LifeWorx Midtown New York
675 Lexington Ave , New York, NY, 10022
"LifeWorx is a premier five-star-rated, independently owned private pay home care agency providing concierge elder care & lifestyle services ..."
READ MOREAs one of the Caring.com Senior Living Report’s top 25 cities, New York, New York has many benefits for its senior population. Good air and water quality, low crime rates and excellent transportation accessibility are why many seniors retire to this vibrant city. For many seniors wishing to age in place, that may require home care. The 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey estimates a $5,529 monthly average cost for these services. Home health care, which adds basic medical care from licensed professionals, is about $200 more. Seniors who need additional medical care can visit Mount Sinai Hospital, the nation’s top hospital for geriatric care, or NYU Langone Hospital, the third-best in the nation.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the New York 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.
675 Lexington Ave , New York, NY, 10022
"LifeWorx is a premier five-star-rated, independently owned private pay home care agency providing concierge elder care & lifestyle services ..."
READ MORE140 E Ridgewood Ave Suite 415 , Paramus, NJ, 07652
"Sterling Caregivers is a home health aides administer health care and support to the elderly, ill or people with disabilities. We often work..."
READ MORE71 W 23rd St , 2nd floor, New York, NY, 10010
4.2
(100 reviews)
"We’ve used Hometeam for over a month now. They’re very good. My mom is happy with them, and they help her no less. We have them there for 24 hours a day. She’s gaining strength, and they want to try to cut down the number of hours. They’re very frien..."
READ MORE252 West 37th Street, New York, NY, 10018
4.7
(74 reviews)
"Unfortunately we didn't know what we didn't know before needing homecare. Our first experience with another company left us with a lot of questions and frustrations. When we switched to Alliance it was a night and day difference. They think of everyt..."
READ MORE26 Broadway, Suite 844, New York, NY, 10004
4.7
(29 reviews)
"We are currently using BrightStar to care for our friend, an elderly woman, who has moderate dementia. We began with 8 hours / day for the aides to come to the apartment, but as the dementia progressed, we have enlisted BrightStar for 24/7 care. The..."
READ MORE2488 Grand Concourse , Suite 332, Bronx, NY, 10459
4.7
(24 reviews)
"When I initially spoke with First Care, they provided immediate customer service to me and I've been with them ever since. They really train their staff to work with patients who are experiencing complications with memory loss. They have been very se..."
READ MORE285 Passaic Street, Suite #12, Hackensack, NJ, 07601
5.0
(11 reviews)
"My husband and I were looking into care services for my mother and father, I came across this agency. The staff was very professional making the starting process very easy, my mother and father were taken care extremely well by the caregiver. They we..."
READ MORE327 Harrison Street, Oak Park, IL, 60304
5.0
(10 reviews)
"ARIS provided their in home service to my father while he was receiving in home hospice care. Their level of professionalism and service helped my family during a crucial time in our lives. I don't know how we would have made it during this time peri..."
READ MORE110 Norman Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11222
5.0
(6 reviews)
"Back in 2013 I fell and severely fractured my hip. I contacted European Expert Care to inquire about getting help for myself. From the very beginning I spoke to Dorothy, she informed me about options and what I should expect. Dorothy was quick in set..."
READ MORE555 Madison Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, NY, 10022
5.0
(4 reviews)
"at least in new york, all the agencies seem the same (for the most part). no one seems to care. that's why my expectations were low when i contacted this one. the main thing they offer is they match caregivers with your family in a more personal way...."
READ MORE134 North Ave, Suite 203, New Rochelle, NY, 10801
5.0
(4 reviews)
"No Limit Home Care has provided extraordinary home care for my 99 year old father. They are very attentive to the needs of my father. The care that is given to my father will give him another 5 years of good health. They are the best. ..."
READ MORE10526 Flatlands 1st St, Brooklyn, NY, 11236
5.0
(4 reviews)
"When my mom needed a daily companion, a friend of mine suggested that I give Safe Haven Home Care a call. My mom has been receiving the best care. My mom is very happy with the care she has been receiving from the staff of Safe Haven Home Care. I w..."
