In-home care
Valucare, Inc.
In-home care in Hempstead, New York
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 550 Front Street |
| City | Hempstead |
| State | New York |
| ZIP code | 11550-4445 |
| County | Nassau |
| Phone | 516-345-4777 |
| Website | https://valucareinc.com/ |
| Ownership | Business Corporation |
| License number | 0930L002 |
| 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, Nursing, Personal Care, Therapy - Occupational, Therapy - Physical, Therapy - Respiratory, Therapy - Speech Language Pathology |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the New York State Department of Health. |
Valucare, Inc. is in 550 Front Street, Hempstead, NY 11550-4445. Phone: 516-345-4777. It is a Licensed Home Care Services Agency (operating certificate 0930L002) licensed by the New York State Department of Health. Its NYSDOH certification record lists these services: Home Health Aide, Homemaker, Housekeeper, Nursing, Personal Care, Therapy - Occupational, Therapy - Physical, Therapy - Respiratory, Therapy - Speech Language Pathology.
More about this provider
| ValuCare states it has provided in-home care services for nearly 30 years with quality caregivers to help seniors safely manage and enjoy active lifestyles while maintaining independence, offering senior/elder care, in-home health care, private duty nursing and support, with multilingual aides/companions and flexible live-in/live-out, temporary or long-term scheduling. | |
| Services and programs | Senior & Elder Care (services for just about every non-medical and social need); In-Home Health Care (companions carefully screened, insured, background checks conducted); Private Duty Nursing; ValuCare Support; training courses/classes for Home Health Aides and Personal Care Aides. Scheduling options stated: live-in, live-out, sleep-over; mornings, mid-day, evenings; temporary or long term; weekends, holidays; respite for family caregivers. |
| Who it serves | Seniors and the elderly in the senior care community, across Long Island and NYC, helped to safely manage and enjoy an active lifestyle while maintaining independence. |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, French, Chinese, Mandarin and Cantonese (as stated on the opened homepage for ValuCare and its Senior and Elderly Care Aides/Companions). |
| Visiting and contact details | Corporate Office: 550 Front Street, Hempstead, NY 11550; phones 516-345-4777 and 516-539-2121; email [email protected]; hours Monday-Sunday 09:00-17:00; contact page offers a free assessment. |
| Website | https://valucareinc.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 Valucare, Inc.
Where is Valucare, Inc. located?
Valucare, Inc. is at 550 Front Street, Hempstead, New York 11550-4445.
What care and services does Valucare, Inc. offer?
Valucare, Inc. offers in-home care, Home Health Aide, Homemaker, Housekeeper, Nursing, Personal Care, Therapy - Occupational, Therapy - Physical.
How do I contact Valucare, Inc.?
Call Valucare, Inc. at 516-345-4777.
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.