Compassionate in Home Health Carefor Your Loved One in New York City
CONCERNED HOME MANAGERS FOR THE ELDERLY
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 Workeron Every Case — Free.
Most agencies charge extra. Weinclude it, always.
An Aide PersonallyMatched to You.
We match on personality, notjust availability — so your lovedone actually looks forward tothe visit.
Care That Starts Fast.
Short-term or long-term, webegin as soon as possibleand 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 Worry
“Is my parent safe when I’m not there?”
A trained, matched aide and a care plan built by a Registered Nurse.
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.
Care That Puts Your Family First
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.
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.
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.
Getting Started Is Simple
Call for Your FreeAssessment
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 YourPersonalized Plan of Care
Together we design a care
plan around your loved one’s
exact needs — and match
them with the right aide.
CompassionateCare 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-tenuredcaregivers
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 has been a godsend in providing vetted and very carefully selected and trained aides for my friend with brain cancer who has very specific needs and limitations, allowing her to maintain as much independence and dignity as possible in a difficult situation. The agency is run with kindness, compassion, and careful attention to detail. I recommend them without reservation.”
I.E., Manhattan
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“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 and his partner, both of whom suffer from progressive dementia and memory disorders. Our aide is caring, reliable, and trustworthy. All the staff and social workers we have dealt with are highly professional and caring. The aides all get ongoing training from the social workers which was partly why I chose this company. The other was because it is a non-profit organization with a clear dedication to helping vulnerable seniors in NYC.”
A.G., Manhattan
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“My father is improving his gait and mobility as his aides are encouraging walking. He now walks longer distances and his Parkinson’s doctor was impressed with his improvement. Barbara is proactive with making his meals and making sure he eats, and he has gained back weight. She also engages him in interactions. We are also happy with fill-in aides Beverly and Bineta.”
R.C., Manhattan
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“The team at COHME worked to schedule care for my aunt with very little notice. Maria and Carmen were there for the whole family and made an amazing impact on our experience in her final days. These ladies are so professional and caring. The Administration team has been a pleasure to work with as well. Only good things to say!”
J.L., Manhattan
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Common Questions About Home Care in NYC
Let’s Find the Right Care forYour Loved One
You don’t have to carry this alone. Talk to a team that has cared for NYC families forover 40 years — and get a clear, compassionate plan built around your loved one.