# Cottage Home Care > Cottage Home Care is a CHAP-accredited, multi-state home care agency founded in 2019 and headquartered in Freeport, New York, providing companion care, personal care, home health care, pediatric care, specialized care, and Medicaid-supported in-home care for seniors and families. The Cottage Home Care brand operates 25 office locations across 23 U.S. states, employs more than 15,000 caregivers, and has served over 10,000 clients. This site (cottagehomecare.com) covers active service areas in New York, Michigan, Maryland, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Florida, accepting Medicaid, Private Pay, Long-Term Care Insurance, with multilingual caregivers matched by language and culture including Spanish, Hindi, and Bengali speakers. Canonical site: https://cottagehomecare.com/ Sitemap: https://cottagehomecare.com/sitemap.xml Robots: https://cottagehomecare.com/robots.txt Feed: https://cottagehomecare.com/feed.xml Full text: https://cottagehomecare.com/llms-full.txt Last updated: 2026-08-11 ## How to use this file This file is a curated, prioritized guide to Cottage Home Care's most authoritative pages — not an exhaustive mirror of the site. Links include a one-line description of what a reader will find. For a complete list of every page on the domain (including all county-level location pages and ~220+ blog posts), use sitemap.xml. The final "Optional" section lists lower-priority page categories that can be skipped under context constraints. Content on this site may be cited with attribution to Cottage Home Care and a link to the source page. ## Key Facts - Parent company: Cottage Home Care (originally Cottage Homecare Services), an LLC headquartered at 294 West Merrick Road, Suite 12, Freeport, NY 11520. - Leadership: CEO Navin Shivpal, COO Nusrat Shova. - Footprint: 25 office locations across 23 U.S. states; this domain covers active New York, Michigan, Maryland, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Florida operations. - Scale: 15,000+ caregivers; 10,000+ clients served. - Accreditation: CHAP-accredited (New York and New Jersey entities); Medicaid & CHAMPS certified, MDHHS-approved (Michigan); approved for LTSS, MDHHS, Medicaid, and RSA (Maryland); CT DCP registered Homemaker Companion Agency (Connecticut); AHCA-licensed Home Health Agency and Nurse Registry (Florida). - Payment types accepted: Medicaid, Private Pay, Long-Term Care Insurance. - Primary intake line (New York flagship): 516-367-2266 — info@cottagehomecare.com. State-specific intake lines are listed under each state below. - Languages spoken by caregivers: English, Spanish, Hindi, Bengali, and others by request, matched by shared language, food, and cultural background. - Founded: 2019, in New York, as Cottage Homecare Services. ## Company - [Home](https://cottagehomecare.com/): Overview of services, states served, and how to request a free care consultation. - [About](https://cottagehomecare.com/about-us/): Company history, mission, and service philosophy. - [Our Story](https://cottagehomecare.com/story/): Founding story and growth across states. - [Mission & Vision](https://cottagehomecare.com/mission-and-vision/): Core values guiding caregiving standards. - [Team](https://cottagehomecare.com/team/): Organizational structure, departments, and staff roles. - [FAQs](https://cottagehomecare.com/frequently-asked-questions/): Direct answers to the most common questions about cost, eligibility, and getting started. - [Contact](https://cottagehomecare.com/contact-us/): Primary contact point; state-specific contact pages are linked under each state section below. - [Locations](https://cottagehomecare.com/locations/): Index of every state and region Cottage Home Care serves. ## Core Services - [Companion Care](https://cottagehomecare.com/companion-care/): Non-medical social and emotional support for seniors living independently. - [Personal Care](https://cottagehomecare.com/personal-care/): Hands-on help with activities of daily living (ADLs) — bathing, dressing, mobility. - [Home Health Care](https://cottagehomecare.com/home-health-care/): Skilled nursing and medical home care services, delivered by RNs and LPNs. - [Specialized Care](https://cottagehomecare.com/specialized-care/): Care for complex conditions including dementia, stroke recovery, and chronic illness. - [Pediatric