In-home care
Fulton County Public Health
In-home care in Johnstown, New York
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2714 State Hwy 29 |
| City | Johnstown |
| State | New York |
| ZIP code | 12095-0415 |
| County | Fulton |
| Phone | 518-736-5720 |
| Website | fultoncountypublichealth.com |
| Ownership | County |
| License number | 1116L001 |
| 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 | Medical Social Services, Nursing, Nutritional, Specialty - Local Health Department(LHD), Therapy - Occupational, Therapy - Physical, Therapy - Speech Language Pathology |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the New York State Department of Health. |
Fulton County Public Health is in 2714 State Hwy 29, Johnstown, NY 12095-0415. Phone: 518-736-5720. It is a Licensed Home Care Services Agency (operating certificate 1116L001) licensed by the New York State Department of Health. Its NYSDOH certification record lists these services: Medical Social Services, Nursing, Nutritional, Specialty - Local Health Department(LHD), Therapy - Occupational, Therapy - Physical, Therapy - Speech Language Pathology.
More about this provider
| Official Fulton County Public Health page posting health alerts and community programs: vaccine/immunization clinics, rabies clinics, children's services for children with special health care needs, WIC and food-resource information, lead training, and falls-prevention and other health education posts for Fulton County residents. | |
| Services and programs | Public health programs posted on the county page, including immunization clinics (flu and COVID vaccine clinics), rabies clinics, a Children's Services Program, WIC nutrition information, and a Fulton County Food Resource Map |
| Who it serves | Fulton County residents, including children with special health care needs and their families (Children's Services Program Specialist posting on the page) |
| Visiting and contact details | Fulton County Public Health, 2714 State Highway 29, Johnstown (address given on the page for the department/clinic parking lot); phone 518-736-5720 |
| Website | https://www.fultoncountyny.gov/public-health |
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 Fulton County
- Broadway Home Care — Johnstown
- Pineview Commons Alp — Johnstown
- Pineview Commons Limited Lhcsa — Johnstown
Common questions about Fulton County Public Health
Where is Fulton County Public Health located?
Fulton County Public Health is at 2714 State Hwy 29, Johnstown, New York 12095-0415.
What care and services does Fulton County Public Health offer?
Fulton County Public Health offers in-home care, Medical Social Services, Nursing, Nutritional, Specialty - Local Health Department(LHD), Therapy - Occupational, Therapy - Physical, Therapy - Speech Language Pathology.
How do I contact Fulton County Public Health?
Call Fulton County Public Health at 518-736-5720.
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.