Selfhelp

Selfhelp

Overview of 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.

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

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Home Care

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed
Minimum Age62+
HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

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

Room Accommodations

Room TypesAffordable Housing

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Transportation Assistance

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Light Housekeeping

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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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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.

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.

Are there photos of Selfhelp?

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

What levels of care does Selfhelp provide?

Selfhelp offers Home Care.

What is the address of Selfhelp?

Selfhelp is located at 520 8Th Ave #5, New York, NY 10018.

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