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.

(888) 927-9409

Walk Score: 99 / 100

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

What does this home offer?

Transportation Assistance

Light Housekeeping

Types of Care at Selfhelp

Home Care Memory 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

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What neighborhood is Selfhelp in?

Selfhelp is in the Manhattan neighborhood.

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.

What is the address of Selfhelp?

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

Is Selfhelp Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Selfhelp is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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