Safe Harbor Home Care

Overview of Safe Harbor Home Care

Experience the highest quality of life with Safe Harbor Home Care, a trusted community based in Riverhead, NY, that offers home care. Older adults receive top-notch care and assistance from a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their needs 24/7. The community also fosters a trusting and nurturing environment, ensuring older adults are respected and comfortable.

To ease older adults’ loneliness, the community accompanies and encourages them to maintain social connections. Housekeeping, meal preparation, and supervision of day-to-day activities are also provided for older adults to enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle. The community also cares for those with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and Parkinson’s, ensuring they live their lives to the fullest despite their conditions. With care and support delivered in the comforts of their homes, older adults live comfortably in their golden years.

(858) 289-6389 keith@nysafeharbor.com

Walk Score: 7 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Specific ProgramsCompanionship, Meal Preparation, Supervision, Housekeeping, Transportation, Medication reminders, Alzheimer’s & Dementia care

Types of Care at Safe Harbor Home Care

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

5.0 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Riverhead's city center to Safe Harbor Home Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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What neighborhood is Safe Harbor Home Care in?

Safe Harbor Home Care is in the North Fork neighborhood.

Is Safe Harbor Home Care in a walkable area?

Safe Harbor Home Care has a walk score of 7. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are there photos of Safe Harbor Home Care?

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What is the address of Safe Harbor Home Care?

Safe Harbor Home Care is located at 2502 Willow Pond Dr, Riverhead, NY 11901.

What is the phone number of Safe Harbor Home Care?

(858) 289-6389 will put you in contact with the team at Safe Harbor Home Care.

Is Safe Harbor Home Care Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Safe Harbor Home Care is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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