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Mount Vernon, New York

Senior care in Mount Vernon.

From the South Side to Fleetwood, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.

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Free for families. Takes about a minute. We match you with one local agency.

Caregiver and older adult sharing a meal

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Your care match

Personalized for Mom · near 10550

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Harbor Home Care

Home care agency · 2.1 mi away

1 match

Offers personal care

Serves 10550

Available weekday mornings

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Care in Mount Vernon

Finding care in Mount Vernon.

Mount Vernon borders the Bronx at the southern edge of Westchester County, and the city has its own Office for the Aging. We help families across Fleetwood, Chester Hill, Oakwood Heights and downtown.

In New York, the State Department of Health licenses home care services agencies that provide personal care, home health aide or nursing services.

Tell us where in Mount Vernon you are and what you need, and we’ll recommend options that serve your area.

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Care profile for Mom

Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA 90026

Complete

Care needed

Personal care

Schedule

Weekday mornings

Starting

Within 2 weeks

Paying with

Private pay + LTC insurance

Help with

BathingGetting dressedBreakfastMedication remindersShort walks
  1. Profile complete

    Today, 9:14 AM

  2. Matched with Harbor Home Care

    Home care agency · 1.8 mi away

Ways to pay

Ways to pay in Westchester County.

  • Private pay

    Most families pay the provider directly. You agree on hours and rates before care starts.

  • Long term care insurance

    Many policies cover in home care or assisted living after a waiting period.

  • VA benefits

    Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for Aid and Attendance or VA home care programs.

  • Medicaid

    Your state’s Medicaid program may pay for some care at home for people who qualify.

Medicaid home care in Westchester County

New York Medicaid may pay for a home attendant or help with daily activities for people who qualify, including through CDPAP, which lets an eligible person choose their own caregiver. Outside New York City, the county decides who qualifies: call Westchester County’s Medicaid Home Care line at 914-813-6612. Assessments are done by the New York Independent Assessor, 855-222-8350.

All ways to pay

Your first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in Mount Vernon and the agency reaches out to set it up.

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Local resources

Free help in Mount Vernon.

These services are free, whether or not you use Hailo Care.

Westchester County Senior Programs and Services

The county’s department for older residents and its NY Connects line: meals, senior centers, caregiver help and long-term care options.

914-813-6300

Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline

Free, confidential help for people living with dementia and their families, any time of day.

800-272-3900

United Way’s 211 of the Hudson Valley

Free line that connects you to local health and social services.

Dial 2-1-1

VA benefits

Help with veterans’ benefits, including pension and Aid and Attendance.

1-800-827-1000
Questions

Mount Vernon questions.

Can’t find your answer? Our team is happy to help.

(213) 451-6802
  • Do you serve all of Mount Vernon?

    Yes. We help families across Mount Vernon and nearby communities, including Yonkers, Pelham and Bronxville.

  • How much does home care cost in Mount Vernon?

    It depends on the type of care, the hours and where in Westchester County you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.

  • Who do I call about senior services in Mount Vernon?

    Start with Westchester County Senior Programs and Services at 914-813-6300.

  • How do I apply for Medicaid home care in Mount Vernon?

    Call Westchester County’s Medicaid Home Care line at 914-813-6612 about Medicaid. The New York Independent Assessor, 855-222-8350, then assesses what help is needed at home.

  • What if my parent doesn’t qualify for Medicaid in Mount Vernon?

    New York’s EISEP program helps people 60 and older who need help at home but are not eligible for Medicaid. Ask Westchester County Senior Programs and Services at 914-813-6300.

  • Where can I find dementia support in Mount Vernon?

    The Alzheimer’s Association runs a free helpline for families, day and night, at 800-272-3900.

  • Is a home care consultation free in Mount Vernon?

    Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency in Mount Vernon is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.

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