Visiting Nurse Services & Hospice Care
Hospice Care · Suffolk County, NY

Visiting Nurse Services & Hospice Care

Hospice Care · Suffolk County, NY

Overview of Visiting Nurse Services & Hospice Care

Age with dignity with Visiting Nurse Services & Hospice Care, an outstanding community located in East Northport, NY, that offers hospice and palliative care. The community strives to ease older adults’ burdens in their later years with top-tier care and support tailored to their special needs. With round-the-clock assistance from a compassionate and highly trained team, older adults are guaranteed to live without worries in the safety of their homes.

As a not-for-profit community, older adults are prioritized while ensuring their financial capabilities are catered to. Medicare and Medicaid also cover the cost for palliative care to ease financial burdens in retirement. The community is an enticing option for those who are looking to spend their end-of-life in the comforts of their homes.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 75 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Payment & Insurance

2 services
Accept Medicaid
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Hospice And Palliative Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsPrivate Pay Services, In the Community
Volunteer ProgramsYes

Types of Care at Visiting Nurse Services & Hospice Care

Hospice Care

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Hospice Care in New York

Visiting Nurse Services & Hospice Care is located in East Northport, 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
NY

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
NY

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.
NY

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.
NY

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.
NY

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Visiting Nurse Services & Hospice Care

What neighborhood is Visiting Nurse Services & Hospice Care in?

Visiting Nurse Services & Hospice Care is in the Vernon Valley neighborhood.

Is Visiting Nurse Services & Hospice Care in a walkable area?

Visiting Nurse Services & Hospice Care has a walk score of 75. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are there photos of Visiting Nurse Services & Hospice Care?

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What is the address of Visiting Nurse Services & Hospice Care?

Visiting Nurse Services & Hospice Care is located at 101 Laurel Rd, East Northport, NY 11731.

What is the phone number of Visiting Nurse Services & Hospice Care?

(631) 261-7200 will put you in contact with the team at Visiting Nurse Services & Hospice Care.

Is Visiting Nurse Services & Hospice Care Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Visiting Nurse Services & Hospice Care is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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