)

About 549 Stony Brook University residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (6.1%; 7.8% in Suffolk County).

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

Stony Brook University compared with Suffolk County and New York

Census figure	Stony Brook University	Suffolk County	New York
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	6.1%	7.8%	9.8%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	0.8%	3.2%	3.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	39%	25%	31%

Older residents in towns around Stony Brook University

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Stony Brook, NY	0.3 mi	2,867	5.0%
East Setauket, NY	1.7 mi	1,970	5.3%
Setauket, NY	2.7 mi	894	3.8%
St. James, NY	2.8 mi	2,997	6.1%
Port Jefferson Station, NY	3.2 mi	925	9.5%
Centereach, NY	3.5 mi	4,757	6.8%

Home health agencies serving Stony Brook University

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Hauppauge, NY	7.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(631) 232-6030
Revival Home Health Care	Staten Island, NY	55 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(718) 629-1000
Tender Loving Care, An Amedisys Company	Medford, NY	9.6 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	11 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	50 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(212) 356-4200

Straight-line miles from the center of Stony Brook University. 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 Stony Brook University

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. 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 Stony Brook University: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Stony Brook University?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Stony Brook University, NY