Tompkins County Health Department

Tompkins County Health Department is a licensed Home Care Services Agency in the State of NY. Home Care Services Agency(s) are licensed individually by city, county, or state governments and surveys are typically completed by local entities, such as the Department of Aging or Verteran's Services. Please visit your state government website to learn more about the level of care provided by Home Care Services Agency(s) in NY. Tompkins County Health Department can be contacted at (607) 274-6604 or submit a request for more information.

Unless Tompkins County Health Department is also certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Home Care Services Agency(s) do not accept Medicare as payment for any care services. However, Home Care Services Agency(s) such as Tompkins County Health Department play a critical role in caring for seniors and bringing peace of mind to families in need of care for loved ones. The long-term costs for non-acute care with a Home Care Services Agency is typically much lower than living in a nursing home full-time.

In the event your loved one or requires medical services in their home, consider contacting one of the Medicare certified Home Health Agencies that serves the greater Ithaca, NY area.