In-home care
Better Home Health Care, Inc.
In-home care in Rockville Centre, New York
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 202 Merrick Rd |
| City | Rockville Centre |
| State | New York |
| ZIP code | 11570-4111 |
| County | Nassau |
| Phone | 516-763-3260 |
| Website | www.betterhomecare.com |
| Ownership | Business Corporation |
| License number | 9017L001 |
| 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, Nursing, Personal Care, Specialty - Nursing Home Transition Diversion(NHT) |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the New York State Department of Health. |
Better Home Health Care, Inc. is in 202 Merrick Rd, Rockville Centre, NY 11570-4111. Phone: 516-763-3260. It is a Licensed Home Care Services Agency (operating certificate 9017L001) licensed by the New York State Department of Health. Its NYSDOH certification record lists these services: Home Health Aide, Nursing, Personal Care, Specialty - Nursing Home Transition Diversion(NHT).
More about this provider
| Better Home Health Care presents itself as a clinically focused, New York State Department of Health–licensed home care agency with over 30 years providing quality home care, combining clinical expertise with a personalized approach: engaged assistance with daily living activities, Registered Nurse clinical supervision, an after-hours support team (Registered Nurse, Care Coordinator and Intake Specialist), and careful caregiver matching and screening. Its Rockville Centre office is at 202 Merrick Rd. | |
| Services and programs | Engaged assistance with daily living activities at home, delivered by carefully matched, screened caregivers (rigorous pre-hire screenings, comprehensive background checks, selective training program). Registered Nurse clinical supervisors provide ongoing oversight; an after-hours support team including a Registered Nurse, Care Coordinator and Intake Specialist is always available. The agency describes itself as a clinically focused, New York State Department of Health–licensed home care agency. |
| Who it serves | Clients and families who need care at home to remain safe and comfortable while preserving independence, dignity and quality of life. |
| Visiting and contact details | Rockville Centre NY Location: 202 Merrick Rd, Rockville Centre, NY 11570; Monday–Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm; Tel: (516) 763-3260; Fax: (516) 763-4662. The site also lists a Forest Hills NY location: 108-12 72nd Ave, Suite #1, Forest Hills, Queens, NY 11375, Tel (718) 263-3999. |
| Website | http://www.betterhomecare.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 Better Home Health Care, Inc.
Where is Better Home Health Care, Inc. located?
Better Home Health Care, Inc. is at 202 Merrick Rd, Rockville Centre, New York 11570-4111.
What care and services does Better Home Health Care, Inc. offer?
Better Home Health Care, Inc. offers in-home care, Home Health Aide, Nursing, Personal Care, Specialty - Nursing Home Transition Diversion(NHT).
How do I contact Better Home Health Care, Inc.?
Call Better Home Health Care, Inc. at 516-763-3260.
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.