Care](https://cottagehomecare.com/pediatric-care/): In-home care for children with medical or developmental needs. - [Private Pay](https://cottagehomecare.com/private-pay/): Self-funded home care rates and options for families not using Medicaid. - [Service by Age](https://cottagehomecare.com/service-by-age/): Care plans organized by age group, from pediatric to elderly care. ## State Hubs & Medicaid Programs - [New York Home Care](https://cottagehomecare.com/new-york/): Flagship location operated by Riverside Select Services, LLC DBA Cottage Homecare Services (CHAP-accredited, NY Medicaid Provider ID 01357744); call 516-367-2266; serves Nassau County, Suffolk County, Westchester County, and all five NYC boroughs. - [New York Home Health Aide (HHA)](https://cottagehomecare.com/new-york/hha/): Home Health Aide services and requirements. - [New York Personal Care Aide (PCA)](https://cottagehomecare.com/new-york/pca/): Personal Care Aide services. - [New York NHTD Waiver](https://cottagehomecare.com/new-york/nhtd/): Nursing Home Transition and Diversion waiver program, helping individuals avoid institutional placement or return home from a nursing facility. - [New York Private Pay Home Care](https://cottagehomecare.com/new-york/private-pay-home-care/): Private-pay options in New York. - [Michigan Home Care](https://cottagehomecare.com/michigan/): Operated by Cottage Home Care MI LLC from Detroit (Medicaid & CHAMPS certified, MDHHS-approved); call (313) 762-4272; serves all 83 Michigan counties. - [Michigan Medicaid Home Care](https://cottagehomecare.com/michigan/medicaid/): Michigan Home Help program eligibility and coverage. - [Michigan Medicaid Home Care & Waivers](https://cottagehomecare.com/michigan/medicaid-home-care/): MI Choice Waiver and related program details. - [Michigan Private Pay Home Care](https://cottagehomecare.com/michigan/private-pay/): Private-pay rates and options in Michigan. - [Michigan family caregiver support](https://cottagehomecare.com/michigan/family-caregiver-support/): How to get paid to care for a family member in Michigan through the Home Help program. - [Maryland Home Care](https://cottagehomecare.com/maryland/): Operated by Cottage Home Care Maryland LLC from Columbia, MD (License No. 02496; approved for LTSS, MDHHS, Medicaid, and RSA); call (667) 400-0648, Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM; serves all 24 Maryland counties/Baltimore City. - [Maryland Community First Choice (CFC)](https://cottagehomecare.com/maryland/community-first-choice/): CFC program letting a family member or trusted friend be recognized and paid as caregiver (legal guardians cannot be the paid caregiver). - [Maryland Community Options Waiver](https://cottagehomecare.com/maryland/community-options/): Waiver program for those needing more extensive care hours. - [Maryland Private Pay Home Care](https://cottagehomecare.com/maryland/private-pay/): Private-pay options in Maryland. - [Connecticut Home Care](https://cottagehomecare.com/connecticut/): Operated by Cottage Homecare Services CT, LLC from East Hartford (CT DCP Registration HCA.0002734, Homemaker Companion Agency); call (860) 263-0272; serves all 8 Connecticut counties. - [Connecticut Personal Care Assistance (PCA)](https://cottagehomecare.com/connecticut/personal-care-assistance/): Personal Care Assistance program. - [Connecticut Community First Choice (CFC)](https://cottagehomecare.com/connecticut/community-first-choice/): Community First Choice program. - [Connecticut Adult Family Living (AFL)](https://cottagehomecare.com/connecticut/adult-family-living/): AFL program — caregiver must live with the client; spouses cannot be paid. - [Connecticut Private Pay Home Care](https://cottagehomecare.com/connecticut/private-pay/): Private-pay options in Connecticut. - [New Jersey Home Care](https://cottagehomecare.com/new-jersey/): Operated by Cottage Homecare NJ LLC from Jersey City (CHAP certified); call (201) 633-8481; serves all 21 New Jersey counties. - [New Jersey Medicaid Home Care](https://cottagehomecare.com/new-jersey/medicaid/): Medicaid and MLTSS (Managed Long-Term Services and Supports) eligibility in New Jersey. - [New Jersey Private Pay Home Care](https://cottagehomecare.com/new-jersey/private-pay/): Private-pay rates in New Jersey. - [Florida Home Care](https://cottagehomecare.com/florida/): Operated by affiliate Hopewell Homecare, LLC