Services

When you need access to skilled nursing in your home—Able can help. We provide skilled registered nurses who are specialized in all aspects of home care. Able nurses provide clinical assessments, supervision and educational instructions related to your care. Our nurses are a bridge to helping you or a loved one achieve optimal independent functioning.

When you need access to skilled nursing in your home—Able can help. We provide skilled registered nurses who are specialized in all aspects of home care. Able nurses provide clinical assessments, supervision and educational instructions related to your care. Our nurses are a bridge to helping you or a loved one achieve optimal independent functioning.

Able Home Health Aides provide the following patient services:

•  Bathing
•  Assistance with dressing
•  Meal preparation
•  Laundry
•  Light housekeeping
• Assist with patient mobility

Able Health Care Service offers Certified Home Health Aides (CHHA) for those with Special Needs, including those with Developmental Disabilities. We are certified by the New York State Department of Health, in collaboration with the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities and are accredited by The Joint Commision. This unique CHHA offering is available to individuals residing in the five boroughs of New York City, Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

Developmental Disabilities has an impact on individuals, caregivers and communities-at-large. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) underscores it as a national priority affecting more than 61 million adults in the United States annually ((download and link to) Disabilities Impacts Us All). At Able, we recognize the need to have access to quality health care for individuals with Special Needs in all communities.  

What is Developmental Disabilities?

Developmental Disabilities are a variety of conditions, including Intellectual Disability and Developmental Disability (ID/DD), Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy and other neurological or physical impairment that becomes apparent during childhood.

Who qualifies for care from a CHHA certified in Special Needs?

Individuals diagnosed with a Developmental Disability and live in any of the five boroughs of New York City, Nassau and Suffolk counties, meet the criteria for a CHHA certified in Special Needs.

 Are CHHAs certified in Special Needs covered by insurance?

Yes, CHHAs certified in Special Needs may be reimbursed by Medicaid, managed long-term care, private pay (link to private pay landing page) and other health insurance plans. Additionally, this service may be covered through Medicaid’s Waiver program at no cost to you.

Able Health Care provides a variety of therapeutic services at your home to help improve optimal functioning, including:

Physical Therapists

Physical Therapists help individuals maximize their ability to live active, healthy lives. These movement experts provide individualized care and patient education. They treat individuals at all stages of life for multiple needs due to disabilities, injuries and many other health ailments and conditions. Able’s physical therapists bring their profound expertise to your home—developing individual treatments plans to help manage pain and restore optimal function.

Occupational Therapists

Occupational Therapists are the keystone to helping people adapt over the course of a lifespan. Able’s occupational therapists thoroughly evaluate individual needs and create interventional care plans in alignment with present abilities; will identify opportunities for improvement with goal achieving strategies—all in the comfort of your home.

Speech Therapists

Speech-Language Pathologists, commonly referred to as Speech Therapists, are communication experts. They work with all populations to treat the complexities of communication and swallowing difficulties, including speech sounds, language barriers, social communication, cognitive communication, voice sounds, fluency or stuttering, feeding and swallowing. Able’s Speech Therapists are skilled in the latest speech-language treatment modalities and will bring their expertise directly to your home.

Medical Social Workers

Medical Social Workers are dynamic clinicians that meet the complex needs of patients. They are skilled in providing emotional support, can help navigate difficult financial and social complications, and provide referrals to community resources. Able’s social workers are committed to assisting patients and their families with difficult life transitions due to sudden or chronic illness.

Nutritionists

Healthy living is the foundation to quality of life and our nutritionists are readily available to provide dietary counseling and nutritional education. Together with registered nurses, Able’s nutritionists complete patient assessments to identify nutritional deficiencies. They work in tandem to create personalized meal plans to improve nutritional intake and reduce the risk for other health issues.