The Worry
“Is my parent safe when I'm not there?”
A trained, matched aide and a care plan built by a Registered Nurse.
Compassionate in Home Health Care for Your Loved One in New York City
When someone you love needs help to stay safe and independent at home, you shouldn't have to figure it out alone.For more than 40 years, COHME has provided trusted, non-profit home care across Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Queens, with a licensed social worker on every case, at no extra cost.
Care That Puts Your Family First
A Licensed Social Worker on Every Case. Free.
Most agencies charge extra. We include it, always.
An Aide Personally Matched to You.
We match on personality, not just availability, so your loved one actually looks forward to the visit.
Care That Starts Fast.
Short-term or long-term, we begin as soon as possible and work around your schedule.
Caring for an Aging Parent Is Overwhelming
You Don't Have to Do It Alone
You've noticed the missed medications, the unsteady steps, the meals going uneaten. You want your parent to stay in the home they love, but you're stretched thin, worried, and unsure who to trust. Choosing home care can feel like handing over the person you love most to a stranger.
At COHME, we built our entire agency around a simple belief: when caregivers are supported and respected, they deliver better, more compassionate care. That's why families across NYC trust us to show up, follow through, and treat their loved ones like our own.
The overwhelm
“I can't manage all of this myself.”
A licensed social worker coordinates care with you, the family, and doctors
The doubt
“Will they actually care?”
A 40-year non-profit mission, not a franchise chasing margin.
New York City's Trusted Non-Profit Home Care Agency for Over 40 Years
COHME began with one social worker's conviction. In the 1980s, Lucy Rosengarten witnessed a model of truly supportive, dignified elder care abroad and made it her life's mission to bring it home to New York. She saw that home health aides weren't being given the support they needed to provide great care, so she founded COHME to change that.
Four decades later, that mission still drives us. As a non-profit, we answer to our clients and their families, not shareholders.
Our aides stay with us for years, which means your loved one is cared for by experienced people who know what they're doing. We're licensed by the New York State Department of Health and a proud Parkinson's Foundation Community Partner.
40+ years
Non-Profit
NYS DOH Licensed- 4.6★ on Google
Our Home Care Services in New York City
Home Health Aide Services
Hands-on help with daily life: bathing, dressing, meal prep, light housekeeping, laundry, and escorts to medical appointments and errands. For adults 18+ living with chronic illness or a functional disability.
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Companion Care Services
Meaningful companionship and socialization, at home or in a facility, plus escorts to appointments and outings. Because no one should feel alone.
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Dementia Support Specialist
Specialized coaching and therapeutic enrichment for families and aides supporting a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia. Guidance to manage challenging moments with confidence and calm.
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Getting Started Is Simple
Call for Your Free Assessment
Reach out and tell us what's going on. A Registered Nurse and Licensed Social Worker provide a free in-home or in-hospital assessment.
We Build Your Personalized Plan of Care
Together we design a care plan around your loved one's exact needs, and match them with the right aide.
Compassionate Care Begins
Your matched aide starts as soon as possible. Your social worker stays involved every step of the way.
Every Day Without the Right Support Is a Risk
A fall, a missed medication, a day spent alone and confused. The risks of going without proper care are real, and they add up. Family caregivers burn out, and small problems become hospital visits. You don't have to wait until there's a crisis. The right support today means a safer, calmer, more independent tomorrow, for your loved one and for you.
Why NYC Families Choose COHME
Free licensed social work on every case
A level of coordination most agencies charge extra for, or don't offer at all.
Personalized aide matching
We pair on personality and needs, so clients truly thrive.
Experienced, long-tenured caregivers
Our staff stay for years, giving you consistency and depth of experience.
A non-profit you can trust
Driven by mission, not margin, for over 40 years.
Flexible care
From short-term (even under 7 days) post-surgery help to long-term daily support.
Families Across New York City Trust COHME
“COHME provided 24-hour home care for our elderly mother for several weeks after she was discharged from the hospital. The aides were always professional and supportive. The management were highly responsive and helpful. We feel lucky to have found COHME and would highly recommend them.”
We have contracted a home health aide from COHME for one year now and we are very impressed and happy with the kind attention paid to my elderly father... Our aide is caring, reliable and trustworthy. All the staff and social workers we have dealt with are highly professional and caring.
“COHME provided 24-hour home care for our elderly mother for several weeks after she was discharged from the hospital. The aides were always professional and supportive. The management were highly responsive and helpful. We feel lucky to have found COHME and would highly recommend them.”
Common Questions About Home Care in NYC
How much does home care cost with COHME?
Home health aide and companion care services start at $39/hour. Your exact cost depends on the level of care, hours needed, and length of service. We'll walk you through it clearly during your free consultation. No surprises.
What areas of New York City does COHME serve?
We provide home care throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Queens
Who is eligible for COHME's services?
We serve adults 18 and older living in NYC who need support due to chronic illness, functional disability, or a short-term change in function (like recovery after surgery).
Does COHME really include a social worker at no extra cost?
Yes. Every client receives a licensed social worker as part of their care, coordinating with family, aides, and healthcare providers, at no additional fee.
Can you help on short notice?
Yes. We offer both short-term care (even fewer than 7 days) and long-term care, and we begin as soon as possible around your schedule.
Let's Find the Right Care for Your Loved One
You don't have to carry this alone. Talk to a team that has cared for NYC families for over 40 years, and get a clear, compassionate plan built around your loved one.