In-home care
New York City Department Of Health & Mental Hygiene
In-home care in Long Island City, New York
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 42-09 28th Street |
| City | Long Island City |
| State | New York |
| ZIP code | 11101 |
| County | Queens |
| Phone | 347-396-4005 |
| Ownership | Municipality |
| License number | 1769L001 |
| 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), Specialty - Nurse Family Partnership(NFP) |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the New York State Department of Health. |
New York City Department Of Health & Mental Hygiene is in 42-09 28th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101. Phone: 347-396-4005. It is a Licensed Home Care Services Agency (operating certificate 1769L001) licensed by the New York State Department of Health. Its NYSDOH certification record lists these services: Nursing, Specialty - Local Health Department(LHD), Specialty - Nurse Family Partnership(NFP).
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 Queens County
- Bayshore Home Healthcare, Inc. — Long Island City
- Blue Parasol, Llc — Long Island City
- Kearney Home Care Services Inc. — Long Island City
Common questions about New York City Department Of Health & Mental Hygiene
Where is New York City Department Of Health & Mental Hygiene located?
New York City Department Of Health & Mental Hygiene is at 42-09 28th Street, Long Island City, New York 11101.
What care and services does New York City Department Of Health & Mental Hygiene offer?
New York City Department Of Health & Mental Hygiene offers in-home care, Nursing, Specialty - Local Health Department(LHD), Specialty - Nurse Family Partnership(NFP).
How do I contact New York City Department Of Health & Mental Hygiene?
Call New York City Department Of Health & Mental Hygiene at 347-396-4005.
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.