Home Health Aides in Brightwaters, NY: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Brightwaters, NY: the local picture

12

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

$19.05

median hourly wage of home care aides in New York (BLS, May 2025)

526

residents 65 or older (17% of Brightwaters)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Suffolk County)

12 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Brightwaters ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 8 of those list home health aide services. Agency aides are usually part of care a doctor orders. For help beyond those visits, families hire an aide directly.

Home health and personal care aides in New York earn a median $19.05 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $18.59 and $21.05.

Brightwaters has about 526 residents aged 65 or older, 33% of whom report a disability.

Brightwaters compared with Suffolk County and New York

Census figure	Brightwaters	Suffolk County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	28%	32%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	23%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	7.3%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.9%	25%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$147,639	$87,077	—

Older residents in towns around Brightwaters

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
West Bay Shore, NY	1.0 mi	1,296	27%
Bay Shore, NY	1.1 mi	4,026	38%
West Islip, NY	2.0 mi	3,727	23%
Islip, NY	2.6 mi	3,322	28%
Baywood, NY	3.0 mi	809	37%
North Bay Shore, NY	3.0 mi	2,273	37%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Brightwaters

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Hauppauge, NY	8.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(631) 232-6030
Vns & Hospice Of Suffolk Inc Chha	Northport, NY	14 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	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(631) 447-2020
Extended Home Care	Brooklyn, NY	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(212) 356-4200
Constellation Home Care	Syosset, NY	14 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(531) 246-4100
Nyu Langone Home Health Care	Garden City, NY	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(516) 663-8000
Prime Home Health Services, LLC	Brooklyn, NY	37 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(718) 646-1900
Catholic Home Care	Farmingdale, NY	9.0 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(631) 828-7400

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

What it covers

What a home health aide can help with

Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
Transfers, walking and positioning
Meals and help with eating
Medication reminders

Cost

What home health aides costs in Brightwaters

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 13% of the $12,303 monthly median income of Brightwaters 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 home health aide

Federal rules require home health aides who work for Medicare-certified agencies to complete at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, or pass a competency evaluation (42 CFR 484.80). Many states add their own requirements.

Questions worth asking: Where did you train, and can I see the certificate? Have you worked for a home health agency? Which transfers and equipment are you trained on? More in our home health aides guide.

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

Questions

Home Health Aides in Brightwaters: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Brightwaters?

Medicare lists 12 certified agencies whose service area includes Brightwaters ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Vns & Hospice Of Suffolk Inc Chha (4.5 of 5), Tender Loving Care, An Amedisys Company (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Brightwaters?

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 13% of the $12,303 monthly median income of Brightwaters 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 is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?

Both are trained in personal care. A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state exam and is on the state nurse aide registry, and often works in nursing homes and hospitals. A home health aide is trained for care in the home. Neither does skilled nursing.

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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.

Home Health Aides in Brightwaters, NY