When a loved one can no longer manage daily activities safely, the right Home Care support can help them remain at home with greater comfort, stability, and independence.
Family Caregiver NY helps New York families explore Medicaid-funded PCA, HHA, and OPWDD services. Whether you already have a preferred caregiver or need help finding an aide, we can help you understand the available options and move forward.
What Home Care Services Can Include
Home Care provides assistance to people who have difficulty completing everyday activities because of age, disability, illness, or an ongoing medical condition.
Depending on the person’s assessed needs, services may include:
- Bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene
- Walking, mobility, and transferring safely
- Meal preparation and assistance with eating
- Medication reminders
- Light household tasks related to the person’s care
- Supervision and support with daily routines
The type and amount of assistance are based on the person’s condition, functional limitations, safety risks, and approved plan of care.
Who May Qualify for Home Care?
Home Care may be available when a person needs ongoing help to remain safely at home. Common signs that it may be time to explore services include:
- Difficulty bathing, dressing, eating, or using the bathroom
- Limited mobility or repeated falls
- Memory loss, confusion, or a need for supervision
- A chronic illness or physical disability affecting daily life
- Difficulty remaining safely at home without assistance
Age alone does not determine eligibility. What matters is how the person’s condition affects their ability to complete daily activities safely and consistently.
PCA and HHA Home Care
PCA and HHA services may help adults age 18 or older who have a long-term illness, physical disability, or ongoing condition that affects daily activities.
An eligible relative or trusted person may be able to become the caregiver. If no caregiver is available, a licensed Home Care agency may be able to provide a qualified aide, depending on the person’s location, approved services, and agency availability.
If the preferred family member cannot qualify under the available PCA pathway, another eligible relative, trusted person, or agency aide may still be considered.
OPWDD Home Care Support
OPWDD services may be available to children and adults with a qualifying developmental disability that began before age 22. This may include autism, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, and certain other developmental conditions.
OPWDD follows a separate eligibility and enrollment process. We help families understand the initial requirements and explore caregiver options supported by our participating agencies.
How We Help You Move Forward
You do not need to figure out New York’s Home Care system by yourself. We help families:
- Identify the Home Care option that may fit the situation
- Understand Medicaid and caregiver requirements
- Prepare for documents, assessments, and enrollment
- Connect with a vetted, licensed Home Care agency
- Explore PCA training for an eligible caregiver when available
We start by reviewing the person’s location, Medicaid status, ongoing condition, care needs, and proposed caregiver relationship. If the situation appears suitable, we help connect the family with the appropriate next step.
Check Home Care Eligibility
The sooner you understand your options, the sooner you can begin working toward dependable care at home. Complete the eligibility form and tell us about the person who needs assistance.
Prefer to speak with us first?
Call 929-660-2391
Email contact@familycaregiverny.com
Eligibility, authorization, services, caregiver acceptance, employment, and payment depend on the applicable program and licensed agency requirements.