Preferred Home Care of New York – Queens

Preferred Home Care of New York – Queens

Overview of Preferred Home Care of New York – Queens

Preferred Home Care of New York, Queens provides home care in Queens, NY, including in-home aides, CDPAP by Preferred, and Nurses & Specialty Care. These services bring aide and nursing support to a resident’s own home, which may suit someone who needs help while continuing to live at home.

Care coverage is available around the clock. The agency offers 24-hour staffing, including daytime and overnight hours, and transportation is available for travel outside the home. In Forest Hills, the Walk Score is 99, classified as a walker’s paradise, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Walk Score Info Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby. Rank #24 / 753Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 24th out of 753 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
99 / 100

Payment & Insurance

2 services
Accept Medicaid
Accept Medicare

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsIn Home Aides, CDPAP by Preferred, Nurses & Specialty Care
Touring HoursMonday-Friday: 9am-5pm

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Address 1.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Queens's city center to Preferred Home Care of New York – Queens's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.7 miles to nearest hospital (Emergency department - Long Island Jewish Forest Hills)

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Home Care in New York

Preferred Home Care of New York – Queens is located in New York City, New York State.
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Community First Choice Option

NY Medicaid CFCO

Age 65+ or disabled
General New York resident, Medicaid- eligible, care need (not necessarily nursing home level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $30,182 individual, higher due to NY Medicaid expansion
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Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Assistive technology ($500 avg.)

Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)

NY EISEP

Age 60+
General New York resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $15,000 individual
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Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Case management Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

NY SCRIE

Age 62+
General NYC resident, live in rent-controlled/stabilized apartment, spend >1/3 of income on rent.
Income Limits (2025) $50,000/year household
Asset Limits No strict asset cap, but income-focused eligibility.
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Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
Rent freeze (e.g., covers increases of $50-$200+/month); tax credit for landlord

Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)

NY SCHE

Age 65+
General NYC resident, own and live in a 1-3 family home, co-op, or condo.
Income Limits (2025) $58,399/year household
Asset Limits No strict asset cap, income-driven eligibility.
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Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.

Benefits
Property tax reduction (5-50%, e.g., $500-$5,000/year based on income and property value)

New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) Home Sharing Program

NYFSC Home Sharing

Age One participant must be 60+ (host or guest)
General NYC resident, able to share living space.
Income Limits No strict limit, but targets those needing cost relief.
Asset Limits Not applicable; focus on housing need.
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Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.

Benefits
Shared housing (reduces rent/living costs by 30-50%, e.g., $500-$1,000/month savings); optional light assistance between housemates

Frequently Asked Questions about Preferred Home Care of New York – Queens

What neighborhood is Preferred Home Care of New York – Queens in?

Preferred Home Care of New York – Queens is in the Forest Hills neighborhood of Queens.

Is Preferred Home Care of New York – Queens in a walkable area?

Preferred Home Care of New York – Queens 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 Preferred Home Care of New York – Queens?

No, Preferred Home Care of New York – Queens has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Preferred Home Care of New York – Queens?

Yes — there are 3 photos of Preferred Home Care of New York – Queens in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Preferred Home Care of New York – Queens?

Preferred Home Care of New York – Queens is located at 108-18 Queens Blvd 6Th Floor Suite 4, Queens, NY 11375.

What is the phone number of Preferred Home Care of New York – Queens?

(718) 841-8000 will put you in contact with the team at Preferred Home Care of New York – Queens.

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