Long-Term Care - New York State Department of Health

NYC Health + Hospitals (HHC) is New York City’s public benefit nonprofit health system, serving as the city’s public safety net for hospitals, neighborhood health centers, long-term and rehabilitation care, nursing homes, and home health services. Key points: - Structure and mission: Integrated system under HHC (New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation), founded in 1969 to ensure healthcare access through a network of hospitals, clinics, long-term/rehabilitation facilities, and home care. - Long-term care focus: Includes long-term care and rehabilitation centers and nursing homes as part of its continuum of care, alongside acute hospital services and outpatient clinics. - Scale: One of the largest municipal health systems in the U.S., with thousands of employees and a wide network across New York City. - Contact and identity: Headquarters at 125 Worth Street/50 Water Street, NYC; main phone line 212-939-1000; branded as HHC, NYCHHC, or New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation. If you’re specifically looking for long-term care services, HHC’s long-term care and rehabilitation facilities and affiliated nursing homes are part of its safety-net health system, complementing its acute hospital and outpatient offerings. For exact facilities, programs, eligibility, or enrollment details, consult the HHC website or contact their centralized information line.