Call Us Today! (518) 694-9400
Call Us Today! (518) 694-9400
Belvedere Home Care can assess your healthcare needs and create a custom home healthcare services program that works for you and your loved one.
Brain Injury Association of New York State: www.bianys.org
NHTD Medicaid Waiver Program: www.health.ny.gov/facilities/long_term_care/nhtd/
TBI Medicaid Waiver Program: www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/program/longterm/tbi.htm
The Alliance of TBI & NHTD Waiver Providers: www.alliance-nys.org
New York State Association of Health Care Providers: www.nyshcp.org
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: www.cms.gov
NYS Department of Health About Managed Long-Term Care: www.health.ny.gov/health_care/managed_care/mltc/aboutmltc.htm
NYS Department of Health Medicaid and Managed Care: www.health.ny.gov/health_care/managed_care/mamctext.htm
NY Connects: www.nyconnects.ny.gov
Department of Social Services: www.health.ny.gov
Call us at (518) 694-9400 and select option 4 to speak with one of our caring and professional representatives. On the day of your admission, a nurse will conduct a needs assessment, and work with you to match you with a caregiver who can best help you.
Definitely. We encourage family involvement to ensure the care plan reflects your loved one’s needs and wishes.
In many cases, services can begin within 24–48 hours.
No. We have all of our clients sign a services agreement on the day of admission. The Client Services Agreement is a document that goes over our policies and procedures, including the payment agreement. This document does not contract you to receive services for any specific length of time. We do ask that we receive a 2-week notice if services must end.
Privately hiring an independent caregiver comes with risks, and there are added benefits when you use Belvedere Home Care. Belvedere Home Care will handle ALL the scheduling for you, and if your caregiver is sick, we find a qualified replacement. We also have Workers’ Compensation insurance should a caregiver hurt themselves while at your home. Additionally, Belvedere performs background checks on all of our employees, which can be costly when done individually. All of our staff are bonded and insured in the unfortunate event of an accident.
By hiring caregivers through Belvedere Home Care, we take all the risks and worries out of your home.
We recruit only the very best caregivers, which begins with experience. Many of our caregivers have worked for decades in-home health care. We perform multiple interviews with our prospective employees, obtain references from reliable sources (healthcare institutions, home healthcare agencies, previous clients, etc.), and perform a complete background check. All of our caregivers are PCA certified.
Absolutely. We work with clients and families to match caregivers based on personality, care needs, language preferences, and experience.
We have staff available 24-7 should your caregiver need to cancel for any reason. We have backup caregivers and will send a replacement caregiver that best suits your needs.
Common services include personal care (bathing, dressing), meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, transportation, and companionship.
Yes! We will provide home care wherever you need it. Whether you are living in your own home, nursing home, assisted or independent living community, rehab, or a hospital, we are here to help you when you need it.
Our caregivers are passionate about helping improve the lives of the people they care for. We pride ourselves on matching the needs of your loved one with the experience of our caregivers.
Anyone who needs help with daily living activities, regardless of age, may qualify. This includes seniors, people with disabilities, those recovering from surgery, or individuals with chronic conditions.
We provide assistance to people who are living independently or with assistance but have medical or social needs and can’t do it alone. Learn more about who can benefit from our services.
No. While many homecare clients are seniors, services are also available to adults and children with disabilities, those recovering from surgery or illness, and individuals needing temporary or long-term assistance.
Absolutely. We offer transitional care services to support recovery at home after a hospital stay, reducing the risk of readmission.
Yes, we have specially trained caregivers who provide safe, compassionate, and structured care for individuals with memory-related conditions.
Yes. Respite care provides short-term relief for family caregivers, allowing them time to rest and recharge.
Homecare can be scheduled for as little as a few hours a week to 24/7 live-in care, depending on your needs.
No, however typically there is less availability when the hours are fewer.
We conduct regular check-ins and ongoing evaluations.
Changes can be easily accommodated with as little as one week’s notice. We understand that your needs may change, that’s why we are flexible. Your needs come first, and our philosophy is to make the schedule work for you. We will do everything possible to ensure that the schedule you request is the schedule you receive.
We understand that your needs or level of care may change. Whether your hours, days or level of care changes, we are here to assist you.
Costs vary depending on the level of care, number of hours, and location. Before we can give you the cost of care, we must identify the services you need. Please call us today at (518) 694-9400 to discuss your options.
You will never need to worry about handling your caregiver’s payroll. All the billing and payroll are managed by Belvedere Home Care. We bill you and pay our employees directly. We prohibit any monetary transactions between a client and a caregiver for services we provide.
We do contract with most all long-term care insurance companies, but we do not guarantee they will cover all of the costs. Belvedere accepts the following insurances:
Medicaid will help cover the costs of home health care. Belvedere is an approved Medicaid provider but does not accept Medicare at this time. We do accept private payments.
To learn more about how Belvedere Home Care can help you or your loved one, contact us at (518) 694-9400, Option 4, or info@belvedereservices.com.
Yes. We follow strict confidentiality and privacy policies in compliance with HIPAA regulations. We ensure that all client data is handled with the highest level of privacy and security.
Our caregivers are trained to respond to emergencies and follow pre-established protocols, including notifying family members and contacting emergency services.
The Belvedere team is made up of Certified Personal Care Aides (PCAs), Certified Home Health Aides (HHAs), and Nurses (RNs).
To explore our open positions and apply, visit our Careers page!
Our current pay rate starts at $18.10/hr.
Yes. If you are not certified as a PCA, we can certify you through our class.
No, through our certification class, we can only certify PCAs.
No, the Belvedere team doesn’t consist of any CNAs, but we can certify those who have previously worked as a CNA as a PCA through our certification class.
The class is a 7-day, in-depth, in-person training course. To learn more, please reach out to 518-694-9400.
There is no cost to take the class.
In order to be hired, you must be at least 18 years old.
A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred for our employees.
While you do not technically have to have a car, you will be required to have reliable transportation that goes beyond the bus, and not every case is on a bus route.
Belvedere is licensed in 11 counties, and most of our cases are in Albany, Schenectady, and Troy.
We offer shifts 7 days a week and range from short-hour shifts to 8 or 12-hour shifts
No, we only do client visits.
Yes, all employees are required to work some days during the weekend.
In order to maintain your status as an active employee, you will need to work at least 10 hours per week.
No, Belvedere does not have shift differentials.
In order to start as a Belvedere employee, you’ll be required to obtain 2 MMRs (rubella and rubeola), 2 PPDs (TB test), a current physical within the last year, and a flu vaccine.
Yes, each year (flu season) you must get one.
