In-home care
Bikur Cholim, Inc.
In-home care in Swan Lake, New York
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 4835 State Route 55 |
| City | Swan Lake |
| State | New York |
| ZIP code | 12783 |
| County | Sullivan |
| Phone | 845-513-1133 |
| Ownership | Not for Profit Corporation |
| License number | 2533L001 |
| 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, Medical Supplies Equipment and Appliances, 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. |
Bikur Cholim, Inc. is in 4835 State Route 55, Swan Lake, NY 12783. Phone: 845-513-1133. It is a Licensed Home Care Services Agency (operating certificate 2533L001) 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, Medical Supplies Equipment and Appliances, Nursing, Nutritional, Personal Care, Therapy - Occupational, Therapy - Physical, Therapy - Respiratory, Therapy - Speech Language Pathology.
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 Sullivan County
- Advanced Nursing Solutions — Jeffersonville
- Sullivan Manor, Llc — Jeffersonville
- Arcadia Home Care Agency — Liberty
Common questions about Bikur Cholim, Inc.
Where is Bikur Cholim, Inc. located?
Bikur Cholim, Inc. is at 4835 State Route 55, Swan Lake, New York 12783.
What care and services does Bikur Cholim, Inc. offer?
Bikur Cholim, Inc. offers in-home care, Audiology, Home Health Aide, Homemaker, Housekeeper, Medical Social Services, Medical Supplies Equipment and Appliances, Nursing.
How do I contact Bikur Cholim, Inc.?
Call Bikur Cholim, Inc. at 845-513-1133.
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.