In-home care
Bestcare, Inc.
In-home care in Staten Island, New York
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 60 Bay Street |
| City | Staten Island |
| State | New York |
| ZIP code | 10301 |
| County | Richmond |
| Phone | 718-816-4242 |
| Website | www.bestcare.com |
| Ownership | Business Corporation |
| License number | 1400L007 |
| 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 |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the New York State Department of Health. |
Bestcare, Inc. is in 60 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY 10301. Phone: 718-816-4242. It is a Licensed Home Care Services Agency (operating certificate 1400L007) licensed by the New York State Department of Health. Its NYSDOH certification record lists these services: Home Health Aide, Nursing, Personal Care.
More about this provider
| Bestcare, Inc. presents itself as a licensed New York home care organization whose offices serve communities across the New York metropolitan area. Its services are Registered Nurses, Home Health Aides and Personal Care Aides, Homemakers/Companions, and Live-Ins; this listing is its Staten Island office at 60 Bay Street. | |
| Services and programs | Registered Nurses — initial comprehensive assessment, ongoing visits and overall clinical management of home care, communication with the client's doctor and other providers. Home Health Aides and Personal Care Aides — DOH-approved trained, background-checked aides delivering day-to-day care. Homemakers/Companions — basic homemaking tasks such as errands and meal preparation, plus companionship. Live-Ins — Home Health Aides and Personal Care Aides certified by the NY State Department of Health providing daily assistance with personal care needs including bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and companionship. |
| Who it serves | Site states Bestcare aides receive focused training in areas including pediatrics and care for the elderly. |
| Languages | Russian (through Brooklyn), Spanish, Chinese, Albanian (language specialties listed for the Staten Island office on the official Locations page). |
| Visiting and contact details | Bestcare of Staten Island, 60 Bay Street, Suite 506, Staten Island, NY 10301, Phone: (718) 816-4242, Fax: (718) 816-5241 (official Locations page). Corporate office: 3000 Hempstead Turnpike, Suite 205, Levittown, NY 11756, Main Tel: (516) 731-3770, Email info@bestcare.com. |
| Website | http://www.bestcare.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 Bestcare, Inc.
Where is Bestcare, Inc. located?
Bestcare, Inc. is at 60 Bay Street, Staten Island, New York 10301.
What care and services does Bestcare, Inc. offer?
Bestcare, Inc. offers in-home care, Home Health Aide, Nursing, Personal Care.
How do I contact Bestcare, Inc.?
Call Bestcare, Inc. at 718-816-4242.
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.