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Home Health Aides in West Hempstead, NY

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Local figures

Home Health Aides in West Hempstead, NY: the local picture

21
Medicare-certified home health agencies list West Hempstead ZIP codes in their service area
$19.05
median hourly wage of home care aides in New York (BLS, May 2025)
3,391
residents 65 or older (16% of West Hempstead)
24%
of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Nassau County)

21 Medicare-certified home health agencies list West Hempstead 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.

West Hempstead has about 3,391 residents aged 65 or older, 24% of whom report a disability.

West Hempstead compared with Nassau County and New York

Census figureWest HempsteadNassau CountyNew York
Residents 65+ with a disability24%27%32%
Residents 65 or older16%19%18%
Residents 85 or older2.0%2.6%2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone20%20%29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)4.8%6.7%13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home32%31%31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$93,483$100,301—

Older residents in towns around West Hempstead

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Garden City South, NY1.2 mi64329%
Lakeview, NY1.3 mi79921%
Franklin Square, NY1.4 mi5,41230%
Hempstead, NY1.7 mi7,75128%
South Hempstead, NY1.7 mi64425%
Malverne, NY1.9 mi1,96721%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving West Hempstead

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthWestbury, NY5.8 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(516) 746-8013
Emerest Home Health Care Of Long IslandFlushing, NY10 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(914) 693-6800
Americare Certified Special Services, Inc ChhaBrooklyn, NY15 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(718) 535-3100
Vns Of NY Home Care ChhaNew York, NY17 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(212) 609-7300
Revival Home Health CareStaten Island, NY24 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(718) 629-1000
Family Care Certified Services (Hempstead)Hempstead, NY1.8 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(516) 932-7799
Tender Loving Care, An Amedisys CompanyCarle Place, NY4.3 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(516) 935-3737
MT. Sinai At HomeWestbury, NY5.8 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(716) 632-6420

Straight-line miles from the center of West Hempstead. 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 West Hempstead

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 21% of the $7,790 monthly median income of West Hempstead 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 West Hempstead: common questions

Which home health agencies serve West Hempstead?

Medicare lists 21 certified agencies whose service area includes West Hempstead ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Emerest Home Health Care Of Long Island (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 West Hempstead?

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 21% of the $7,790 monthly median income of West Hempstead 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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