Live-In Caregivers in Mastic Beach, NY
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Live-In Caregivers in Mastic Beach, NY: the local picture
About 278 Mastic Beach residents are 85 or older. Live-in care is most often arranged for this age group, when help is needed through the day and someone should be close at night.
A live-in caregiver needs a private room. 77% of homes in Mastic Beach have three or more bedrooms (74% in Suffolk County); the median home has 5.9 rooms.
Of Mastic Beach households headed by someone 65 or older, 962 own their home and 128 rent; among householders 85 and older it is 203 owners and 20 renters. Renters should check that the lease allows another adult to live in before anyone moves in.
Mastic Beach compared with Suffolk County and New York
| Census figure | Mastic Beach | Suffolk County | New York |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 32% | 23% | 29% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 21% | 28% | 32% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 19% | 7.3% | 13% |
| Residents 65 or older | 11% | 18% | 18% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 17% | 25% | 31% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $48,625 | $87,077 | — |
Older residents in towns around Mastic Beach
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley, NY | 2.8 mi | 3,654 | 434 |
| Mastic, NY | 3.1 mi | 1,658 | 27 |
| Center Moriches, NY | 3.1 mi | 1,193 | 138 |
| Brookhaven, NY | 3.8 mi | 755 | 123 |
| East Moriches, NY | 5.1 mi | 1,397 | 151 |
| North Bellport, NY | 5.9 mi | 1,212 | 122 |
Emergency hospitals near Mastic Beach
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island Community Hospital | Patchogue, NY | 7.9 mi | 4 of 5 | (631) 654-7100 |
| Peconic Bay Medical Center | Riverhead, NY | 15 mi | 2 of 5 | (631) 548-6000 |
| John T Mather Memorial Hospital Of Port Jefferson | Port Jefferson, NY | 17 mi | 5 of 5 | (631) 473-1320 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Mastic Beach. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a live-in caregiver can help with
- Help across the day: meals, housekeeping, personal care
- Someone in the home overnight if help is needed
- Medication reminders and appointment rides
- Companionship and a steady routine
What live-in care costs in Mastic Beach
Live-in pay is often agreed by the day or week, but every hour worked counts toward minimum wage. At $19.05 an hour (the New York median aide wage), a live-in caregiver paid for 50 hours a week costs about $4,128 a month (102% of the $4,052 monthly median income of Mastic Beach households headed by someone 65+). Round-the-clock shift care, 168 paid hours a week across two or three caregivers, comes to about $13,868 a month (342% of the $4,052 monthly median income of Mastic Beach households headed by someone 65+). Private rates are agreed with the caregiver, and overtime rules can add to both. 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.
What to know before hiring a live-in caregiver
Put the arrangement in writing: hours on duty, sleep time, days off, the room and pay (federal rules: DOL Fact Sheet 79B).
Questions worth asking: Have you lived in with a client before, and for how long? What days off and sleep time do you need? How do you handle being woken at night? More in our live-in caregivers guide.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Live-In Caregivers in Mastic Beach: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Mastic Beach?
Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue, about 7.9 mi in a straight line from the center of Mastic Beach (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (631) 654-7100. In an emergency, call 911.
How much does live-in care cost in Mastic Beach?
Live-in pay is often agreed by the day or week, but every hour worked counts toward minimum wage. At $19.05 an hour (the New York median aide wage), a live-in caregiver paid for 50 hours a week costs about $4,128 a month (102% of the $4,052 monthly median income of Mastic Beach households headed by someone 65+). Round-the-clock shift care, 168 paid hours a week across two or three caregivers, comes to about $13,868 a month (342% of the $4,052 monthly median income of Mastic Beach households headed by someone 65+). Private rates are agreed with the caregiver, and overtime rules can add to both. 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).
Live-in or 24-hour care in Mastic Beach?
A live-in caregiver sleeps in the home and has protected sleep and break time. 24-hour care uses two or three caregivers in shifts so someone is always awake; in Mastic Beach it costs more than three times as much a month (see the cost section above). Choose shifts if help is needed several times a night.
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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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