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

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Paying for Home Care in Queens County, NY

The Cost of Home Care in Queens County, NY

According to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, home care clients in Queens County pay around $5,148 for non specialized services. This aligns with the state median and offers about $570 in savings over the U.S. norm. Although rates in Binghamton trend about $1,525 higher, fees in Poughkeepsie run lower at around $4,004.

Queens

$5,148

New York

$5,148

United States

$5,720

Poughkeepsie

$4,004

Binghamton

$6,673

Albany

$6,292

Utica

$4,195

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

In Queens County, seniors pay around $5,148 monthly for in-home care. This comes in $1,340 lower than home health care, which accommodates older adults with skilled nursing needs. Although seniors save around $2,870 by choosing adult day health care as an alternative to private in-home services, nursing home care costs run higher at approximately $12,471.

Home Care

$5,529

Home Health Care

$5,720

Adult Day Care

$1,950

Assisted Living

$5,750

Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)

$12,471

Note: Data for Queens County was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, New York City, was used instead.

 

Financial Assistance for Home Care in Queens County, 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.

Queens County Home Care Resources

Home care services are only one of the pieces needed for seniors to gracefully age in place. There are many services and programs that are low-cost or free, that enable seniors to enjoy an independent lifestyle in the comfort of their own home, such as help with home modifications, meal delivery services, and more. Below, we’ve compiled a few of the most helpful resources in Queens County:

ResourceContactAddressService
Meals Services(212) 639-96752 Lafayette Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10007This service is funded by the New York City Department of Aging. Volunteers distribute meals to homebound seniors in Queens and the other boroughs. Additionally, meals are served at senior centers in the city at lunchtime to seniors taking part in activities at the center. There is no charge for the delivered meals or those served at the center but donations are always appreciated. Meals are delivered five days a week. To be eligible for the meal delivery services, seniors need to prove that they are unable to prepare meals for themselves. 
Senior CentersMultiple LocationsMultiple locationsQueens Community House operates five senior community centers in the borough of Queens. Hot meals are provided on a daily basis at all of the centers for seniors taking part in activities. There is no cost for the meals or taking part in any of the activities offered. Additionally, the centers provide basic health screenings and assist seniors in managing any chronic health conditions. Activities offered include fitness classes, dance classes, social events, ping pong, educational lectures and arts and crafts.
New York Weatherization Assistance Program(866) 275-3427Not ListedThe majority of homes in Queens were built when energy was relatively inexpensive, and this means that are generally inefficient and expensive to heat. The New York Weatherization Assistance Program is a federal and state-funded system that aims to assist low-income households to reduce their energy bills. Priority is given to senior citizens and residents with disabilities. Those who receive Supplemental Security Income automatically qualify for weatherization services. Each house is subject to an audit to see which weatherization options will improve the energy efficiency of the property. Services offered include weather stripping, installing insulation and repairing water heaters. 

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 – 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.

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Checklist for determining the need for home care
Checklist for determining the need for 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
Talking with Family and Others about a loved one's needs

Reviews of Care Providers Nearby

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Dean D_6

I am a current client of this provider

Review of Right at Home Eastern Queens

The caregivers they provide help with transportation, food and light cleaning. Their management is very prompt and very attentive to the business and they are there to make the clients happy.

Provider response

Dear Mr. Dean - We are so glad to hear that your caregiver is working out well for you. We try hard to respond to your needs as a client and we appreciate the feedback.

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Singh

I am a current client of this provider

Review of TriMed Home Care Services

Trimed is bad agency you pick no customer service. No body ever answer your call they never called you back. No recommendation at all

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Nicholas P_2

I am a current client of this provider

Review of Right at Home Eastern Queens

They help me with medication. They are very personal.

Provider response

Dear Sir - We appreciate the positive feedback and will continue to provide the best service possible. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you.

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