Touching Hearts at Home – Albany

Companion Care, Home Care & Memory Care · Albany, NY
Touching Hearts at Home – Albany

Companion Care in Albany

Overview of Touching Hearts at Home – Albany

Live a worry-free retirement with Touching Hearts at Home – Albany, a blissful home care provider in Albany, NY, offering home care. This provider has comprehensive care options, including memory care, companion care, and personal care, ensuring older adults receive top-notch care for their needs. Older adults also enjoy hassle-free living with light housekeeping and home monitoring services.

Older adults will not feel lonely with kind and cheerful companions who help ease their loneliness by spending quality time with them. The agency also prepares delectable and well-balanced meals, catering to older adults’ dietary needs and preferences. Serving the counties of Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Schenectady, this home care provider ensures older adults enjoy the best of their golden years in the comforts of their home.

(888) 927-9409
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Walk Score: 12 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

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Companionship

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Light Housekeeping

Types of Care at Touching Hearts at Home – Albany

Home Care Memory Care

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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

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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.

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Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

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Companion Care

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Touching Hearts at Home – Albany

What neighborhood is Touching Hearts at Home – Albany in?

Touching Hearts at Home – Albany is in the Dunes neighborhood of Albany.

Is Touching Hearts at Home – Albany in a walkable area?

Touching Hearts at Home – Albany has a walk score of 12. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are there photos of Touching Hearts at Home – Albany?

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What is the address of Touching Hearts at Home – Albany?

Touching Hearts at Home – Albany is located at 286 Washington Ave. Ext. Suite 204, Albany, NY 12203.

Is Touching Hearts at Home – Albany Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Touching Hearts at Home – Albany is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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