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Selfhelp
Home Health Care & Memory Care · New York City, NY
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Selfhelp

Home Health Care & Memory Care · New York City, NY
520 8Th Ave, #5 New York, NY 10018 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Selfhelp

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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.

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Walk Score
Walk Score: 99 / 100 Rank #24 / 1173Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 24th out of 1173 homes in New York. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across New York facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

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

Minimum Age62+
HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Housekeeping
ActivitiesThe center provides engaging activities such as arts and crafts, exercise classes, cultural programs, and lifelong learning workshops.
Branded ProgramsSelfhelp Active Services for Aging Model (SHASAM)
Wellness ProgramThe SHASAM model includes health and wellness programming, physical activity, and social events (both in-person and virtual).
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 ProgramsYes

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionThe Austin Street Older Adult Center offers nutritious kosher/Glatt meals daily, catering to dietary and cultural needs.

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Transportation Assistance

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Light Housekeeping

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Address 3.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from #5 New York's city center to Selfhelp's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Home Health Care in New York

Selfhelp is located in #5 New York, New York.
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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.

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 there photos of Selfhelp?

Yes — there are 24 photos of Selfhelp in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Selfhelp?

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

What is the phone number of Selfhelp?

(212) 971-7600 will put you in contact with the team at Selfhelp.

Is Selfhelp Medicare or Medicaid certified?

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

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