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Finding the right home care provider is one of the most important decisions a family can make. At Anchor Health Homecare Services, we make that decision easier. As a trusted home care agency in Brooklyn, NY, our mission is simple: to help individuals live safely, independently, and with dignity—right at home.

Whether you're looking for help caring for an aging parent, exploring Medicaid home care options, or searching for a meaningful caregiver job, Anchor Health is here to support you every step of the way.

What We Do

We offer a full range of homecare services in Brooklyn, designed with flexibility, compassion, and real-life needs in mind. Our services are available through Medicaid, private pay, and specialized support programs for individuals with disabilities, brain injuries, and developmental needs.

Here’s a closer look at how we can help:

Personal Care Aides (PCA)

Our PCAs assist with everyday tasks like bathing, grooming, dressing, light housekeeping, and preparing meals. These caregivers provide non-medical support that makes a big difference in quality of life—especially for older adults or those with mobility issues.

CDPAP Program

With CDPAP (Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program), Medicaid recipients can hire someone they trust—like a family member or friend—to be their paid caregiver. We guide you through the entire process, helping you register, get approved, and get care from someone who truly understands your needs.

Certified Home Health Aides (CHHA)

Our CHHAs are trained to support clients who need a little extra assistance. This can include help with mobility, medication reminders, or more advanced personal care. CHHAs are perfect for clients with health challenges who still want to remain at home.

Private Pay Options

If you or your loved one don’t qualify for Medicaid, don’t worry—we offer private pay home care services that are affordable and customizable. We’ll help you build a plan that fits your needs, whether it’s short-term or ongoing care.

Support for Medicaid Waiver Programs

We also assist clients through specialized Medicaid waiver programs:

TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury): Personalized support for individuals recovering from or living with brain injuries.

NHTD (Nursing Home Transition and Diversion): Helping individuals avoid institutional care and receive needed services in their own homes.

These programs are life-changing for many of our clients, and our care coordinators make the enrollment process easy and stress-free.

OPWDD and ABA Therapy Services

We proudly support individuals with developmental disabilities through the OPWDD (Office for People With Developmental Disabilities) program. This includes personalized home care and ABA therapy for children and teens on the autism spectrum. ABA helps improve communication, social skills, and independence—all in the familiar comfort of home.

In-Home Therapy Services

No need to travel far—we bring expert therapy services directly to you:

Physical Therapy – to build strength, balance, and mobility.

Occupational Therapy – to improve everyday tasks like eating, dressing, and using assistive tools.

Speech Therapy – to support communication, swallowing, and cognitive abilities.

These therapies are available through both Medicaid and private pay, and can be included as part of your care plan.

Looking for a Caregiver Job in Brooklyn?

Anchor Health isn’t just a great place for care—it’s a great place to build a career. We’re hiring PCAs, CHHAs, and CDPAP caregivers across Brooklyn. Whether you’re new to caregiving or already certified, we offer:

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Friendly team environment

Ongoing training and career support

We make it easy to join, with a fast application process and help every step of the way.

Why Families in Brooklyn Choose Anchor Health

We know you have choices when it comes to home care. Here’s why Anchor Health stands out:

Local & Licensed: Based in Brooklyn and serving our diverse community with pride.

Multilingual Team: We speak your language—literally. Our team reflects the community we serve.

Fast, Friendly Service: Get set up quickly with help from experienced coordinators.

Custom Care Plans: No cookie-cutter approaches—just care that fits your family’s needs.

Available 24/7: We’re always here when you need us, day or night.

Let’s Get Started

Whether you're exploring Medicaid home care, ready to enroll in CDPAP, or need a trustworthy home health aide near you, Anchor Health Homecare Services is here to help.

We’ve helped thousands of families across Brooklyn find peace of mind, and we’d be honored to do the same for yours.

Saturday, June 27, marks National HIV Testing Day (NHTD). Launched 25 years ago, the day aims to encourage more people to learn their status.

To help promote NHTD, Admiral Brett P. Giroir, MD, the assistant secretary for health at the U.S Department of Health and Human Services, recorded a video message, which you can watch atop this article.

According to the CDC, one in seven people with HIV do not know they have it. To help raise awareness of the importance of early detection and treatment, the editors of CID, JID, OFID and JPIDS have selected several articles to help support National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) on 27 June and its mission to “Test Your Way. Do It Today”.

“The Human Immunodeficiency Virus Continuum of Care in European Union Countries in 2013: Data and Challenges” by Annabelle Gourlay, et al. from Clinical Infectious Diseases (CID)

“Rapid Decline in HIV Incidence Among Persons Who Inject Drugs During a Fast-Track Combination Prevention Program After an HIV Outbreak in Athens” by Vana Sypsa, et al. from The Journal of Infectious Diseases (JID)

“Impact of an Electronic Medical Record-Based System to Promote Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Hepatitis C Virus Screening in Public Hospital Primary Care Clinics” by Matthew R. Golden, et al. from Open Forum Infectious Diseases (OFID)

“Patterns of Growth, Body Composition, and Lipid Profiles in a South African Cohort of Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected and Uninfected Children: A Cross-Sectional Study” by Sarah M. Ramteke, et al. from Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (JPIDS)

today is national hiv testing day. if ya want to inspire folks to get tested, then just say, “hey, hiv testing is a part of sexual health. here are a few places where you can get tested.” or you can say, “if ya thinking about getting tested today but feel a little scared, i am here to support you.” but chyle, please DO NOT post statistics about how black and latino gay men are more at risk than anyone else. it’s low-key victim blaming cuz hiv is an epidemic driven by poverty, racism, homophobia, transphobia and white supremacy.

so if any of you have any questions about where to get tested, what is the process like, or just need someone to talk to about maybe getting tested today or next week or whenever the hell you want, feel free to inbox me.

Wednesday, June 27, marks National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) 2018. This year’s theme, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is “Doing It My Way, Testing for HIV.”

The theme plays off a larger HIV testing and prevention campaign called “Doing It,” which is part of the CDC’s Act Against AIDS initiative. The micro-campaign highlights the fact that people have unique reasons for getting tested. 

Annual awareness days help to educate the general public and specific communities about HIV/AIDS. Since the virus affects people from all walks of life, the number of awareness days has increased over the years. Display this poster to remind you of upcoming awareness days, and use the hashtags shown to promote them on social media.