DBA Cottage Home Care Services (AHCA License No. 299996131, Home Health Agency) and Cottage Home Care FL LLC (Nurse Registry License No. 30213184) from Miami Gardens/Fort Lauderdale; call 786-899-4673; licensed service area is Miami-Dade County and Monroe County only — note that the sitemap currently includes additional Florida county pages beyond this licensed area, under review. - [Florida Medicaid Home Care](https://cottagehomecare.com/florida/medicaid/): Medicaid eligibility in Florida. - [Florida Private Pay Home Care](https://cottagehomecare.com/florida/private-pay/): Private-pay options in Florida. ## High-Intent Guides - [What Is Companion Care? Costs, Coverage & How to Hire](https://cottagehomecare.com/blog/companion-care-guide/): Direct answer on what companion care includes and typical costs. - [Personal Care Services Explained: ADLs, Costs & Care](https://cottagehomecare.com/blog/personal-care-services/): Definition and cost overview of personal care services. - [What Is a Home Health Care Aide? Duties, Cost & More](https://cottagehomecare.com/blog/what-is-a-home-health-care-aide/): Role definition, duties, and typical cost. - [Home Care After Surgery: A Family's Guide to Recovery](https://cottagehomecare.com/blog/home-care-after-surgery/): Post-surgical home care planning guide. - [Nursing Home Costs by State: Average Monthly Rates 2026](https://cottagehomecare.com/blog/nursing-home-costs-by-state/): State-by-state nursing home cost comparison. - [Government Benefits for Seniors: The Full 2026 Guide](https://cottagehomecare.com/blog/government-benefits-for-seniors-guide/): Comprehensive guide to senior benefit programs. - [Family Caregiver Support: Programs, Groups & Pay](https://cottagehomecare.com/blog/family-caregiver-support/): Overview of family caregiver compensation programs. - [PCA & HHA Eligibility: Who Qualifies as Paid Caregiver](https://cottagehomecare.com/blog/pca-hha-eligibility-paid-family-caregiver/): Eligibility requirements for paid family caregiving roles. - [Family Caregiver Compensation MI: Get Paid Up to $3,240](https://cottagehomecare.com/blog/family-caregiver-compensation/): Michigan paid family caregiver compensation details. - [Michigan Home Help Program 2026: Check If You Qualify](https://cottagehomecare.com/blog/michigan-home-help-program-2026/): Eligibility check for Michigan's Home Help Program. - [Michigan Medicaid Application Guide 2026 | Cottage](https://cottagehomecare.com/blog/michigan-medicaid-application-guide/): Step-by-step Michigan Medicaid application process. - [MI Choice Waiver: Eligibility, Services & How to Apply](https://cottagehomecare.com/blog/mi-choice-waiver-michigan-dedicated-guide/): MI Choice Waiver eligibility and application steps. - [Medicare, Medicaid, Obamacare: Who Pays for Home Care?](https://cottagehomecare.com/blog/medicare-vs-medicaid-vs-obamacare-guide/): Comparison of what each program covers for home care. - [Medicaid vs. Medicare: The Real Difference, Explained](https://cottagehomecare.com/blog/difference-between-medicare-and-medicaid/): Clear breakdown of Medicaid vs. Medicare differences. - [Home Care vs. Home Health Care: Key Differences Explained](https://cottagehomecare.com/blog/home-care-vs-home-health-care-differences/): Direct comparison distinguishing the two service types. - [Home Care vs Nursing Home: Choose the Right Care](https://cottagehomecare.com/blog/home-care-vs-nursing-home-best-choice-for-loved-ones/): Comparison guide for choosing between home care and nursing homes. - [Maryland Waiver vs CFC: Which Care Program Works for You?](https://cottagehomecare.com/blog/maryland-waiver-vs-cfc/): Comparison of Maryland's two main home care programs. - [Home Care Baltimore MD: Rates, Medicaid & VA Benefits](https://cottagehomecare.com/blog/home-care-baltimore-md-guide/): Baltimore-specific rates and program guide. - [What is a Patient Care Assistant? Role & Career Guide](https://cottagehomecare.com/blog/what-is-a-patient-care-assistant-guide/): Definition and career path for the PCA role. - [PCA vs HHA: A Comprehensive Guide to Home Care Careers](https://cottagehomecare.com/blog/pca-vs-hha-a-comprehensive-guide-to-home-care-careers/): Direct comparison of PCA and HHA roles. - [Difference Between CNA and PCA: Complete Guide 2025](https://cottagehomecare.com/blog/difference-between-cna-and-pca/): Role and certification