In-home care
Wavecrest Home Care
In-home care in Far Rockaway, New York
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 242 Beach 20th Street |
| City | Far Rockaway |
| State | New York |
| ZIP code | 11691 |
| County | Queens |
| Phone | 718-471-5500 |
| Website | https://www.wavecrestalp.com/ |
| Ownership | Business Corporation |
| License number | 2598L001 |
| 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, Nursing, Nutritional, Personal Care, Specialty - Assisted Living Program(ALP), Therapy - Occupational, Therapy - Physical, Therapy - Respiratory, Therapy - Speech Language Pathology |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the New York State Department of Health. |
Wavecrest Home Care is in 242 Beach 20th Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691. Phone: 718-471-5500. It is a Licensed Home Care Services Agency (operating certificate 2598L001) 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, Nursing, Nutritional, Personal Care, Specialty - Assisted Living Program(ALP), Therapy - Occupational, Therapy - Physical, Therapy - Respiratory, Therapy - Speech Language Pathology.
More about this provider
| The official Wavecrest site (Medicaid ALP in the Rockaways, Far Rockaway) states the community combines a renovated facility by the Atlantic coast with an Assisted Living Program and integrated on-site licensed home care services from a partner agency based in the building, offering personalized care, 24/7 on-site support, and support levels that evolve as residents' needs change, with an emphasis on financial accessibility as a dedicated Medicaid ALP provider. | |
| Services and programs | Site states Wavecrest integrates on-site licensed home care services: 'To ensure your medical needs are met without the "hospital" feel, Wavecrest integrates on-site licensed home care services' through a partner agency based on-site, providing personalized medical care and assistance focused on individual health goals, with support that scales as care needs evolve; round-the-clock (24/7) on-site professional support |
| Payment types it states | Medicaid - site describes Wavecrest as a 'Medicaid-certified Assisted Living Program' and a 'dedicated Medicaid ALP provider' |
| Visiting and contact details | Phone (718) 471-5500 published on the official site, with a 'Book a Private Tour' option |
| Website | https://www.wavecrestalp.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 Queens County
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Common questions about Wavecrest Home Care
Where is Wavecrest Home Care located?
Wavecrest Home Care is at 242 Beach 20th Street, Far Rockaway, New York 11691.
What care and services does Wavecrest Home Care offer?
Wavecrest Home Care offers in-home care, Audiology, Home Health Aide, Homemaker, Housekeeper, Medical Social Services, Nursing, Nutritional.
How do I contact Wavecrest Home Care?
Call Wavecrest Home Care at 718-471-5500.
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.