Welcome Child's Geriatric Organization a non-profit corporation dedicated to serving the Geriatric Population in our community

  Founded under the auspices of the Episcopal Diocese of Albany, the name "Child's" is taken from an order of Nuns founded under Bishop William Doane: "The Sisters of the Holy Child Jesus". Although the order no longer exists, its philosophy of service to those in need continues to inspire the organizations that bear the "Child's" name.

  Consisting of a 120-bed skilled nursing facility, a 184 slot Long Term Home Health Care Program ("Nursing Home Without Walls"), a Licensed Home Care Agency with a service area covering Eighteen Counties, and a foundation that supports these programs, the Child�s family is indeed a "Welcome Home" with caring at the heart of it all.

 Long Term Home Health Care Program - The essence of our program is what is in our hearts.What is the Long Term Home Health Care Program?

The Long Term Home Health Care Program is a New York State, Medicaid reimbursed program.Inspired and promoted by Senator Lombardi in the late 1970's, the program is probably better known as the "nursing home without walls" program. It is designed to provide a comprehensive array of professional and support services similar to those that are provided in a nursing home, yet the program allows the individual to remain in their own home.Each case is coordinated individually to include those services, which will best meet the client's health, social and environmental needs. Continuous assessment and monitoring identifies changing needs of the client, as well as assure quality of care.Who is eligible to receive care under this program?

A person of any age who is frail, disabled and/or infirmed, who chooses to participate, and who meets the following criteria:

• Requires a coordinated package of services and case management of those services.Is an Albany County resident.Is medically eligible for skilled or health related nursing home care.Is Medicaid eligible or able to pay privately.Has physician approval.Can be cared for at a cost not to exceed 75% of institutional care in Albany County.
• Care can be provided safely in the home.

What services are available through this program?

• Case ManagementSkilled NursingPersonal care, homemaking and housekeeping servicesMedical transportationNutritional counselingMedical Social WorkerRespiratory TherapySpeech TherapyAudiologyPhysical TherapyOccupational therapyMedical EquipmentEmergency Response System; LifelineDaycare/Respite care when available
• Congregate of home delivered meals where available

How do you go about obtaining care?

Referral can be made directly from the hospital, the physician, a nursing home or from the community. To determine eligibility a joint assessment is made by a Home Health Nurse and a Department of Social Services Caseworker.Child's ... A Name You Recognize, A Reputation That Speaks For Itself!

Our Philosophy of Care:

Child's Nursing Home Company, Inc.'s Long Term Home Health Care Program is committed to the provision of a coordinated network of community services to individuals to help provide optimal functioning in their home and to promote maximum independence.

Planned therapeutic and preventative care from the appropriate disciplines will be instrumental in meeting those physical, social, psychological and spiritual needs for the people we serve.Each person we serve will help plan and implement their own health and life goals by being the primary source for decisions, allowing for input from family, friends and staff.Each member of the health team shall have a commitment to respect the person's goals, and rights, and will establish trust by fostering a caring atmosphere.Child's HomeHealth is not-for-profit. It is fully certified by the New York State Department of Health. Financial arrangements for Medicaid, Medicare and private payment are determined in confidential consultation. Child's HomeHealth does not discriminate against any client because of race, color, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, national orientation, marital status or qualified condition.Child's HomeHealth Aids Home Care Program:

Child's Homehealth provides needed healthcare and social resources to HIV positive people at all stages of the disease.Homehealth is a holistic approach to long-term healthcare that not only makes it possible to be at home, but also enhances the quality of life for both our clients and their loved ones.

Medicaid, Medicare, Aids Drug Assistance Program, Ryan White Homecare uninsured Fund, and private pay clients are eligible. Financial arrangements are determined in a confidential consultation with our clients.