In-home care
Eddy Senior Care
In-home care in Schenectady, New York
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1938 Curry Road |
| City | Schenectady |
| State | New York |
| ZIP code | 12303 |
| County | Schenectady |
| Phone | 518-382-3290 |
| Website | www.nehealth.com |
| Ownership | Not for Profit Corporation |
| License number | 1220L001 |
| 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 | Audiology, Home Health Aide, Homemaker, Housekeeper, Medical Social Services, Nursing, Nutritional, Personal Care, Therapy - Occupational, Therapy - Physical, Therapy - Respiratory, Therapy - Speech Language Pathology |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the New York State Department of Health. |
Eddy Senior Care is in 1938 Curry Road, Schenectady, NY 12303. Phone: 518-382-3290. It is a Licensed Home Care Services Agency (operating certificate 1220L001) licensed by the New York State Department of Health. Its NYSDOH certification record lists these services: Audiology, Home Health Aide, Homemaker, Housekeeper, Medical Social Services, Nursing, Nutritional, Personal Care, Therapy - Occupational, Therapy - Physical, Therapy - Respiratory, Therapy - Speech Language Pathology.
More about this provider
| The provider's own site (St. Peter's Health Partners) says Eddy SeniorCare is the Capital Region's only PACE program, helping older adults with long-term health care needs live safely at home by bringing together medical care, home health care, therapy, transportation, day center programs and other support services under one roof, coordinated by an interdisciplinary care team, for residents of eligible zip codes in Albany, Schenectady and Rensselaer counties. | |
| Services and programs | Eddy SeniorCare is the Capital Region's only Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE): coordinated medical care, in-home personal care, nursing, therapy and social work services, transportation to medical appointments, supplies and equipment brought to the home, and a day center with socializing opportunities and lunch; care coordinated by an interdisciplinary team (doctor, registered nurse, therapists, home health aides, day center staff, transportation drivers, nutritionists, social workers); Eddy SeniorCare Behavioral Health Program offers comprehensive behavioral health services for PACE participants, with access to in-network providers for psychiatry, psychology, therapy, and substance use disorder (SUD), telehealth options, appointment scheduling and transportation coordination |
| Who it serves | Older adults / seniors with long-term health care needs who live in eligible zip codes in Albany County, Schenectady County, and Rensselaer County (zip code lists published on the page) |
| Languages | Cultural and linguistic support including interpreter services at no cost, and language assistance for non-English speakers; PACE Day Center video offered in English and in Spanish (En Espanol) |
| Visiting and contact details | 'Do I Qualify?' hotline (518) 539-4986; Schenectady County contact (518) 382-3290; toll-free 855-376-7888; Behavioral Health Program direct phone 518-382-3290, email [email protected], hours Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, with on-call registered nurse after hours, weekends and holidays at the same number |
| Website | http://www.sphp.com/pace |
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 Eddy Senior Care
Where is Eddy Senior Care located?
Eddy Senior Care is at 1938 Curry Road, Schenectady, New York 12303.
What care and services does Eddy Senior Care offer?
Eddy Senior Care offers in-home care, Audiology, Home Health Aide, Homemaker, Housekeeper, Medical Social Services, Nursing, Nutritional.
How do I contact Eddy Senior Care?
Call Eddy Senior Care at 518-382-3290.
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.