In-home care
Universacare
In-home care in Jamaica, New York
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 161-10 Jamaica Avenue |
| City | Jamaica |
| State | New York |
| ZIP code | 11432 |
| County | Queens |
| Phone | 718-224-3758 |
| Website | https://universacare.com/ |
| Ownership | Business Corporation |
| License number | 1462L001 |
| 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, Nursing, Personal Care |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the New York State Department of Health. |
Universacare is in 161-10 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432. Phone: 718-224-3758. It is a Licensed Home Care Services Agency (operating certificate 1462L001) licensed by the New York State Department of Health. Its NYSDOH certification record lists these services: Home Health Aide, Nursing, Personal Care.
More about this provider
| Millennial-led, family-owned, and trusted since 2008. Site says UniversaCare delivers exceptional in-home care services and all types of home care services that empower individuals to live independently, blending professional expertise with heartfelt compassion, across New York and Connecticut. | |
| Services and programs | Comprehensive home care services including medical, therapy, personal care, and specialized programs; free consultation / home care assessment, personalized care plan, caregiver matching, and documentation and start of care with ongoing supervision and support; flexible hourly services |
| Payment types it states | Private pay clients (flexible, customized care packages with transparent pricing) and insurance-based clients — site states: We accept major insurance plans, handle authorization paperwork, and coordinate with your provider to ensure maximum benefits |
| Accreditation | Licensed, bonded and insured — state-licensed in New York and registered in Connecticut |
| Visiting and contact details | Visit any of our offices in your local community, by appointment; Available 24/7, 365 days per year; New York Headquarters: 161-10 Jamaica Avenue Suite 403, Jamaica, NY 11432; +1 (866) 986-3356; hello@universacare.com |
| Website | https://universacare.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 Universacare
Where is Universacare located?
Universacare is at 161-10 Jamaica Avenue.
What care and services does Universacare offer?
Universacare offers in-home care, Home Health Aide, Nursing, Personal Care.
How do I contact Universacare?
Call Universacare at 718-224-3758.
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.