In-home care
Empire Care Agency Llc
In-home care in Kew Gardens, New York
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 119-40 Metropolitan Avenue |
| City | Kew Gardens |
| State | New York |
| ZIP code | 11415 |
| County | Queens |
| Phone | 516-900-7860 |
| Website | https://www.empirehcam.com/ |
| Ownership | LLC |
| License number | 2531L001 |
| 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, Nursing, Personal Care |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the New York State Department of Health. |
Empire Care Agency Llc is in 119-40 Metropolitan Avenue, Kew Gardens, NY 11415. Phone: 516-900-7860. It is a Licensed Home Care Services Agency (operating certificate 2531L001) licensed by the New York State Department of Health. Its NYSDOH certification record lists these services: Home Health Aide, Homemaker, Nursing, Personal Care.
More about this provider
| Empire Care Agency's own site describes trusted home health care designed to support independent living at home, with warm, personalized support for seniors ranging from personal care to skilled nursing. | |
| Services and programs | Home health services supporting independent living at home, from gentle personal care to expert skilled nursing, with caregivers matched to each client's needs; the agency also runs a PCA & HHA training school |
| Who it serves | Seniors |
| Accreditation | The homepage states: 'We are accredited and meet federal requirements' and describes the agency as fully licensed and insured delivering accredited care |
| Visiting and contact details | Empire Care Agency Management, 119-40 Metropolitan Ave Unit CU2, Kew Gardens, NY; phone 516-900-7860; hours Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun 09:00-17:00, Sat 11:00-17:00 |
| Website | https://www.empirehcam.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 Empire Care Agency Llc
Where is Empire Care Agency Llc located?
Empire Care Agency Llc is at 119-40 Metropolitan Avenue, Kew Gardens, New York 11415.
What care and services does Empire Care Agency Llc offer?
Empire Care Agency Llc offers in-home care, Home Health Aide, Homemaker, Nursing, Personal Care.
How do I contact Empire Care Agency Llc?
Call Empire Care Agency Llc at 516-900-7860.
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.