VNS Health

For generations, New Yorkers have known us as the Visiting Nurse Service of New York. Now, we are VNS Health. Our new name reflects the full range of easy-to-access services and health plans we offer you.

VNS HEALTH HOME CARE

Has your doctor recommended home care after you come home from the hospital? Are you looking for private-duty nursing or companion care? Do you know you need something but aren’t sure of your options? VNS Health can help.

VNS Health Hospice Care

If you are just starting to look into hospice, you may wonder what your options are. VNS Health makes it easy to get the information you need to make decisions about care. We’re with you, every step of the way.

HEALTH PLANS FROM VNS HEALTH

For more than two decades, our health plans have helped tens of thousands of people connect with outstanding care. Which one is right for you?

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Mental health matters. Our specialized programs deliver consistent, coordinated care to the people who need it and their families. Services and support are available in the home and community.

RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS & FAMILIES

VNS Health gives you the tools you need to take care of a loved one, manage your own health, and feel confident as you make choices about care.

VNS Health in the Community

At VNS Health, we’re more than your health care team. We’re your neighbors, and we invite you to get involved so we can build healthy communities together.

VNS Health has solutions for:

• Referring patients to in-home care
• Community partners seeking behavioral health support for at-risk individuals
• Health care organizations in need of customized care management and managed care services

Home Care

Do you or a loved one need care after a hospital stay or to stay safe and healthy at home? VNS Health offers a wide range of home care services. Whether you need specialized care as you recover from surgery or senior care so a loved one can age at home safely, we bring the care to you.

A senior man gets help zipping up his sweater by his home health aide.

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Home Care Services Specialized Services Service Areas Resources

For Professionals

Home Care Services

Personal Care Services

Home health aides can help with day-to-day tasks and offer companionship. Private-pay options are available.

Learn About Personal Care Services
Nursing

In-home and private-pay care let you heal as fully as possible, where you’re most comfortable.

Learn About In-Home Nursing Care
Senior Care

Support and care so your loved one can stay in their home and community as they age.

Learn About Senior Care
Rehabilitation Therapy

Get back to your normal routine with physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech therapy.

Learn About Rehab Therapy
Behavioral Health Services

VNS Health is here to help you or your loved one with mental health needs and substance use issues.

Learn About Behavioral Health
After-Surgery Care

A customized care plan and dedicated care team to help you recover at home.

Learn About Care After Surgery
Wound Care

For severe or slow-to-heal wounds, VNS Health has experts who can help.

Learn About Wound Care
Care for Alzheimer’s & Other Dementias

If you have or are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia, VNS Health can help at every stage.

Learn About Dementia Care Services
Stroke Care

Helping stroke patients recover, and supporting their caregivers.

Learn About Care After a Stroke

Specialized Services

Clinical Assessments

We offer three different assessments to help ensure your loved one’s safety and comfort.

Learn About Clinical Assessments

Dementia Care at Home

Expert, personalized care for people with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or memory loss, and support for their caregivers.

Learn About Dementia Care at Home

Fall Prevention Program

VHS Health’s Fall Prevention Program is designed to help you gain strength and balance so you can stay safe at home.

Learn About Preventing Falls

Geriatric Care Management

A trusted advisor to support you and ensure that your loved one is getting the care they need.

Learn About Geriatric Care Management

Respite Home Care

Respite care gives you a short-term break from caregiving. Ensure your loved ones are in professional hands while you enjoy needed time off.

Learn About In-Home Respite Care

Gender Affirmation Program

We provide respectful, supportive, and specialized clinical care after gender affirmation surgery.

Learn About Gender Affirmation Care

Health Care Escorts

Get to doctor’s appointments — or return home after a procedure — comfortably and safely.

Learn About Health Escorts

Veterans Home Care

At VNS Health, we make it easier for veterans to find the help and care they need.

Learn About Veterans Services

LGBTQ+ Support

We offer specialized care for people who are living with HIV/AIDS or are transgender or gender nonconforming.

Learn About LGBTQ+ Support

Home Care Service Areas

The following areas are serviced by VNS Health Home Care.

The Bronx
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Queens
Staten Island
Nassau County
Suffolk County
Westchester County

Medicare and Medicaid expertise, quality care, and on-your-side advocacy. These are just some of the reasons to choose our health plans.

See Health Plans

Resources

Looking for detailed information to guide you? We have resources for patients and caregivers that explain what you need to know.

Guide to Home Care

If you’re new to home care, you may have a lot of questions. We can help answer them.

View Guide to Home Care
Guide to Paying for Care

Confused about paying for home care? VNS Health can help you understand your options.

View Guide to Paying for Care
Home Care Handbook

Important information for patients receiving VNS Health home care.

View Home Care Handbook