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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Highland, NY: the local picture

4

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

$19.05

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

1,592

residents 65 or older (25% of Highland)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Ulster County)

4 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Highland ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 4 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.

Highland has about 1,592 residents aged 65 or older, 27% of whom report a disability.

Highland compared with Ulster County and New York

Census figure	Highland	Ulster County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	31%	32%
Residents 65 or older	25%	21%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	2.6%	2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	32%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.6%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	12%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,412	$63,579	—

Older residents in towns around Highland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Marist College, NY	1.5 mi	0	—
Fairview, NY	2.7 mi	894	26%
Poughkeepsie, NY	2.9 mi	5,241	36%
Arlington, NY	3.7 mi	445	39%
Vassar College, NY	4.3 mi	47	13%
Haviland, NY	4.5 mi	624	39%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Highland

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Americare Certified Special Services, Inc Chha	Brooklyn, NY	76 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(718) 535-3100
Health Quest Home Care, Inc (Certified) Chha	Poughkeepsie, NY	2.9 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(845) 471-4243
Willcare Chha (Newburgh)	Newburgh, NY	14 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(845) 561-3655
Archcare At Home	Valhalla, NY	45 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(914) 941-1710

Straight-line miles from the center of Highland. 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 Highland

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 31% of the $5,284 monthly median income of Highland 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 Highland: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Highland?

Medicare lists 4 certified agencies whose service area includes Highland ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Americare Certified Special Services, Inc Chha (5 of 5), Health Quest Home Care, Inc (Certified) Chha (3 of 5), Willcare Chha (Newburgh) (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Highland?

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 31% of the $5,284 monthly median income of Highland 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 Highland, NY