Senior care in Syracuse.
From Eastwood to Strathmore, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.
Example
Your care match
Personalized for Mom · near 13202
Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 2.1 mi away
Offers personal care
Serves 13202
Available weekday mornings
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Only this agency gets your request
Finding care in Syracuse.
Syracuse is the largest city in Central New York, and its Erie Canal Museum sits in an 1850 canal weighlock building downtown. We help families across Armory Square, Eastwood, Westcott, Tipperary Hill, Strathmore and University 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 Syracuse 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 Onondaga 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 Onondaga 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 Onondaga County Social Services at 315-435-2700. 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 Syracuse and the agency reaches out to set it up.
Get my free consultationFree help in Syracuse.
These services are free, whether or not you use Hailo Care.
Syracuse Parks senior programming
Senior programs run by Syracuse Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs.
315-473-2678Onondaga County Office for Aging
The Area Agency on Aging for Syracuse and Onondaga County: services and benefits that help older adults live independently. NY Connects is 315-435-1400.
315-435-2362Alzheimer’s Association, Central New York Chapter
The chapter’s office near Syracuse. The 24/7 Helpline is 800-272-3900.
315-472-4201Do you serve all of Syracuse?
Yes. We help families across Syracuse and nearby communities, including DeWitt, Salina and Geddes.
How much does home care cost in Syracuse?
It depends on the type of care, the hours and where in Onondaga County you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.
Who do I call about senior services in Syracuse?
Start with Onondaga County Office for Aging at 315-435-2362. In Syracuse, Syracuse Parks senior programming is at 315-473-2678.
How do I apply for Medicaid home care in Syracuse?
Call Onondaga County Social Services at 315-435-2700 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 Syracuse?
New York’s EISEP program helps people 60 and older who need help at home but are not eligible for Medicaid. Ask Onondaga County Office for Aging at 315-435-2362.
Where can I find dementia support in Syracuse?
Alzheimer’s Association, Central New York Chapter is at 315-472-4201. The Alzheimer’s Association helpline answers day and night at 800-272-3900.
Is a home care consultation free in Syracuse?
Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency in Syracuse is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.
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