In-home care
Washington County Public Health Nursing Service
In-home care in Fort Edward, New York
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1153 Burgoyne Avenue |
| City | Fort Edward |
| State | New York |
| ZIP code | 12828 |
| County | Washington |
| Phone | 518-746-2400 |
| Website | www.co.washington.ny.us |
| Ownership | County |
| License number | 2243L001 |
| 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. |
Washington County Public Health Nursing Service is in 1153 Burgoyne Avenue, Fort Edward, NY 12828. Phone: 518-746-2400. It is a Licensed Home Care Services Agency (operating certificate 2243L001) 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
| Washington County Public Health & Nursing's official county pages describe public health nursing services for Washington County residents, including a free six-week Living Well with Diabetes workshop held at the Burgoyne Avenue Campus in Fort Edward, a Newborn Health Program in which a Registered Nurse visits newborns and their families at home at no out-of-pocket cost, immunization clinics for children and adults, and lead poisoning prevention screening and education. | |
| Services and programs | Living Well with Diabetes workshop (six weekly sessions for blood sugar control, healthy eating and medication use, exercise, action-planning and preventing complications); Newborn Health Program RN home visits (newborn and birthing-parent health checks, weight checks, feeding support and education, newborn care teaching, postpartum depression/anxiety review, lead exposure and safe sleep/SIDS education, vaccine education, community resource referrals); Immunization Clinics for children and adults by appointment on Wednesdays; Lead Poisoning Prevention screening and follow-up |
| Who it serves | Washington County residents; adults living with diabetes and people at risk of developing diabetes, plus family members, friends and caretakers; all newborn families in Washington County including new parents, adoptive and foster families; postpartum patients, parents and caregivers; children and pregnant people for lead screening |
| Payment types it states | Site states the Living Well with Diabetes workshop is free to attend; the Newborn Health Program is described as 'No out-of-pocket costs'; immunizations are offered through the Vaccine For Children (VFC) and Adults (VFA) Programs, which help families get immunizations at low or no cost (not everyone will qualify) |
| Visiting and contact details | Burgoyne Avenue Campus - 1153 Burgoyne Ave, Fort Edward (workshop location); call 518-746-2400 to register for the diabetes workshop, contact the Newborn Health Program, or schedule immunizations (ext 3774 for workshop questions/registration) |
| Website | https://washingtoncountyny.gov/PublicHealth |
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 Washington County Public Health Nursing Service
Where is Washington County Public Health Nursing Service located?
Washington County Public Health Nursing Service is at 1153 Burgoyne Avenue, Fort Edward, New York 12828.
What care and services does Washington County Public Health Nursing Service offer?
Washington County Public Health Nursing Service offers in-home care, Nursing, Specialty - Local Health Department(LHD).
How do I contact Washington County Public Health Nursing Service?
Call Washington County Public Health Nursing Service at 518-746-2400.
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.