Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Montauk, NY
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Nursing Assistants in Montauk, NY: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Montauk are Apple Rehab Mystic in Mystic (21 mi), Complete Care At Groton Regency in Groton (21 mi), Mystic Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, LLC in Mystic (22 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in New York earn a median $19.05 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). 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).
Montauk has about 32 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Montauk compared with Suffolk County and New York
| Census figure | Montauk | Suffolk County | New York |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 14% | 28% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 20% | 18% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 27% | 23% | 29% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 4.4% | 7.3% | 13% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.6% | 5.1% | 29% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $111,583 | $87,077 | — |
Older residents in towns around Montauk
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springs, NY | 11 mi | 2,217 | 308 |
| East Hampton North, NY | 14 mi | 950 | 115 |
| Northwest Harbor, NY | 14 mi | 1,280 | 119 |
| Groton, CT | 20 mi | 1,537 | 242 |
| New London, CT | 21 mi | 4,148 | 379 |
| Mystic, CT | 21 mi | 1,727 | 319 |
Nursing homes near Montauk
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Rehab Mystic | Mystic, CT | 21 mi | 2 of 5 | 60 | (860) 536-9655 |
| Complete Care At Groton Regency | Groton, CT | 21 mi | 5 of 5 | 162 | (860) 446-9960 |
| Mystic Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, LLC | Mystic, CT | 22 mi | 1 of 5 | 100 | (860) 536-6070 |
| Peconic Landing At Southhold | Greenport, NY | 22 mi | 5 of 5 | 66 | (631) 477-3800 |
| Civita Care Bayview | Waterford, CT | 22 mi | 1 of 5 | 127 | (860) 444-1175 |
| Pendleton Rehabilitation And Nursing Center | Mystic, CT | 22 mi | 5 of 5 | 120 | (860) 572-1700 |
Home health agencies serving Montauk
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Home Care | Brooklyn, NY | 111 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (212) 356-4200 |
| Peconic Bay Homehealth Services | Riverhead, NY | 38 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (631) 548-6432 |
| North Shore Home Care Chha | Westbury, NY | 87 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (516) 876-5300 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Montauk. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a nursing assistant can help with
- Bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
- Safe transfers, repositioning and walking
- Help with eating and fluids
- Taking and noting vital signs if asked
What CNAs costs in Montauk
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 18% of the $9,299 monthly median income of Montauk 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.
What to know before hiring a nursing assistant
To be certified, a nurse aide completes a state-approved training program of at least 75 hours, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, and passes a competency exam (42 CFR 483.152). The state then lists them on its nurse aide registry, which you can search online in most states.
Questions worth asking: Which state certified you, and is it current? Where have you worked as a CNA? Are you comfortable with lifts, catheters and incontinence care? More in our nursing assistants guide.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Nursing Assistants in Montauk: common questions
What nursing homes are near Montauk?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Apple Rehab Mystic in Mystic (21 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Complete Care At Groton Regency in Groton (21 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Mystic Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, LLC in Mystic (22 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Montauk?
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 18% of the $9,299 monthly median income of Montauk 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).
Can a CNA give medication?
Generally no. A CNA can remind someone to take medication. Giving medication is usually reserved for licensed nurses, or for aides with a separate state medication certification.
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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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