In-home care
Galaxy Home Care Inc.
In-home care in Brooklyn, New York
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 224 Kings Highway |
| City | Brooklyn |
| State | New York |
| ZIP code | 11223 |
| County | Kings |
| Phone | 718-247-8300 |
| Website | https://galaxyhomecareny.com/nyc/in-home-senior-care-in-brooklyn/ |
| Ownership | Business Corporation |
| License number | 2539L001 |
| 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 | Audiology, Home Health Aide, Homemaker, Housekeeper, Medical Social Services, Medical Supplies Equipment and Appliances, 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. |
Galaxy Home Care Inc. is in 224 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11223. Phone: 718-247-8300. It is a Licensed Home Care Services Agency (operating certificate 2539L001) licensed by the New York State Department of Health. Its NYSDOH certification record lists these services: Audiology, Home Health Aide, Homemaker, Housekeeper, Medical Social Services, Medical Supplies Equipment and Appliances, Nursing, Nutritional, Personal Care, Therapy - Occupational, Therapy - Physical, Therapy - Respiratory, Therapy - Speech Language Pathology.
More about this provider
| Galaxy Home Care's Brooklyn page offers in-home senior care with vetted HHA/PCA caregivers and flexible schedules, from a few hours a week to full live-in care. Services listed include personal care, companion care, dementia support, post-hospital care, respite, non-medical hospice support, meals and medication reminders, and transport and escort across Brooklyn neighborhoods. | |
| Services and programs | Personal Care (bathing, dressing, toileting, skin care, safe transfers, hydration, meals); Companion Care; Dementia Support; Post-Hospital/Surgery care; Live-In / 24-Hour care; Respite Care; Hospice Support (non-medical); Home Basics (light cleanup, laundry, tidy kitchen); Meals & Med Reminders; Transport & Escort to appointments, pharmacy, groceries; HHA/PCA caregivers; skilled nursing care provided by a registered nurse where required; care available from a few hours a visit up to 24 hours, 7 days a week |
| Who it serves | Seniors in Brooklyn / New York City; also companionship or personal care for residents of assisted living facilities and nursing homes who need additional attention |
| Payment types it states | Private Pay; Long-Term Care Insurance; Medicaid-Supported Home Care; other sources named on the payment page and Brooklyn page FAQ: workers' compensation, no-fault / auto accident insurance, Medicare, Veteran Affairs, and various religious or social service organizations (as sources that may cover home care) |
| Visiting and contact details | 224 Kings Hwy, Brooklyn, NY 11223 (as published on the site); Tel: (718) 247-8300; Fax: (718) 247-8301; Email: info@galaxyhomecareny.com; Hours: Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su 09:00 - 17:00; office staff stated to be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
| Website | https://galaxyhomecareny.com/nyc/in-home-senior-care-in-brooklyn/ |
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 Galaxy Home Care Inc.
Where is Galaxy Home Care Inc. located?
Galaxy Home Care Inc. is at 224 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, New York 11223.
What care and services does Galaxy Home Care Inc. offer?
Galaxy Home Care Inc. offers in-home care, Audiology, Home Health Aide, Homemaker, Housekeeper, Medical Social Services, Medical Supplies Equipment and Appliances, Nursing.
How do I contact Galaxy Home Care Inc.?
Call Galaxy Home Care Inc. at 718-247-8300.
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.