In-home care
Home Instead Senior Care
In-home care in Merrick, New York
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 19 Merrick Avenue |
| City | Merrick |
| State | New York |
| ZIP code | 11566 |
| County | Nassau |
| Phone | 516-826-6307 |
| Website | https://www.homeinstead.com/home-care/usa/ny/merrick/236/ |
| Ownership | Business Corporation |
| License number | 2009L001 |
| 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 |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the New York State Department of Health. |
Home Instead Senior Care is in 19 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566. Phone: 516-826-6307. It is a Licensed Home Care Services Agency (operating certificate 2009L001) licensed by the New York State Department of Health. Its NYSDOH certification record lists these services: Home Health Aide, Homemaker, Housekeeper, Nursing, Personal Care.
More about this provider
| Provider's own Merrick location page says Home Instead provides trusted senior in-home care in Merrick since 1998, with vetted Care Pros, flexible day/overnight/weekend and 24-hour care, memory care, respite, specialized chronic-condition support, and help with meals, housekeeping, errands and appointments, via personalized care plans. | |
| Services and programs | In-home senior care: in-home memory care (Alzheimer's/dementia), respite care, 24-hour care, specialized home care (Parkinson's, diabetes, heart disease), arthritis care, companionship, personal care (bathing, dressing), light housekeeping and meal prep, errands and appointments accompaniment/transportation, medication reminders, hospital-to-home support, hospice assistance; personalized care plans; many Care Pros speak Spanish (stated in FAQ on page) |
| Who it serves | Older adults / seniors and aging adults in Merrick and surrounding Nassau County communities, including those with Alzheimer's/dementia and chronic conditions, and family caregivers needing respite |
| Languages | Many Care Pros speak Spanish (stated on the opened location page) |
| Visiting and contact details | Home Instead, 19 Merrick Ave Suite 201, Merrick, NY 11566; Call (516) 826-6307 (alt (516) 778-5316); Hours: Sun-Sat 00:00-23:59; free consultation offered |
| Website | https://www.homeinstead.com/home-care/usa/ny/merrick/236/ |
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 Nassau County
- Alastar Family & Senior In-Home Care Llc — Merrick
- Riche Rehoboth Home Care — Baldwin
- Long Island Care At Home, Ltd. — Bethpage
Common questions about Home Instead Senior Care
Where is Home Instead Senior Care located?
Home Instead Senior Care is at 19 Merrick Avenue.
What care and services does Home Instead Senior Care offer?
Home Instead Senior Care offers in-home care, Home Health Aide, Homemaker, Housekeeper, Nursing, Personal Care.
How do I contact Home Instead Senior Care?
Call Home Instead Senior Care at 516-826-6307.
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.