READ MORE565 Route 25 A, Ste. LL2, Miller Place, NY, 11764
4.7
(7 reviews)
"We want to thank you for the prompt call back on a Saturday morning. My mom was discharged from the Hospital and lived alone and we contacted Serendipity. We went into a panic mode. After the weekend who would ensure my mom would be o.k. She has all ..."
READ MORE146 West 95th Street, New York, NY, 10025
4.7
(7 reviews)
"My dear friend Carol was suffering from chronic pain and dementia and had no family or friends willing to help or provide companionship. It was a difficult situation. Kathleen carefully and expertly selected home heath aides for Carol and even person..."
READ MORE34 Sunset Ln, Patchogue, NY, 11772
4.3
(12 reviews)
"Nanny's For Granny's took great care of our father for many years until Parkinson's took him. The Aide was awesome. Our father never had any bedsores. He was well taken care of. ..."
READ MORE55 Austin Place Suite 4P, Staten Island, NY, 10304
5.0
(3 reviews)
"An amazing group of people. Due to unfortunate circumstances we needed care for my father almost immediately and the Home Helpers team came thru for us... Life savers!!!!! I can't thank them enough. Unbelievable Staff. Willing to go the extra mil..."
READ MORE306 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY, 10473
5.0
(3 reviews)
"One of the best elderly care services I've seen in a long while. The workers are really great. My aunt has been quite happy with the service provided. She seems quite pleased with the care given. Last week I recommended Golden Hearts Elderly Care Svc..."
READ MORE187 East 96th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11212
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Kingsbridge Home Healthcare was excellent. They had a home caregiver who was very good, very caring, and very supportive. They were very professional with billing and scheduling. There was a woman named Danielle, and she was on top of it. She was exc..."
READ MORE118-35 Queens Blvd., Suite 400, Queens, NY, 11375
5.0
(3 reviews)
"This is the best Home Health Care Agency you will find in all of New York City with the best certified Home Health Aides...."
READ MORENew York City seniors who choose home care can expect to pay $5,529 a month for this service based on median cost data from the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This is $200 more than the state’s average and $600 more than the national average. However, New York City doesn’t have the state’s highest average. That is found in Ithaca, which averages $6,101. The lowest average cost is Binghamton, at $4,814 a month. Kingston is closer to New York City’s average, at $5,148 a month.
New York City
$5,529
New York
$5,339
The United States
$4,957
Binghamton
$4,814
Kingston
$5,148
Ithaca
$6,101
Seniors in New York have multiple care options available to meet their individual needs. Home care costs an average of $5,529, but seniors who need medical services from a trained nurse or therapist will pay $5,720 a month for home health care. Adult day health care is the most affordable option at $1,950 and assisted living care costs are similar to home care, roughly $200 more. Nursing home care is the most costly at $12,471 monthly for a semiprivate room.
Home Care
$5,529
Home Health Care
$5,720
Adult Day Health
$1,950
Assisted Living
$5,750
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$12,471
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.
Because it is such a large city, New York has a wide range of services for its older adults who are aging in place. Through government agencies and nonprofits, seniors can find help with transportation, home modification and repair, caregiver respite and meals to make their retirement years safer.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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NYC Department for the Aging | 311 | NYC Department for the Aging offers in-home services for older adults. Case management helps coordinate services, including home-delivered meals, home care, long-term care counseling and a friendly visit program. If additional services are necessary, the case manager will provide the right referrals to ensure seniors and their families get the help they need. |
NYFSC Home Repair and Safety Audit Program | (212) 962-7655 | New York Foundation for Senior Citizens offers a free Home Repair and Safety Audit Program to help seniors stay safe and independent at home. The program provides seniors with free home repairs and offers home safety audits. In an audit, the home repair professional will check for safety hazards and correct them. |
NYFSC Home Attendant Program | (757) 727-8311 | Seniors eligible for Medicaid can request a home attendant through the NYFSC Home Attendant Program. The program is free to seniors and funded through Medicaid, Medicare and several other government organizations. This program promotes independence and provides senior care with staff who speak the senior’s native language. |
Citymeals on Wheels | (757) 727-6690 | Citymeals on Wheels provides home-delivered meals to homebound seniors who cannot make their own food. This service has several meal delivery options, including weekend and holiday delivery for those who need it most. It also has a mobile food pantry for seniors who can cook but cannot leave home to get groceries safely. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – often times 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.
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.