In-home care
Onondaga County Department Of Health
In-home care in Syracuse, New York
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 421 Montgomery Street |
| City | Syracuse |
| State | New York |
| ZIP code | 13202 |
| County | Onondaga |
| Phone | 315-435-2000 |
| Website | www.ongov.net/Health/ |
| Ownership | County |
| License number | 7016L001 |
| 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 | Medical Social Services, Nursing, Specialty - Local Health Department(LHD), Specialty - Nurse Family Partnership(NFP) |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the New York State Department of Health. |
Onondaga County Department Of Health is in 421 Montgomery Street, Syracuse, NY 13202. Phone: 315-435-2000. It is a Licensed Home Care Services Agency (operating certificate 7016L001) licensed by the New York State Department of Health. Its NYSDOH certification record lists these services: Medical Social Services, Nursing, Specialty - Local Health Department(LHD), Specialty - Nurse Family Partnership(NFP).
More about this provider
| The Onondaga County Health Department's official homepage presents it as a nationally accredited health department located in central New York state, featuring programs on opioid addiction, vaccines, cancer screening, environmental health, healthy families and tobacco-free initiatives for the county community. | |
| Services and programs | Public health program areas featured on the official health department homepage: Combat Opioid Addiction, Vaccines, Cancer Screening, Environmental Health, Healthy Families, Tobacco Free CNY, and Opioid Settlement Funds |
| Who it serves | Residents of Onondaga County (the department states it serves the needs of 'our community' in central New York state) |
| Accreditation | Nationally accredited health department - the official page states 'Onondaga County Health Department is nationally accredited and meets rigorous public health standards' (PHAB, Public Health Accreditation Board, logo shown on the page) |
| Website | https://onondaga.gov/health/ |
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 Onondaga County
- All Metro Health Care — Syracuse
- At Home Solutions Llc — Syracuse
- Coram Healthcare Corporation Of Greater New York — Syracuse
Common questions about Onondaga County Department Of Health
Where is Onondaga County Department Of Health located?
Onondaga County Department Of Health is at 421 Montgomery Street, Syracuse, New York 13202.
What care and services does Onondaga County Department Of Health offer?
Onondaga County Department Of Health offers in-home care, Medical Social Services, Nursing, Specialty - Local Health Department(LHD), Specialty - Nurse Family Partnership(NFP).
How do I contact Onondaga County Department Of Health?
Call Onondaga County Department Of Health at 315-435-2000.
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.