Helping Hearts At Home

Overview of Helping Hearts at Home

Live comfortably in your golden years with Helping Hearts at Home, a distinguished community in Smithtown, NY, that offers home care. Providing a wide range of care options, including post-hospital recovery, case management, live-in care, long-term care, and respite care, the community ensures older adults receive top-notch care and assistance based on their needs and preferences. With housekeeping and concierge services, older adults have more time to focus on the things they love.

Companionship services and emotional support are also provided to ease older adults’ loneliness and keep them socially connected. The community also provides meal preparation, medication reminders, and transportation services to ensure a maintenance-free lifestyle. Older adults can rest assured of meeting their non-medical needs with the community’s dedicated services delivered in the safety of their homes.

(631) 676-4400 contact@myhelpinghearts.com

9 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 60 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

BBB Rating: A+ (Accredited)

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About this community

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

ContactMrs. Kelly Lanzon, Owner

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Specific ProgramsHome Services, Facility Services, About, Career, Blog

Types of Care at Helping Hearts At Home

Home Care

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

2.0 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Smithtown's city center to Helping Hearts At Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Helping Hearts At Home	HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.	Smithtown (Hauppauge)	-	No	60	-	A+
Alpha Senior Home Care	HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.	Amityville (North Amityville)	-	No	68	-	-
Integrity Home Care NY	HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.	Sayville	-	No	82	-	-
Safe Harbor Home Care	HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.	Riverhead (North Fork)	-	No	7	-	-
Senior Life Home Care	HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.	Holtsville	-	No	45	-	-

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What neighborhood is Helping Hearts At Home in?

Helping Hearts At Home is in the Hauppauge neighborhood of Smithtown.

Is Helping Hearts At Home in a walkable area?

Helping Hearts At Home has a walk score of 60. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are there photos of Helping Hearts At Home?

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What is the address of Helping Hearts At Home?

Helping Hearts At Home is located at 496 Smithtown Bypass Suite 201, Smithtown, NY 11787.

What is the phone number of Helping Hearts At Home?

(631) 676-4400 will put you in contact with the team at Helping Hearts At Home.

Is Helping Hearts At Home Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Helping Hearts At Home is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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