In-home care
Vista On 5Th
In-home care in New York, New York
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1261 Fifth Ave |
| City | New York |
| State | New York |
| ZIP code | 10029-3822 |
| County | New York |
| Phone | 212-534-6464 |
| Website | https://vistaon5th.org/ |
| Ownership | Not for Profit Corporation |
| License number | 0549L001 |
| 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, Personal Care, Specialty - Assisted Living Program(ALP) |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the New York State Department of Health. |
Vista On 5Th is in 1261 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10029-3822. Phone: 212-534-6464. It is a Licensed Home Care Services Agency (operating certificate 0549L001) licensed by the New York State Department of Health. Its NYSDOH certification record lists these services: Nursing, Personal Care, Specialty - Assisted Living Program(ALP).
More about this provider
| Vista on 5th is an assisted living residence at 1261 Fifth Avenue in New York, operated by Vista on 5th Operating Corp. (a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt corporation) and licensed by the NYS Department of Health as an Assisted Living Program, offering individual care and help with daily living to seniors of all incomes in a 24-hour facility. | |
| Services and programs | Licensed Assisted Living Program (ALP) providing a safe environment and assistance with the activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, grooming, housekeeping, incontinence care, and medication management, for residents who wish to maintain their independence. |
| Who it serves | Seniors who require assistance with the activities of daily living but wish to maintain their independence; the site describes a vibrant community of New Yorkers open to people of all incomes. |
| Payment types it states | The site's admissions packet states Vista on 5th is licensed by the NYS Department of Health as an Assisted Living Program (ALP) and that Medicaid reimbursement for residents entering ALP facilities requires community-based long-term care Medicaid or institutional (nursing home) Medicaid. |
| Visiting and contact details | Office Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM; 24-hour facility; 1261 5th Ave., New York, NY 10029; (212) 534-6464; contactus@vistaon5th.org. The admissions packet directs applications to the admissions coordinator at 212-534-6464, ext. 5569 (Kyle.Pirez@vistaon5th.org). |
| Website | https://vistaon5th.org/ |
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 Vista On 5Th
Where is Vista On 5Th located?
Vista On 5Th is at 1261 Fifth Ave, New York, New York 10029-3822.
What care and services does Vista On 5Th offer?
Vista On 5Th offers in-home care, Nursing, Personal Care, Specialty - Assisted Living Program(ALP).
How do I contact Vista On 5Th?
Call Vista On 5Th at 212-534-6464.
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.