Also see:
Volunteer Help for additional resources

Note: If you are considering Home Health Care for yourself or a family member, a needs determination assessment by Broome County CASA is the first step. See Home Health Care Information & Referral under Home Health Care Services for more details.

This section was developed by the Home Health Care Sub-Committee of the Aging Futures II Service Inventory Committee. A glossary explaining the most frequently provided services is followed by descriptions of different types of programs and agencies. Long-term care (LTC) refers to care required by some children and adults with disabilities. Care can range from household tasks to skilled nursing services and can be delivered in a variety of care settings, including home, adult home, and nursing facilities. Acute care is care required by a client/patient for a short period, usually until an underlying condition is resolved. Acute care is delivered in a variety of settings including home, hospitals, and nursing facilities. The agencies listed strive to keep a person at home by offering services that supplement those provided by family members and friends to meet both acute and long-term care needs.

This section also includes a list of providers with their classifications and services provided. Durable Medical Equipment and Home Health Care vendors and services appear in other separate sections of this guide.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate and timely. However, information of this nature may change periodically. Inclusion in the directory does not constitute endorsement by Action for Older Persons or the Broome County Office for Aging, or First Call for Help. Please contact the agency directly, or call First Call for Help, 729-9100, for the most timely and detailed information.

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