In-home care
True Care
In-home care in Brooklyn, New York
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 117 Church Avenue |
| City | Brooklyn |
| State | New York |
| ZIP code | 11218 |
| County | Kings |
| Phone | 718-854-8783 |
| Website | https://truecareny.com/ |
| Ownership | Business Corporation |
| License number | 1388L001 |
| 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, Personal Care, Therapy - Occupational, Therapy - Physical, Therapy - Speech Language Pathology |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the New York State Department of Health. |
True Care is in 117 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218. Phone: 718-854-8783. It is a Licensed Home Care Services Agency (operating certificate 1388L001) 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, Personal Care, Therapy - Occupational, Therapy - Physical, Therapy - Speech Language Pathology.
More about this provider
| True Care is a Licensed Home Care Services Agency (LHCSA), founded in 2009, serving all 5 NYC boroughs, Westchester County, and the Lower Hudson Valley from its Brooklyn head office at 117 Church Avenue. It provides home care, nursing, private client, and support services with a multilingual staff, and its head office houses the Intake Team and Nursing Team. | |
| Services and programs | Home Care Services (Home Health Aides, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses); Nursing Services (medical transportation, wound care, infusion therapy, care management, medication administration and management); Private Client Services (private-pay home care); Support Services (Medicaid eligibility assistance, home-based medical care, Remote Patient Monitoring, medical transportation, Chronic Care Management); Community Health Initiatives (CHI); Caregiver Certification Program (PCA training); also listed: hospice and palliative care support, CDPAP, memory care, veteran care, engagement and recreational services |
| Who it serves | Older adults and people with disabilities needing support at home; people with injuries, chronic illnesses, or disabilities (nursing services); clients across all cultures and language backgrounds, specializing in the area's large Bengali and Spanish-speaking communities; veterans with service-related injuries |
| Languages | The agency speaks 13+ languages, including Arabic, Bengali, Cantonese, French, Georgian, Haitian Creole, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, Spanish, Uzbek, and Vietnamese |
| Payment types it states | True Care currently accepts Medicare and Medicaid Long-Term Care (LTC) plans and private pay for services; NYS Medicaid and Private Pay also stated; Veteran Benefits for veteran care |
| Visiting and contact details | Head Office: 117 Church Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218; Hours 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (M-F); Phone 718-854-8783; Fax 718 851-3815; Email [email protected]; free consultation offered; in-person enrollment help at Head Office |
| Website | https://truecareny.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 True Care
Where is True Care located?
True Care is at 117 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11218.
What care and services does True Care offer?
True Care offers in-home care, Home Health Aide, Homemaker, Housekeeper, Medical Social Services, Nursing, Personal Care, Therapy - Occupational.
How do I contact True Care?
Call True Care at 718-854-8783.
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.