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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Poughkeepsie, NY: the local picture

8

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

$19.05

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

5,241

residents 65 or older (16% of Poughkeepsie)

36%

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

8 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Poughkeepsie ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 7 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.

Poughkeepsie has about 5,241 residents aged 65 or older, 36% of whom report a disability.

Poughkeepsie compared with Dutchess County and New York

Census figure	Poughkeepsie	Dutchess County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	31%	32%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.3%	2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	7.9%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	25%	16%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,207	$69,468	—

Older residents in towns around Poughkeepsie

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Arlington, NY	1.1 mi	445	39%
Vassar College, NY	1.5 mi	47	13%
Marist College, NY	2.0 mi	0	—
Fairview, NY	2.6 mi	894	26%
Spackenkill, NY	2.8 mi	1,072	23%
Highland, NY	2.9 mi	1,592	27%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Poughkeepsie

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Americare Certified Special Services, Inc Chha	Brooklyn, NY	74 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(718) 535-3100
Evercare At Home	Newburgh, NY	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(855) 485-6697
Vns Westchester Chha	White Plains, NY	48 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(914) 682-1480
Prime Home Health Services, LLC	Brooklyn, NY	77 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(718) 646-1900
Health Quest Home Care, Inc (Certified) Chha	Poughkeepsie, NY	0.7 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(845) 471-4243
Fishkill Center For Rehab & Nursing Lthhcp	Beacon, NY	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(845) 831-8704
North Shore Home Care Chha	Westbury, NY	67 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(516) 876-5300
Datahr Home Health Care, Inc	Mount Kisco, NY	35 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(914) 242-1903

Straight-line miles from the center of Poughkeepsie. 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 Poughkeepsie

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 40% of the $4,101 monthly median income of Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Poughkeepsie?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Poughkeepsie ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Americare Certified Special Services, Inc Chha (5 of 5), Evercare At Home (4 of 5), Vns Westchester Chha (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Poughkeepsie?

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 40% of the $4,101 monthly median income of Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie, NY