In-home care
Gurwin Home Care Agency, Inc.
In-home care in Commack, New York
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 68 Hauppauge Road |
| City | Commack |
| State | New York |
| ZIP code | 11725 |
| County | Suffolk |
| Phone | 631-493-1282 |
| Website | www.gurwin.org |
| Ownership | Not for Profit Corporation |
| License number | 9849L002 |
| 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, Medical Social Services, Nursing, Nutritional, Personal Care, Therapy - Occupational, Therapy - Physical, Therapy - Speech Language Pathology |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the New York State Department of Health. |
Gurwin Home Care Agency, Inc. is in 68 Hauppauge Road, Commack, NY 11725. Phone: 631-493-1282. It is a Licensed Home Care Services Agency (operating certificate 9849L002) licensed by the New York State Department of Health. Its NYSDOH certification record lists these services: Home Health Aide, Medical Social Services, Nursing, Nutritional, Personal Care, Therapy - Occupational, Therapy - Physical, Therapy - Speech Language Pathology.
More about this provider
| Gurwin's home care page says the same standard that earned Gurwin its reputation, including Best of Long Island for 8 consecutive years, is available at home in Commack and throughout Long Island, through its Licensed Home Care Services Agency and Certified Home Health Agency offering skilled nursing, therapies, nutrition counseling, social work, personal care aides and companions, with care from 4 hours to 24/7. | |
| Services and programs | Licensed Home Care Services Agency and Certified Home Health Agency: skilled nursing care, physical, occupational and speech therapies, nutrition counseling and social work; home health aide / personal care services (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, safety monitoring, medication reminders, home exercise facilitation) from 4 hours to 24 hours/day, 1-7 days/week; companion services. Skilled services listed include Alzheimer's Care/Dementia Care, Bowel & Bladder Management, Cancer Care, Cardiac Care, Diabetes Management, Fall Prevention, Geriatric Care, Hypertension Care, Medication Administration, Neurological Disease Management, Ostomy Care, Pain Management, Pediatric Care, Pre- & Post-Surgical Care, Respiratory Disease Management, Wound Management & Skin Care |
| Who it serves | Adults living at home or in an assisted living facility, served throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties on Long Island, with the main office in Commack, NY; includes pediatric care and care for Alzheimer's/dementia and chronic conditions listed under skilled services |
| Payment types it states | Medicare often covers short-term skilled home health care following injury/illness when homebound; Medicaid may cover certain home health aide services and skilled care; long-term care insurance frequently pays for extended home care; private pay options available for services not covered by insurance (all as stated on the home care page) |
| Visiting and contact details | 68 Hauppauge Road, Commack, NY 11725 (business address shown on the page, Gurwin Jewish Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, phone (631) 715-2000); home care information line shown on the page: 631-715-8600; staff available 24/7; main office located in Commack, NY serving Nassau and Suffolk Counties |
| Website | https://gurwin.org/home-care/ |
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 Gurwin Home Care Agency, Inc.
Where is Gurwin Home Care Agency, Inc. located?
Gurwin Home Care Agency, Inc. is at 68 Hauppauge Road, Commack, New York 11725.
What care and services does Gurwin Home Care Agency, Inc. offer?
Gurwin Home Care Agency, Inc. offers in-home care, Home Health Aide, Medical Social Services, Nursing, Nutritional, Personal Care, Therapy - Occupational, Therapy - Physical.
How do I contact Gurwin Home Care Agency, Inc.?
Call Gurwin Home Care Agency, Inc. at 631-493-1282.
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.