In-home care
The Sentinel Of Amsterdam
In-home care in Amsterdam, New York
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 Market Place |
| City | Amsterdam |
| State | New York |
| ZIP code | 12010 |
| County | Montgomery |
| Phone | 518-896-0010 |
| Website | https://www.sentinelalf.com/ |
| Ownership | LLC |
| License number | 2296L001 |
| 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, Housekeeper, Medical Social Services, Nursing, Nutritional, Personal Care, Specialty - Assisted Living Program(ALP), Therapy - Occupational, Therapy - Physical, Therapy - Speech Language Pathology |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the New York State Department of Health. |
The Sentinel Of Amsterdam is in 10 Market Place, Amsterdam, NY 12010. Phone: 518-896-0010. It is a Licensed Home Care Services Agency (operating certificate 2296L001) licensed by the New York State Department of Health. Its NYSDOH certification record lists these services: Home Health Aide, Housekeeper, Medical Social Services, Nursing, Nutritional, Personal Care, Specialty - Assisted Living Program(ALP), Therapy - Occupational, Therapy - Physical, Therapy - Speech Language Pathology.
More about this provider
| The official Sentinel home page names The Sentinel of Amsterdam among its communities (downtown Amsterdam, overlooking the Mohawk Valley Gateway Overlook Pedestrian Bridge); it publishes no separate page or service details for a home care agency at this location. | |
| Website | https://www.sentinelalf.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
Other in-home care in Montgomery County
- Hillcrest Spring Residential Adult Care — Amsterdam
- Montgomery County Public Health Department — Fonda
Common questions about The Sentinel Of Amsterdam
Where is The Sentinel Of Amsterdam located?
The Sentinel Of Amsterdam is at 10 Market Place, Amsterdam, New York 12010.
What care and services does The Sentinel Of Amsterdam offer?
The Sentinel Of Amsterdam offers in-home care, Home Health Aide, Housekeeper, Medical Social Services, Nursing, Nutritional, Personal Care, Specialty - Assisted Living Program(ALP).
How do I contact The Sentinel Of Amsterdam?
Call The Sentinel Of Amsterdam at 518-896-0010.
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.