In-home care
Always Home Care
In-home care in Brooklyn, New York
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 3131 Coney Island Avenue |
| City | Brooklyn |
| State | New York |
| ZIP code | 11235 |
| County | Kings |
| Phone | 718-843-8430 |
| Website | https://www.alwayshc.com/ |
| Ownership | Business Corporation |
| License number | 1839L001 |
| 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, Medical Social Services, Nursing, Nutritional, Personal Care, Therapy - Occupational, Therapy - Physical, Therapy - Respiratory, Therapy - Speech Language Pathology |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the New York State Department of Health. |
Always Home Care is in 3131 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11235. Phone: 718-843-8430. It is a Licensed Home Care Services Agency (operating certificate 1839L001) licensed by the New York State Department of Health. Its NYSDOH certification record lists these services: Home Health Aide, Homemaker, Housekeeper, Medical Social Services, Nursing, Nutritional, Personal Care, Therapy - Occupational, Therapy - Physical, Therapy - Respiratory, Therapy - Speech Language Pathology.
More about this provider
| The provider's own site says Always Home Care is a Medicaid-supported home care program that lets individuals select their own caregivers, provides certified caregivers (home health aides) and in-home nursing under Medicaid, Medicare and private home care services, and has served clients for more than 15 years with comprehensive medical care at home. | |
| Services and programs | Medicaid-supported home care program enabling individuals to select their own caregivers (child, relative, friend, legal spouse, parent caring for a child under 21, or designated representative as caregiver); Certified Caregivers (Home Health Aides) and In-Home Nursing; Medicaid, Medicare, and Private home care services as stated on the homepage |
| Who it serves | Individuals who have Medicaid and live in New York and need assistance with daily tasks; people who need help with daily activities due to aging, illness, injury, or disability, as stated in the site FAQ |
| Payment types it states | Medicaid; health plans; private pay; long-term care insurance - homepage FAQ states home care services can be paid for through Medicaid, health plans, private pay, and long-term care insurance, and that the agency accepts most major health plans, including Medicaid |
| Visiting and contact details | 3131 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11235; Call (718) 843-8430; Email for this center on the opened pages: alwaysinfo@alwaysny.net |
| Website | https://www.alwayshc.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 Always Home Care
Where is Always Home Care located?
Always Home Care is at 3131 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11235.
What care and services does Always Home Care offer?
Always Home Care offers in-home care, Home Health Aide, Homemaker, Housekeeper, Medical Social Services, Nursing, Nutritional, Personal Care.
How do I contact Always Home Care?
Call Always Home Care at 718-843-8430.
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.