Residential care
Helen Keller National Center
Residential care in Sands Point, New York
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 Middle Neck Road |
| City | Sands Point |
| State | New York |
| ZIP code | 11050 |
| County | Nassau |
| Phone | 516-944-8900 |
| Website | www.HKNC.org#http://www.HKNC.org# |
| Ownership | Not for Profit Corporation |
| License number | 400-E-040 |
| License type | Adult Care Facility — Adult Home (Article 7, New York Social Services Law) |
| Licensing status | Licensed — New York State Department of Health, Adult Care Facility |
| Capacity | 52 |
| Care types | residential care, assisted living |
| Services offered | 24-hour supervision and personal care, assistance with activities of daily living |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the New York State Department of Health. |
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Helen Keller National Center in Sands Point is a national training center for people who are DeafBlind or have both hearing and vision loss. Its main program brings participants to the Sands Point campus for hands-on training in communication, orientation and mobility, adaptive technology, independent living, and job skills. Each person gets an individual plan built around their own goals. The center also serves youth ages 16 and up and seniors, and its regional staff across the country help with assessments, referrals, and training close to home.
Who pays for residential care?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
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Common questions about Helen Keller National Center
Where is Helen Keller National Center located?
Helen Keller National Center is at 111 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point, New York 11050.
What care and services does Helen Keller National Center offer?
Helen Keller National Center offers residential care, assisted living, 24-hour supervision and personal care, assistance with activities of daily living.
How do I contact Helen Keller National Center?
Call Helen Keller National Center at 516-944-8900.
How much does assisted living cost?
The national median cost of assisted living is $6,200 a month (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in New York can be higher or lower. The price goes up when a person needs more help with daily tasks. See our guide to assisted living costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?
No. Medicare does not pay for the rent or the day-to-day help in assisted living. That help is called custodial care, and Medicare does not cover it. Medicare still pays for your medical care while you live there, like doctor visits, hospital care, and home health visits.
What is the difference between assisted living and a nursing home?
Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. Staff are on hand day and night, but it does not give round-the-clock nursing care. A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home.
Who else pays for assisted living besides Medicare?
Most people pay out of pocket. Medicaid pays for care services in assisted living in many states through waiver programs, but it does not pay the rent. A VA pension called Aid and Attendance can add money each month for veterans who need help with daily tasks. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost.