Senior care in Schenectady.
From the Stockade to Woodlawn, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.
Example
Your care match
Personalized for Mom · near 12305
Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 2.1 mi away
Offers personal care
Serves 12305
Available weekday mornings
Home care agency
Only this agency gets your request
Finding care in Schenectady.
Schenectady’s Stockade became New York’s first historic district in 1962. We help families across the Stockade, the GE Realty Plot, Bellevue, Mont Pleasant, Woodlawn and Hamilton Hill.
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 Schenectady you are and what you need, and we’ll recommend options that serve your area.
Example
Care profile for Mom
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Care needed
Personal care
Schedule
Weekday mornings
Starting
Within 2 weeks
Paying with
Private pay + LTC insurance
Help with
Profile complete
Today, 9:14 AM
Matched with Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 1.8 mi away
Agency reaches out
Usually the same day
Ways to pay in Schenectady 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 Schenectady 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 Schenectady County Social Services at 518-388-4445. Assessments are done by the New York Independent Assessor, 855-222-8350.
All ways to payYour first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in Schenectady and the agency reaches out to set it up.
Get my free consultationFree help in Schenectady.
These services are free, whether or not you use Hailo Care.
Schenectady County Senior & Long Term Care Services
The county’s office for older adults. It runs NY Connects, with information and help on long-term care and home care.
518-382-8481Alzheimer’s Association, Northeastern New York Chapter
The chapter that serves the Capital Region. The 24/7 Helpline is 800-272-3900.
518-867-4999Do you serve all of Schenectady?
Yes. We help families across Schenectady and nearby communities, including Niskayuna, Rotterdam, Glenville and Scotia.
How much does home care cost in Schenectady?
It depends on the type of care, the hours and where in Schenectady County you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.
Who do I call about senior services in Schenectady?
Start with Schenectady County Senior & Long Term Care Services at 518-382-8481. In Schenectady, Schenectady Senior Center is at 518-598-2056.
How do I apply for Medicaid home care in Schenectady?
Call Schenectady County Social Services at 518-388-4445 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 Schenectady?
New York’s EISEP program helps people 60 and older who need help at home but are not eligible for Medicaid. Ask Schenectady County Senior & Long Term Care Services at 518-382-8481.
Where can I find dementia support in Schenectady?
Alzheimer’s Association, Northeastern New York Chapter is at 518-867-4999. The Alzheimer’s Association helpline answers day and night at 800-272-3900.
Is a home care consultation free in Schenectady?
Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency in Schenectady is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.
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