The 10 Best Home Care Agencies for Seniors in Flushing, NY for 2024

Q: What should I look for in a good home care agency near me in Flushing?

To ensure that seniors have an optimal experience, they should look for a licensed <a href="https://www.caring.com/senior-care/in-home-care/">home care agency</a> that’s available on their schedule and is able to accommodate their needs and preferences. Most providers make an effort to match seniors with compatible caregivers or allow them to change if it isn’t a good fit. The company should be available to provide qualified staff for their preferred dates and times.

Q: How many home care agencies are there near Flushing?

New York State has separate licensing programs for Certified Home Health Agencies that provide intermittent nursing and <a href="https://profiles.health.ny.gov/home_care/counties_served/county:081/type:LHCSA">Licensed Home Care Services Agencies</a> that provide nonmedical personal care. More than 700 LHCSAs serve clients in Flushing and the borough of Queens.

Q: What’s the average cost for in-home elderly care in Flushing?

<a href="https://www.caring.com/senior-care/in-home-care/">Home care</a> providers in the greater New York City area typically charge between $29 and $30 per hour for their services, according to data from <a href="https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html">Genworth Financial</a>. This adds up to $5,529 per month for 44 hours of weekly care. Prices can vary considerably, depending on how frequently a senior needs assistance.

Q: What’s a home care plan?

<a href="https://www.caring.com/senior-care/in-home-care/">Home care agencies</a> must develop a personalized plan of care for each client. This service plan is based on the results of a functional needs assessment performed by a registered nurse or qualified medical professional. Case managers employed by Area Agencies on Aging and other community-based groups can also assess seniors’ medical and personal needs.

Q: Who is eligible for the veterans home care program?

Veterans who receive VA health care benefits may be able to receive in-home medical care through this agency. Former service members and surviving spouses who receive a military pension may be eligible for a monthly stipend through the VA’s Housebound or Aid &amp; Attendance programs. These funds can be used for any purpose, but they’re designed to help with the cost of <a href="https://www.caring.com/senior-care/in-home-care/">in-home care</a> and community-based services.

Flushing is a neighborhood in Queens, one of New York City’s most diverse boroughs. This community is home to 2.3 million residents, including 364,000 seniors — roughly on par with the national population of seniors, which is around 17%. Queens has been ranked as one of the nation’s 300 most livable cities in Caring’s 2022 Senior Living Report. It ranks among the top five for household transportation costs, activities and access to fresh food.

All of this makes Flushing a great location for seniors who are considering home care, which includes personal care, or home health care, which includes skilled nursing services. Home care prices in Flushing are slightly higher than the state median at $5,529 per month, and the area has more than 100 top-rated hospitals and medical centers.

Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Flushing area – complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.

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Paying for Home Care in Flushing, NY

The Cost of Home Care in Flushing, NY

According to Genworth Financial’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Flushing pay $5,529 per month for home care services. These rates are about $200 higher than the statewide average and $570 higher than the national norm. Home care prices in Poughkeepsie, New York, and Bridgeport, Connecticut, are on par with the state median at $5,339. Moving north, Kingston and Albany offer slightly lower rates of $5,148, for a monthly savings of $381.

Flushing

$5,529

New York

$5,339

The United States

$4,957

Poughkeepsie

$5,339

Kingston

$5,148

Albany

$5,148

Bridgeport, CT

$5,339

The Cost of Home Care vs. Other Senior Care Options in Flushing, NY

Long-term care prices vary significantly, depending on the type of support required. Home health care, which includes medical monitoring and skilled rehabilitative therapy, costs about $200 more than nonmedical home care. Assisted living includes room and board and costs $5,750 per month. Prices jump to $12,471 per month for nursing home care. Seniors who wish to remain at home and receive care in a daytime supervised setting may opt for adult day health care for $1,950 per month.

Home Care

$5,529

Home Health Care

$5,720

Adult Day Health Care

$1,950

Assisted Living Facility

$5,750

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$12,471

Note: Data for Flushing was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, the New York Area, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Home Care in Flushing, NY

Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help for paying for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.

Long-Term Care Insurance: Long-Term Care Insurance covers expenses related to senior care, including in-home care. Depending on the policy type, beneficiaries may receive a cash payment to use towards long-term care or reimbursement for qualifying long-term care expenses. Note that there are limitations- typically a maximum benefit of $150 per day- and exact coverage terms vary depending on the exact policy, so always check the details.
Medicare: Medicare does not cover in-home care because it is classified as custodial, or non-medical, care. However, some Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans, which offer expanded benefits, may cover in-home custodial care.
Medicaid: Medicaid coverage of in-home care varies between different states because it is not a federally mandated benefit. Currently, all states cover some in-home care either through their standard Medicaid or a waiver program. The specific coverage rules are set individually by each state.
Veterans’ Benefits: The Aid and Attendance benefit is a monthly cash payment that beneficiaries can use to pay for senior care, including in-home care services. To qualify for A&A, Veterans must already receive the VA pension and meet several additional requirements, including needing assistance with the activities of daily living.Contact the Department of Veterans Affairs to learn more.
Reverse Mortgages: Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) are federally insured loans that are available to homeowners age 62 and over. Reverse mortgages allow you to access a portion of your home’s equity in cash, tax free. Many seniors use reverse mortgages to finance their care expenses, including in-home care. Note that although there are no monthly payments due on reverse mortgage loans, borrowers do have to repay the loan once the last surviving homeowner passes away, moves, or sells the home.

Free & Low-Cost Home Care Resources in Flushing, NY

Seniors who live in Flushing or other parts of Queens can turn to the following agencies for assistance. Government agencies and nonprofit community development corporations provide a variety of helpful services for older adults, including meals, transportation, friendly visitor programs and help with utility bills and other essential expenses.

Resource	Contact	Service
New York City Department for the Aging	(212) 244-6469	The NYC Department for the Aging can direct seniors to age-related services in their neighborhood. It supports more than 300 senior centers and provides information about healthy aging, fall prevention, job training, caregiver supports and friendly visitor programs that can combat isolation and keep residents engaged.
Margert Community Corp.	(718) 471-3724	Margert Community Corp. administers several programs that can help seniors age in place. Access to Home funds home accessibility modifications for disabled adults and seniors. RESTORE helps seniors address code violations and critical home repairs. The Weatherization Assistance Program pays for energy-efficient home improvements that reduce seniors' heating and cooling bills.
Citymeals on Wheels	(212) 687-1234	This Meals on Wheels program delivers nearly 600,000 meals to more than 5,000 homebound clients in Queens. To qualify for meals, seniors must contact their local Case Management Agency to schedule an assessment. Individuals who are 60 or older and face barriers when it comes to shopping or preparing food are eligible.
Home Energy Assistance Program	(212) 331-3126	HEAP is a federal program available to low-income households who are struggling to pay their heating bills. The program can help with past-due utility bills, as well as furnace repairs, tuneups and replacements. Eligibility is based on the individual's income and the size of their household. Monthly income for a two-person household is capped at $3,569.

Determining Your Loved One’s Need for In-Home Care

Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – oftentimes it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.

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Checklist for determining the need for in-home care

Guidelines for Talking About In-Home Care

If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.

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Talking with family and others about a loved one's needs

The 10 Best Home Care Agencies for Seniors in Flushing, NY for 2024