Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Water Mill, NY
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Nursing Assistants in Water Mill, NY: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Water Mill are The Hamptons Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing in South Hampton (3.3 mi), San Simeon By The Sound Center For Nursing & Rehab in Greenport (11 mi), Peconic Landing At Southhold in Greenport (14 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).
Water Mill has about 180 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Water Mill compared with Suffolk County and New York
| Census figure | Water Mill | Suffolk County | New York |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 6.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 31% | 28% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 23% | 18% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 39% | 23% | 29% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 7.7% | 7.3% | 13% |
| Households with no vehicle | 11% | 5.1% | 29% |
Older residents in towns around Water Mill
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Sea, NY | 3.0 mi | 1,677 | 115 |
| Noyack, NY | 3.9 mi | 1,307 | 124 |
| Southampton, NY | 4.2 mi | 1,288 | 165 |
| Shinnecock Hills, NY | 5.8 mi | 781 | 103 |
| East Hampton North, NY | 9.1 mi | 950 | 115 |
| Northwest Harbor, NY | 9.3 mi | 1,280 | 119 |
Nursing homes near Water Mill
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hamptons Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing | South Hampton, NY | 3.3 mi | 2 of 5 | 280 | (631) 702-1000 |
| San Simeon By The Sound Center For Nursing & Rehab | Greenport, NY | 11 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (631) 477-2110 |
| Peconic Landing At Southhold | Greenport, NY | 14 mi | 5 of 5 | 66 | (631) 477-3800 |
| Acadia Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation | Riverhead, NY | 17 mi | 5 of 5 | 181 | (631) 727-7744 |
| Westhampton Care Center | Westhampton, NY | 18 mi | 5 of 5 | 180 | (631) 288-0101 |
| Oasis Rehabilitation And Nursing, LLC | Center Moriches, NY | 24 mi | 5 of 5 | 100 | (631) 878-4400 |
Home health agencies serving Water Mill
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Hauppauge, NY | 45 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (631) 232-6030 |
| Extended Home Care | Brooklyn, NY | 88 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 | 16 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 | 65 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 Water Mill. 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 Water Mill
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. 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 Water Mill: common questions
What nursing homes are near Water Mill?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Hamptons Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing in South Hampton (3.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); San Simeon By The Sound Center For Nursing & Rehab in Greenport (11 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Peconic Landing At Southhold in Greenport (14 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Water Mill?
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. 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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