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Selfhelp
Home Care · New York City, NY
Exterior view of Selfhelp facility entrance. Exterior view of a modern assisted living facility. Elderly couple sitting together at a table. Resident enjoying time outdoors in a park-like setting.

Selfhelp

Home Care · New York City, NY
520 8Th Ave #5, New York, NY 10018 View map
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Overview of Selfhelp

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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.

Facility Direct Line (212) 971-7600
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
99 / 100

About This Community

Certifications & Programs

Medicare GUIDE Program — MedicareA branded program developed by this community's operator or its partners - a named approach to programming or care, rather than an independent external certification.

Ownership & Operating Entity

Profit StatusNonprofit

Languages Spoken

Mandarin Russian Spanish

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Holocaust Survivor Program

Additional Services

7 services
Adult Protective Services
Community Guardianship
Virtual Senior Center
Confidential Screenings and Personalized Needs Assessments
Social Work & Case ManagementListed as: Affordable housing with onsite social services
HousekeepingListed as: Light Housekeeping
Transportation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed
Minimum Age62+

Amenities & Lifestyle

Volunteer Program
Activities
Social Events (Both In-Person and Virtual)
Witness Theater Program
Signature ProgramsSelfhelp Active Services for Aging Model (SHASAM)

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at Selfhelp.
Food DescriptionThe Austin Street Older Adult Center offers nutritious kosher/Glatt meals daily, catering to dietary and cultural needs.

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Address 2.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from New York's city center to Selfhelp's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Home Care in New York

Selfhelp 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 Selfhelp

What neighborhood is Selfhelp in?

Selfhelp is in the Manhattan neighborhood of New York.

What languages are spoken at Selfhelp?

The team at Selfhelp speaks Mandarin, Russian, and Spanish.

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.

What is the best email address for Selfhelp?

The team at Selfhelp can be reached at info@selfhelp.net.

Does Selfhelp operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Selfhelp is registered as a non-profit.

Are there photos of Selfhelp?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Selfhelp in the photo gallery on this page.

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