In-home care
North Country Home Services, Inc.
In-home care in Saranac Lake, New York
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 25 Church St |
| City | Saranac Lake |
| State | New York |
| ZIP code | 12983-1816 |
| County | Franklin |
| Phone | 518-891-2641 |
| Website | www.nchs.net |
| Ownership | Not for Profit Corporation |
| License number | 0113L001 |
| 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), Specialty - Traumatic Brain Injury(TBI) |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the New York State Department of Health. |
North Country Home Services, Inc. is in 25 Church St, Saranac Lake, NY 12983-1816. Phone: 518-891-2641. It is a Licensed Home Care Services Agency (operating certificate 0113L001) 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), Specialty - Traumatic Brain Injury(TBI).
More about this provider
| North Country Home Services says its mission is supplying home care and supportive services empowering clients to remain as independent as possible in the comfort of their home, serving the areas in and around Saranac Lake, Malone, Plattsburgh and Ticonderoga, NY, with individualized care plans; it states it is licensed by the NYS Department of Health and has served Northeastern NY for over 35 years. | |
| Services and programs | Home care and supportive services with individualized plans specific to each client's needs; site mission is supplying home care and supportive services so clients can remain as independent as possible in their own homes |
| Who it serves | Clients in and around Saranac Lake, Malone, Plattsburgh and Ticonderoga, New York, who want to remain independent at home |
| Accreditation | Licensed by the NYS Department of Health; site states it has been servicing Northeastern NY for over 35 years (home page) |
| Visiting and contact details | Phone 1-800-273-2641; email info@nchs.net (shown on home and About pages) |
| Website | http://www.nchs.net/ |
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 Franklin County
- Saranac Lake Health Association — Saranac Lake
- North Country Home Services, Inc. — Malone
- The Alice Center Home Care Services — Malone
Common questions about North Country Home Services, Inc.
Where is North Country Home Services, Inc. located?
North Country Home Services, Inc. is at 25 Church St, Saranac Lake, New York 12983-1816.
What care and services does North Country Home Services, Inc. offer?
North Country Home Services, Inc. offers in-home care, Home Health Aide, Nursing, Personal Care, Specialty - Nursing Home Transition Diversion(NHT), Specialty - Traumatic Brain Injury(TBI).
How do I contact North Country Home Services, Inc.?
Call North Country Home Services, Inc. at 518-891-2641.
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.