Selfhelp
Selfhelp
Experience a better quality of life with Selfhelp, a trusted provider in New York, NY, offering home care. With a compassionate and multidisciplinary team attending to their needs, older adults ease their worries and receive top-tier care. The care team also helps with housekeeping and other household tasks, ensuring older adults enjoy a worry-free lifestyle.
Older adults will not feel lonely with friendly companions who provide social engagement and emotional support. The agency also strives to maintain older adults’ independence without hassles while understanding their needs to create care plans that best match their preferences. Serving the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk, this home care provider is ideal for those looking to spend their golden years in the comforts of their homes.
Walk Score: 99 / 100 Rank #24 / 1169Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 24th out of 1169 homes in New York for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across New York facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
Rehabilitation Services
24-Hour Staffing
Home Care
Minimum Age62+
HousekeepingYes
Housekeeping
ActivitiesThe center provides engaging activities such as arts and crafts, exercise classes, cultural programs, and lifelong learning workshops
Wellness ProgramThe SHASAM model includes health and wellness programming, physical activity, and social events (both in-person and virtual)
Branded ProgramsSelfhelp Active Services for Aging Model (SHASAM)
Specific ProgramsMission, Home Care Training, Community-Based Programs, Holocaust Survivor Program, Real Estate & Housing, Home Care Aide Positions, Staff Positions, Social Work Internship, Ways to Give
Volunteer Program
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Transportation Assistance
Light Housekeeping
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3.5 miles from city center
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Home Care in New York
Selfhelp is located in #5 New York, New York State.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Selfhelp
What neighborhood is Selfhelp in?
Selfhelp is in the Manhattan neighborhood.
Is Selfhelp in a walkable area?
Selfhelp has a walk score of 99. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
Are pets allowed at Selfhelp?
No, Selfhelp has a no-pet policy.
Are there photos of Selfhelp?
Yes — there are 23 photos of Selfhelp in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Selfhelp?
Selfhelp is located at 520 8Th Ave, #5 New York, NY 10018.
What is the phone number of Selfhelp?
(212) 971-7600 will put you in contact with the team at Selfhelp.
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