Disability Care for Adults in Wheatley Heights, NY

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Wheatley Heights, NY: the local picture

11%

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

140

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

18%

of households have no vehicle (5.1% in Suffolk County)

15

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

About 326 Wheatley Heights residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (11%; 7.8% in Suffolk County).

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

18% of Wheatley Heights households have no vehicle (5.1% in Suffolk County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Wheatley Heights compared with Suffolk County and New York

Census figure	Wheatley Heights	Suffolk County	New York
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	11%	7.8%	9.8%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	4.6%	3.2%	3.8%
Households with no vehicle	18%	5.1%	29%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	31%	25%	31%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.2%	7.3%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$79,821	$87,077	—

Older residents in towns around Wheatley Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Melville, NY	2.4 mi	5,671	7.6%
Deer Park, NY	2.6 mi	4,050	6.4%
East Farmingdale, NY	2.8 mi	868	7.5%
North Babylon, NY	3.2 mi	3,088	11%
Dix Hills, NY	3.3 mi	5,028	5.4%
West Babylon, NY	3.5 mi	7,199	7.3%

Home health agencies serving Wheatley Heights

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Hauppauge, NY	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(631) 232-6030
Vns Of NY Home Care Chha	New York, NY	31 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	39 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(718) 629-1000
Vns & Hospice Of Suffolk Inc Chha	Northport, NY	10 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(631) 261-7200
Tender Loving Care, An Amedisys Company	Medford, NY	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(631) 447-2020

Straight-line miles from the center of Wheatley Heights. 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 Wheatley Heights

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 $6,652 monthly median income of Wheatley Heights 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 Wheatley Heights: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Wheatley Heights?

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 $6,652 monthly median income of Wheatley Heights 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 Wheatley Heights, NY