Companion Care in Lake Success, NY for Seniors

Local figures

Companion Care in Lake Success, NY: the local picture

614

residents 65 or older (22% of Lake Success)

8.6%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (22% in Queens County)

45%

of residents 5+ speak a language other than English at home

2.3%

of households have no vehicle (37% in Queens County)

About 39 residents of Lake Success aged 65 or older live alone, 8.6% of older residents in households (22% in Queens County). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.

2.3% of Lake Success households have no vehicle (37% in Queens County). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

Of the 614 Lake Success residents aged 65 or older, 164 are 85 or older (27%). Before the first visit with someone in that oldest group, ask the family about hearing, eyesight, walking and any memory changes, so the visit is planned around them.

199 Lake Success households headed by someone 65 or older own their home and 9 rent. A companion visiting a house may also help with mail, light chores and keeping an eye on things; in an apartment building, ask whether visitors sign in.

About 32 older Lake Success residents (6.6%) live below the poverty line (15% in Queens County). For them, Medicaid home and community-based services or the local Area Agency on Aging may cover some companion or homemaker hours, depending on the state program; private pay is not the only route.

About 45% of Lake Success residents aged 5 and over speak a language other than English at home. The most common are Chinese (924), Korean (117), other Indo-European languages (90). If the person you care for is more at ease in one of these languages, say so in your posting; many caregivers list the languages they speak.

Lake Success compared with Queens County and New York

Census figure	Lake Success	Queens County	New York
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	8.6%	22%	29%
Residents 65 or older	22%	18%	18%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	45%	55%	31%
Households with no vehicle	2.3%	37%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.6%	15%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	32%	32%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$193,375	$59,986	—

Older residents in towns around Lake Success

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
University Gardens, NY	1.2 mi	837	18%
Manhasset Hills, NY	1.6 mi	845	8.2%
Thomaston, NY	1.6 mi	591	15%
Manhasset, NY	1.7 mi	1,232	33%
North New Hyde Park, NY	1.7 mi	2,953	15%
Great Neck Plaza, NY	1.8 mi	1,843	41%

Hospitals near Lake Success (for rides to appointments)

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
North Shore University Hospital	Manhasset, NY	2.4 mi	5 of 5	(516) 562-0100
Long Island Jewish Medical Center	New Hyde Park, NY	2.8 mi	4 of 5	(718) 470-7000
St Francis Hospital - The Heart Center	Roslyn, NY	4.1 mi	5 of 5	(516) 562-6000

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

What it covers

What a companion caregiver can help with

Conversation, cards, puzzles and shared hobbies
Walks and outings to the park, library or senior center
Company at meals, and help preparing them
Rides or escort to appointments, church and visits

Cost

What companion care costs in Lake Success

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 10% of the $16,115 monthly median income of Lake Success 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 companion caregiver

Isolation is a health risk, not only a mood. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine found that nearly one in four Americans aged 65 and older living in the community is socially isolated, and linked isolation to higher risks of dementia, heart disease and early death (2020 report).

Questions worth asking: What do you enjoy doing with the people you care for? Are you comfortable driving, and is your car insured for passengers? How do you handle a client who does not want company at first? More in our companion care guide.

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

Questions

Companion Care in Lake Success: common questions

How many seniors live alone in Lake Success?

About 39 residents aged 65 or older, 8.6% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (22% in Queens County).

How much does companion care cost in Lake Success?

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 10% of the $16,115 monthly median income of Lake Success 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).

What does a companion caregiver do in Lake Success?

A companion keeps an older adult company and helps around the visit: conversation, activities, walks, meals, errands, rides and reminders. It suits someone who is mostly independent but lonely, or a family that wants someone to check in on weekdays.

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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.

Companion Care for Seniors in Lake Success, NY