Home Health Aides in White Plains, NY: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in White Plains, NY: the local picture

16

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

$19.05

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

12,454

residents 65 or older (21% of White Plains)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Westchester County)

16 Medicare-certified home health agencies list White Plains 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.

White Plains has about 12,454 residents aged 65 or older, 32% of whom report a disability.

White Plains compared with Westchester County and New York

Census figure	White Plains	Westchester County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	29%	32%
Residents 65 or older	21%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	2.7%	2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.6%	10%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	40%	35%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$81,558	$80,660	—

Older residents in towns around White Plains

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Harrison, NY	1.7 mi	3,944	20%
Scarsdale, NY	2.5 mi	2,609	18%
Hartsdale, NY	2.8 mi	740	34%
Rye Brook, NY	3.4 mi	1,828	37%
Elmsford, NY	3.9 mi	467	21%
Greenville, NY	3.9 mi	1,852	26%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving White Plains

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Preferred Certified	Mount Vernon, NY	9.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(914) 244-9570
Emerest Home Health Care Of NY	Bronx, NY	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(914) 693-6800
Vns Of NY Home Care Chha	New York, NY	22 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(212) 609-7300
Americare Certified Special Services, Inc Chha	Brooklyn, NY	29 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(718) 535-3100
Revival Home Health Care	Staten Island, NY	34 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(718) 629-1000
Tender Loving Care, An Amedisys Company	Carle Place, NY	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(516) 935-3737
Vns Westchester Chha	White Plains, NY	0.7 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	32 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(718) 646-1900

Straight-line miles from the center of White Plains. 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 White Plains

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 24% of the $6,797 monthly median income of White Plains 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 White Plains: common questions

Which home health agencies serve White Plains?

Medicare lists 16 certified agencies whose service area includes White Plains ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Preferred Certified (5 of 5), Emerest Home Health Care Of NY (5 of 5), Vns Of NY Home Care Chha (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in White Plains?

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 24% of the $6,797 monthly median income of White Plains 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 White Plains, NY