Home Health Aides in North Valley Stream, NY

Local figures

Home Health Aides in North Valley Stream, NY: the local picture

23

Medicare-certified home health agencies list North Valley Stream ZIP codes in their service area

$19.05

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

3,313

residents 65 or older (19% of North Valley Stream)

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Nassau County)

23 Medicare-certified home health agencies list North Valley Stream 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.

North Valley Stream has about 3,313 residents aged 65 or older, 22% of whom report a disability.

North Valley Stream compared with Nassau County and New York

Census figure	North Valley Stream	Nassau County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	27%	32%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.6%	2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	20%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.2%	6.7%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	41%	31%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$105,625	$100,301	—

Older residents in towns around North Valley Stream

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Elmont, NY	1.0 mi	5,908	26%
Valley Stream, NY	1.4 mi	6,898	24%
Franklin Square, NY	1.9 mi	5,412	30%
Malverne, NY	2.0 mi	1,967	21%
South Valley Stream, NY	2.0 mi	1,455	21%
Lynbrook, NY	2.5 mi	3,893	34%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving North Valley Stream

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Emerest Home Health Care Of Long Island	Flushing, NY	8.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(914) 693-6800
Centerwell Home Health	Westbury, NY	8.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(516) 746-8013
Americare Certified Special Services, Inc Chha	Brooklyn, NY	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(718) 535-3100
Vns Of NY Home Care Chha	New York, NY	15 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	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(718) 629-1000
Family Care Certified Services (Hempstead)	Hempstead, NY	4.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(516) 932-7799
Tender Loving Care, An Amedisys Company	Carle Place, NY	6.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(516) 935-3737
MT. Sinai At Home	Westbury, NY	8.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(716) 632-6420

Straight-line miles from the center of North Valley Stream. 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 North Valley Stream

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 19% of the $8,802 monthly median income of North Valley Stream 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 North Valley Stream: common questions

Which home health agencies serve North Valley Stream?

Medicare lists 23 certified agencies whose service area includes North Valley Stream ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Emerest Home Health Care Of Long Island (5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Americare Certified Special Services, Inc Chha (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in North Valley Stream?

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 19% of the $8,802 monthly median income of North Valley Stream 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.