Home Care in Mott Haven, Hunts Point and the South Bronx: A Local Family Guide
Medicaid-covered and private home care for families in Mott Haven, Melrose, Hunts Point, Longwood, Morrisania and Port Morris, from an agency with an office at the Hub on East 149th Street.
Yes, there is a home care agency in the South Bronx you can walk into. Advantage Home Care’s Bronx office is at 391 East 149th Street, 3rd Floor, Room 319, steps from the 3rd Avenueβ149th Street station (2 and 5 trains) and the Bx15, Bx19 and Bx41 buses. We staff bilingual (Spanish/English) home health aides and personal care aides across Mott Haven, Hunts Point, Melrose, Longwood and Morrisania, help families with Medicaid and MLTC enrollment at no charge, and can often start care within days of authorization. Call 718-375-2707.
Why an Office at the Hub Matters
Most home care in the South Bronx is paid for by Medicaid, and Medicaid paperwork is easier done in person: bringing documents, signing forms, asking a coordinator what a notice means. Our East 149th Street office exists for exactly that. Families from Mott Haven, Melrose and Hunts Point come in with a hospital discharge summary from Lincoln Hospital or BronxCare and leave knowing what the next three steps are. Caregivers are recruited from the same neighborhoods, so the aide assigned to a home on Willis Avenue or Southern Boulevard is usually a short bus ride away, which is what makes 7 a.m. shifts reliable in winter.
Caregivers Matched to the Neighborhood
Predominantly Spanish-speaking households (Puerto Rican, Dominican, Mexican, Honduran); most of our South Bronx aides are bilingual and many are from the neighborhood.
Families often need help timed around dialysis, clinic visits and school pick-ups; we build schedules around those fixed points and match aides who know the local routes.
Caribbean-English-, West African- and Spanish-speaking caregivers available; large share of grandparent-headed households caring for children and elders at once.
Newer residents and older long-time tenants side by side; we handle both private-pay starts and Medicaid cases.
How Medicaid Home Care Starts in the South Bronx
- Community Medicaid. If your loved one does not have it, we help with the application at the office or at home. Income over the limit can usually be handled with a pooled income trust; see pooled income trusts in the Bronx and NYC.
- The NYIA assessment. The independent nurse assessment and clinical exam decide eligibility and level of need. Bring the discharge summary, a medication list and a two-week note of the help the family gives now.
- MLTC plan enrollment. The plan authorizes weekly hours; we work with every major plan in the Bronx. See how many hours of Medicaid home care you can get in NYC.
- Care starts. A matched aide, a coordinator you can reach, and help requesting more hours if needs change.
Need care before Medicaid is in place? Private-pay hours can start within 24β48 hours, and we transition the same caregiver to Medicaid coverage once approved.
Common Situations We See at East 149th Street
Discharge from Lincoln Hospital or BronxCare
Ask the discharge planner to record that the family wants home care and to fax or send the summary to the agency. If Medicaid is active, aide hours can often begin the first week home. Checklist: what to set up before discharge day.
A grandmother with diabetes and heart trouble who lives alone
Part-day or full-day help with meals, medications and safe bathing is the most common authorization. See home care for diabetes in NYC.
A working daughter who cannot cover nights
Overnight and live-in hours are authorized when night-time need is documented; see overnight and live-in home care in NYC.
A child or adult with a developmental disability
OPWDD community habilitation and respite can run alongside Medicaid aide hours; the Bronx office coordinates with the Care Manager. Start with our OPWDD services guide.
Why South Bronx Families Choose Advantage Home Care
A real office in the neighborhood, bilingual coordinators, aides who live nearby, and honest answers about what Medicaid will cover. For the borough-wide picture see home care in the Bronx, and for the East Bronx see our Pelham Bay and East Bronx guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a home care agency in Mott Haven?
Yes. Advantage Home Care’s Bronx office is at 391 East 149th Street, Room 319, in the Hub, serving Mott Haven, Melrose, Hunts Point and the surrounding neighborhoods. Walk in or call 718-375-2707.
Do you have Spanish-speaking home health aides in the South Bronx?
Yes. Most of our South Bronx caregivers are bilingual Spanish/English, and our Bronx coordinators speak Spanish. Intake can be done entirely in Spanish.
Does Medicaid pay for home care in the Bronx?
Yes, for people who qualify financially and need help with daily activities. Hours are authorized through an MLTC plan after the NYIA assessment; we handle each step with you at no charge.
How fast can care start in Hunts Point or Longwood?
With Medicaid hours already authorized, usually within days. Private pay can begin within 24β48 hours. A brand-new Medicaid application takes longer; ask about the immediate-need route if the situation is urgent.
Can I come to the office without an appointment?
Yes, during business hours; calling ahead means the right coordinator is ready. Bring ID, the Medicaid card if there is one, the medication list and any hospital paperwork.
Are you hiring aides in the South Bronx?
Yes. Certified HHAs and PCAs from the South Bronx can apply online; we also run free PCA training for new caregivers.
Visit or Call Our Bronx Office
391 East 149th Street, 3rd Floor, Room 319. We will explain what Medicaid can cover, match a caregiver to your neighborhood and language, and handle the paperwork.
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