Compassionate Personal Care Aide (PCA) care including bathing, meals, and medications—serving the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester County with professional support from Cottage Home Care.
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To be eligible for Home Health Aide (HHA) or Personal Care Aide (PCA) services, certain criteria typically need to be met. Requirements can vary based on your specific program, location, and healthcare policies.
You may qualify for HHA/PCA services if you meet the following requirements:
Medicaid Need
Make sure you are eligible for Medicaid.
Insurance Coverage
Eligibility depends on insurance, including Medicaid and Medicare.
Assessment by Agency
Initial assessment by the home health agency to determine eligibility.
Service Area
Our service is available in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Nassau County, Suffolk County, and Westchester County.
Not sure HHA/PCA is the right fit? Private Pay home care may still be an option.
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Whether you need PCA or HHA support for yourself or a loved one, we can help you understand eligibility and get matched with a trained caregiver quickly.
The training and vetting processes for PCAs may vary by location and employer, but there are common practices in place. Here's a general overview:
Our PCAs are trained through Department of Health-approved programs covering basic healthcare, nutrition, and communication skills.
Every PCA completes the state's required training hours before joining our team.
Beyond training, our aides receive ongoing hands-on guidance from experienced supervisors.
Every caregiver clears all four checks before they're matched with your family—no exceptions.
Every caregiver we place passes a criminal background check before meeting your family.
We verify each caregiver's work history and reliability through real references.
Caregivers complete health and drug screening to confirm they're fit and safe for the role.
We confirm every PCA's certificate and New York State Home Care Registry listing before care begins.
These are real families in your neighborhood who made the same call you're thinking about making.
Cinthya Almendarez
Profession : Patient
Service: HHA
Riverside Select Services, LLC DBA Cottage Homecare Services is a spectacular agency with a great work environment. I can call any hour and there is always someone on the phone who will answer me and provide the help I need.
Rated 5 out of 5
5
Sherry Fiedtkou
Profession : Patient
Service: HHA
I'm having the best experience working with Riverside Select Services, LLC DBA Cottage Homecare Services The staff and management is exceptional because I've been working in the Home care for 17 years and this is one of the best agencies.
Rated 4.8 out of 5
4.8
Natividad Mateo
Profession : Patient
Service: NHTD
Excellent customer service and employee service, always with a smile. Staff is caring and loving and receptive to your needs. Great home care agency to sign up with for work, or to receive Homecare services at home.
Rated 5 out of 5
5
Cinthya Almendarez
Profession : Patient
Service: HHA
Riverside Select Services, LLC DBA Cottage Homecare Services is a spectacular agency with a great work environment. I can call any hour and there is always someone on the phone who will answer me and provide the help I need.
Rated 5 out of 5
5
Sherry Fiedtkou
Profession : Patient
Service: HHA
I'm having the best experience working with Riverside Select Services, LLC DBA Cottage Homecare Services The staff and management is exceptional because I've been working in the Home care for 17 years and this is one of the best agencies.
Rated 4.8 out of 5
4.8
Natividad Mateo
Profession : Patient
Service: NHTD
Excellent customer service and employee service, always with a smile. Staff is caring and loving and receptive to your needs. Great home care agency to sign up with for work, or to receive Homecare services at home.
Rated 5 out of 5
5
Service Area
Cottage Home Care is a home care agency serving families across New York, with more than 2,500 nurses, caregivers, and medical support staff in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Nassau County, Suffolk County, and Westchester County. Offices in Freeport, Queens, and Jamaica.
PCAs complete at least 40 hours of state-approved training and focus on non-medical daily support. HHAs complete at least 75 hours and can handle basic health tasks under nurse supervision.
Every PCA in New York must complete state-approved training and appear on the state's Home Care Registry. We confirm this for every caregiver before matching them with your family.
A Personal Care Aide (PCA) helps with bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and companionship — non-medical daily support for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
Eligibility for PCA services includes seniors and individuals with disabilities who require assistance with daily living activities and personal care.
To apply for PCA services, contact Cottage Home Care Services. Our team will assist with eligibility verification and enrollment.
PCA services primarily focus on non-medical personal care and assistance with daily living activities, ensuring clients receive the support they need at home.
