Greater New York Nursing Services

In New York, home care agencies are regulated by the New York State Department of Health. Every agency needs a Licensed Home Care Services Agency (LHCSA) License to operate.

Greater New York Nursing Services serves Westchester, Ulster, Sullivan, Rockland, Putnam, and Orange Counties.

Most families pay out of pocket. In the New York metro avg area, home care usually runs $31–$43 an hour.

Other ways to pay:

• •Medicaid: Medicaid may help pay for home care services through programs like Medicaid Managed Long Term Care (MLTC).
• •Long-term care insurance: if your loved one bought a policy, it may cover home care. Call the insurance company to check.
• •VA benefits: veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for help through Aid & Attendance.