In-home care
Alvita Care
In-home care in New York, New York
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 231 West 29th Street |
| City | New York |
| State | New York |
| ZIP code | 10001 |
| County | New York |
| Phone | 212-273-0490 |
| Ownership | LLC |
| License number | 2071L001 |
| 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. |
Alvita Care is a licensed home care agency in New York City that sends home health aides and nurses to people at home. It offers home care help with daily tasks, private duty nursing for complex medical needs, bedside care in hospitals and nursing facilities, and care management to plan and coordinate services. Caregivers also support people with Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's, cancer, and end-of-life needs. The agency says its caregivers are vetted and background checked, with nurse oversight and backup coverage around the clock.
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 New York County
- 7 Day Home Care Ltd. — New York
- A Better Care Option — New York
- A Caring Hand Services, Inc. — New York
Common questions about Alvita Care
Where is Alvita Care located?
Alvita Care is at 231 West 29th Street, New York, New York 10001.
What care and services does Alvita Care offer?
Alvita Care offers in-home care, Home Health Aide, Homemaker, Housekeeper, Nursing, Personal Care.
How do I contact Alvita Care?
Call Alvita Care at 212-273-0490.
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.