1st Home Care of NY

Overview of 1st Home Care of Ny

Make the most of your golden years with 1st Home Care of Ny, a compassionate home care provider in Brooklyn, NY, offering dementia care, post-surgical assistance, and physical disability support. Older adults can ease their worries with a compassionate and highly skilled team helping with their daily living activities and personal needs. The agency also strives to maintain older adults’ independence, handling the housekeeping and other chores.

Medicaid is accepted for eligible services to ease financial burdens. Stimulating programs and meaningful conversations are conducted to improve older adults’ cognition and improve their moods. This home care provider serves New York’s five boroughs, ensuring older adults have the finest retirement experience without leaving their place of residence.

(718) 717-2777

Types of Care at 1st Home Care of NY

Home Care

Walk Score: 96 / 100

Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

State License TypesNew York State Department of Health

CertificationsThe Joint Commission

AccreditationsJoint Commission

Rehabilitation

Home Care

Branded ProgramsCDPAP Program

Wellness ProgramConsumer-Directed Care is a Medicaid-funded program that allows consumers to hire their own caregivers.

Specific ProgramsPost-Surgical Assistance, Physical Disability Support, Care for Dementia Patients

Operating HoursMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 09:00-17:00; Saturday, Sunday 00:00-00:00

5.6 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Brooklyn's city center to 1st Home Care of NY's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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1st Home Care of NY is in the Brooklyn neighborhood.

Is 1st Home Care of NY in a walkable area?

1st Home Care of NY has a walk score of 96. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

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What is the address of 1st Home Care of NY?

1st Home Care of NY is located at 1811 Kings Hwy, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11229.

What is the phone number of 1st Home Care of NY?

(718) 717-2777 will put you in contact with the team at 1st Home Care of NY.

Is 1st Home Care of NY Medicare or Medicaid certified?

1st Home Care of NY is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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