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Home Health Aides in East Setauket, NY

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Local figures

Home Health Aides in East Setauket, NY: the local picture

11
Medicare-certified home health agencies list East Setauket ZIP codes in their service area
$19.05
median hourly wage of home care aides in New York (BLS, May 2025)
1,970
residents 65 or older (19% of East Setauket)
19%
of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Suffolk County)

11 Medicare-certified home health agencies list East Setauket 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.

East Setauket has about 1,970 residents aged 65 or older, 19% of whom report a disability.

East Setauket compared with Suffolk County and New York

Census figureEast SetauketSuffolk CountyNew York
Residents 65+ with a disability19%28%32%
Residents 65 or older19%18%18%
Residents 85 or older2.1%2.2%2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone18%23%29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)2.4%7.3%13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home12%25%31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$123,147$87,077—

Older residents in towns around East Setauket

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Port Jefferson Station, NY1.5 mi92532%
Stony Brook University, NY1.7 mi285—
Stony Brook, NY2.0 mi2,86717%
Setauket, NY2.2 mi89420%
Terryville, NY2.5 mi1,64029%
Port Jefferson, NY2.6 mi1,89930%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving East Setauket

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthHauppauge, NY8.6 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(631) 232-6030
Tender Loving Care, An Amedisys CompanyMedford, NY9.1 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(631) 447-2020
Vns & Hospice Of Suffolk Inc ChhaNorthport, NY12 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(631) 261-7200
Extended Home CareBrooklyn, NY51 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(212) 356-4200
Constellation Home CareSyosset, NY23 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(531) 246-4100
Catholic Home CareFarmingdale, NY22 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(631) 828-7400
Peconic Bay Homehealth ServicesRiverhead, NY23 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(631) 548-6432
North Shore Home Care ChhaWestbury, NY28 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(516) 876-5300

Straight-line miles from the center of East Setauket. 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 East Setauket

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 16% of the $10,262 monthly median income of East Setauket 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 East Setauket: common questions

Which home health agencies serve East Setauket?

Medicare lists 11 certified agencies whose service area includes East Setauket ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Tender Loving Care, An Amedisys Company (4.5 of 5), Vns & Hospice Of Suffolk Inc Chha (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in East Setauket?

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 16% of the $10,262 monthly median income of East Setauket 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.

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