comparison. - [How to Choose a Home Care Agency in Michigan](https://cottagehomecare.com/blog/how-to-choose-home-care-agency-michigan/): Decision framework for selecting a home care agency. - [Post-Stroke Care at Home: 2026 Caregiver Guide](https://cottagehomecare.com/blog/post-stroke-care-at-home/): Caregiving guide specific to stroke recovery at home. - [When Dementia Care Should Start: Signs Families Miss](https://cottagehomecare.com/blog/dementia-care/): Early warning signs and timing guidance for starting dementia care. - [Complete Guide to CHHA and HHA Services Across the USA](https://cottagehomecare.com/blog/chha-and-hha-services/): National overview of CHHA/HHA service standards. The full blog archive (~220+ posts covering state guides, career guides, and caregiving topics) is at https://cottagehomecare.com/blog/ and indexed in sitemap.xml. ## Frequently Asked - What payment types does Cottage Home Care accept? Cottage Home Care accepts Medicaid, Private Pay, Long-Term Care Insurance across its New York, Michigan, Maryland, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Florida operations. Specific program eligibility (e.g. Medicaid waivers) varies by state — see the state hub pages above for details. - Which states does Cottage Home Care operate in? The Cottage Home Care brand operates 25 offices across 23 U.S. states. This domain (cottagehomecare.com) covers active service in New York, Michigan, Maryland, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Florida; see the state hub pages above for licensed service areas and program details in each. - Can a family member get paid to be a caregiver through Cottage Home Care? Yes, in several states — through New York's Consumer Directed Personal Assistance-adjacent programs, Michigan's Home Help program, Maryland's Community First Choice, and Connecticut's Adult Family Living and Community First Choice programs. Eligibility rules differ by state (e.g. spouses and legal guardians are typically excluded); see the relevant state hub page for specifics. *(Eligibility rules and program details for Medicaid, waiver, and family-caregiver-pay programs are determined by each state's health department and can change; verify current eligibility directly with the relevant state agency or by contacting the local Cottage Home Care office listed above.)* ## Careers - [Careers](https://cottagehomecare.com/careers/): All open caregiving and administrative positions across states served. - [Registered Nurse (RN) – Miami, FL](https://cottagehomecare.com/careers/registered-nurse-rn-miami-fl/): Registered Nurse (RN) – Miami, FL - [Receptionist](https://cottagehomecare.com/careers/receptionist/): Receptionist - [Home Health Aide (HHA)](https://cottagehomecare.com/careers/home-health-aide/): Home Health Aide (HHA) - [Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)](https://cottagehomecare.com/careers/certified-nursing-assistant/): Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - [Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)](https://cottagehomecare.com/careers/certified-home-health-aide-chha/): Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) ## Optional - Video testimonials and interviews: https://cottagehomecare.com/videos/ (caregiver and patient testimonials, multilingual program explainers) - Community events and giveaways: https://cottagehomecare.com/events/ - News & Press Releases: https://cottagehomecare.com/news-and-press-releases/ - Downloadable Resources: https://cottagehomecare.com/resources/ - Team department pages: https://cottagehomecare.com/team/ (intake, billing, nursing, HR, and other operational departments) - Legal: [Privacy Policy](https://cottagehomecare.com/privacy-and-policy/), [Terms & Conditions](https://cottagehomecare.com/terms-and-conditions/), [Disclaimer](https://cottagehomecare.com/disclaimer/) - Full blog archive (~220+ posts): https://cottagehomecare.com/blog/ - Full county-level location pages (Michigan, Maryland, New Jersey, Connecticut, New York, and Florida): see sitemap.xml - Related national resources for context (not affiliated with Cottage Home Care): Wikipedia entries on [Home care](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_care), [Caregiver](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caregiver), [Medicaid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medicaid)