In-home care
Montgomery County Public Health Department
In-home care in Fonda, New York
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 Park St |
| City | Fonda |
| State | New York |
| ZIP code | 12068-1500 |
| County | Montgomery |
| Phone | 518-853-3531 |
| Website | www.co.montgomery.ny.us/publichealth/ |
| Ownership | County |
| License number | 9378L001 |
| 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 | Nursing, Specialty - Local Health Department(LHD) |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the New York State Department of Health. |
Montgomery County Public Health Department is in 20 Park St, Fonda, NY 12068-1500. Phone: 518-853-3531. It is a Licensed Home Care Services Agency (operating certificate 9378L001) licensed by the New York State Department of Health. Its NYSDOH certification record lists these services: Nursing, Specialty - Local Health Department(LHD).
More about this provider
| The county's own public health guide presents Montgomery County Public Health as the county health department contact for the Children with Special Health Care Needs program (information/referral and a lending library), newborn visits and information, pregnancy testing/information, breastfeeding support, and confidential HIV/AIDS/STD services. | |
| Services and programs | Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) program — information and referral services for families of children who need health or related services beyond those normally needed, plus a lending library at Montgomery County Public Health; newborn visits and information; pregnancy testing, information and health care referrals; breastfeeding information and support; confidential HIV/AIDS/STD services and general education, information and referral (all as listed for Montgomery County Public Health in the county guide) |
| Who it serves | Families of children ages birth to 21 who have or may have a serious physical, behavioral or emotional health condition (CSHCN program); newborns and their families; Montgomery County residents seeking public health information and referral |
| Visiting and contact details | Montgomery County Public Health, (518) 853-3531, as listed repeatedly in the county guide |
| Website | https://www.co.montgomery.ny.us/ |
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 Montgomery County
- Hillcrest Spring Residential Adult Care — Amsterdam
- The Sentinel Of Amsterdam — Amsterdam
Common questions about Montgomery County Public Health Department
Where is Montgomery County Public Health Department located?
Montgomery County Public Health Department is at 20 Park St, Fonda, New York 12068-1500.
What care and services does Montgomery County Public Health Department offer?
Montgomery County Public Health Department offers in-home care, Nursing, Specialty - Local Health Department(LHD).
How do I contact Montgomery County Public Health Department?
Call Montgomery County Public Health Department at 518-853-3531.
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.