In New York, dust doesn’t wait. Dishes pile up between doctor’s appointments, laundry sneaks into the hallway, and suddenly a cozy Brooklyn apartment or a Queens walk-up starts to feel a little out of control. For older New Yorkers, what used to be “I’ll grab the mop after dinner” can turn into “Maybe tomorrow… if my knees let me.”
That’s where Galaxy Home Care steps in. For 25 years, our caregivers have been quietly rescuing living rooms in Bensonhurst, kitchens in Astoria, and tiny hallways in Manhattan walk-ups – not with barked orders, but with gentle routine and a little New York humor. A clean home isn’t just about shine; it’s about dignity, safety, and feeling like yourself in your own space.
“I came home from work and my mom’s place actually felt like her again,” says Maria R., whose mother we visit in Midwood. “The floors were safe, the sink was clear, and she was relaxed – not embarrassed. That peace of mind is priceless.”
How Galaxy Home Care helps at home
Our aides don’t storm in like a cleaning crew. They move at your loved one’s pace: folding clothes while chatting about old Brooklyn Dodgers games, wiping the counter while the sauce simmers, tidying the hallway so the walker doesn’t catch.
Light housekeeping wraps itself around daily care – dishes, trash, laundry, fresh sheets, a quick sweep or mop so no one slips on a wet bathroom floor. The goal is simple: keep the home safe, familiar, and truly livable.
Because this is New York, the money side matters too. Galaxy Home Care works smoothly with private-pay families, long-term care insurance, and Medicaid spend-down, helping you find a realistic way to keep support going. Our staff are carefully screened, trained, and supported so they stay – many families in Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan have had the same familiar face for years.
Simple pointers if housekeeping is getting hard
If keeping up with the house is becoming a struggle, a few small shifts can already help:
- Start with safety: clear the floor, dry the bathroom, tame the cords – the shine can come later.
- Break it into “New York minutes”: ten minutes for dishes, ten for the table, ten for fresh linens.
- And if the house is too much to handle alone, let us carry part of the load.
Let’s make home feel like home again
If your mom in Brooklyn, your dad in Queens, or your aunt in Manhattan is falling behind on laundry, dishes, or everyday chores, you don’t have to tackle it alone.
Reach out to Galaxy Home Care to talk about light housekeeping support, flexible visit schedules, and payment options that fit your family – including private pay, long-term care insurance, and Medicaid spend-down.
Let’s keep New York seniors living at home, in homes that feel lived-in – not overwhelming.