In-home care
Attentive Care Of Albany, Inc.
In-home care in Albany, New York
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 Computer Dr West |
| City | Albany |
| State | New York |
| ZIP code | 12205-1617 |
| County | Albany |
| Phone | 518-438-6271 |
| Website | www.attentiveservices.com |
| Ownership | Business Corporation |
| License number | 0026L001 |
| License type | Licensed Home Care Services Agency (LHCSA) — Article 36, New York Public Health Law |
| Licensing status | Licensed — New York State Department of Health, Licensed Home Care Services Agency (LHCSA) |
| Care types | in-home care |
| Services offered | Home Health Aide, Homemaker, Housekeeper, Nursing, Personal Care, Specialty - Nursing Home Transition Diversion(NHT), Specialty - Traumatic Brain Injury(TBI) |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the New York State Department of Health. |
Attentive Care Of Albany, Inc. is in 5 Computer Dr West, Albany, NY 12205-1617. Phone: 518-438-6271. It is a Licensed Home Care Services Agency (operating certificate 0026L001) licensed by the New York State Department of Health. Its NYSDOH certification record lists these services: Home Health Aide, Homemaker, Housekeeper, Nursing, Personal Care, Specialty - Nursing Home Transition Diversion(NHT), Specialty - Traumatic Brain Injury(TBI).
More about this provider
| Attentive Care, privately owned and operated since 1977, says its Albany branch (established 1980) serves the Capital Region as a licensed home health care service agency providing home health caregivers in homes and facilities, plus institutional medical staffing for area hospitals and institutions. | |
| Services and programs | Licensed home health care services; hands-on personal care including assistance with bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, ambulation, medication reminders and taking medication, preparing light meals, preparing clothes for dressing, accompanying to doctors' appointments and organizing the home; institutional medical staffing services for hospitals and institutions (from 1990); services available at the patient's home, in a nursing home, at the hospital, and at assisted living facilities; caregiver staffing by personal care aides, certified home health aides, licensed practical nurses and registered nurses |
| Who it serves | All ages of clients — the FAQ states: 'We serve all ages of clients from mothers with a new born, those recovering from illness or injuries or people with long term needs'; seniors are also referenced as a served group |
| Payment types it states | Insurance payments accepted if insurance is available (coverage confirmed with the insurance company before service begins; insurance may pay for Home Health Aides and Personal Care Aides, and for skilled nursing/LPN/RN care when indicated); client payment by advance payment for the first week, then weekly billing, with unpaid balances not paid by insurance payable by the client |
| Accreditation | Licensed home health care service agency under licensure regulations of the New York State Department of Health (About Us and FAQ pages); no separate accreditation body named |
| Inspection highlights | FAQ states: 'We have been deficiency free for many years as shown by our Department of Health survey outcomes, which are available at our offices.' |
| Visiting and contact details | Service hours as published in the FAQ: any number of hours from a visit to live-in; mornings, afternoons, hourly, weekends, or live-in, one day to seven days a week. No street address or phone number for the Albany office was published on the pages opened. |
| Website | https://www.attentivecareservices.com/ |
Who pays for in-home care?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
- Home Care Versus Adult Day: Cost and Coverage Side by Side
- Home Care vs Home Health: What Differs, Who Pays, and How Families Mix Both
In-home care guide · Paying for care
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Common questions about Attentive Care Of Albany, Inc.
Where is Attentive Care Of Albany, Inc. located?
Attentive Care Of Albany, Inc. is at 5 Computer Dr West, Albany, New York 12205-1617.
What care and services does Attentive Care Of Albany, Inc. offer?
Attentive Care Of Albany, Inc. offers in-home care, Home Health Aide, Homemaker, Housekeeper, Nursing, Personal Care, Specialty - Nursing Home Transition Diversion(NHT), Specialty - Traumatic Brain Injury(TBI).
How do I contact Attentive Care Of Albany, Inc.?
Call Attentive Care Of Albany, Inc. at 518-438-6271.
How much does home care cost?
The national median cost of a home care aide is $35 an hour (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). At 44 hours a week, that is about $80,080 a year. Costs in New York can be higher or lower. See our guide to home care costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for home care?
No. Medicare does not pay for non-medical home care on its own. That is help with bathing, dressing, cooking, cleaning, and rides. Medicare pays for home health care, which is medical care at home ordered by a doctor. Some Medicare Advantage plans add a small home care benefit, but the rules and hours vary by plan.
What is the difference between home care and home health?
Home care is non-medical help at home, like bathing, cooking, cleaning, and rides. You hire home care on your own. Home health is medical care at home. Nurses and therapists give it, and a doctor orders it. Medicare can pay for home health when you meet its rules. It does not pay for home care on its own.
Who else pays for home care besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for home care for people who qualify, often through waiver programs. The VA pays for homemaker and home health aide care for many veterans. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other care is paid out of pocket.