Medicaid-funded home and community-based care for Nassau County residents with physical disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, or seniors who need support to remain at home rather than enter a nursing facility.
Call (718) 841-8000 — Free ReviewPriority Groups provides NHTD Waiver, TBI Waiver, and Medicaid home care services throughout Nassau County — from Hempstead and Garden City to Freeport, Long Beach, and the Tri-Town area. Our care coordinators work with Nassau County families to navigate Medicaid waiver enrollment and ensure continuous, high-quality care at home.
Nursing Home Transition and Diversion Waiver for Nassau County residents with physical disabilities or seniors needing nursing-facility level care at home.
Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver for Nassau County adults ages 18–64 with TBI or acquired brain injury who need community-based support and rehabilitation coordination.
Certified HHAs assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and daily care for Medicaid-eligible Nassau County residents.
Personal care assistants help with activities of daily living for individuals who need ongoing support but not skilled nursing oversight.
Temporary caregiver relief for Nassau County families providing care to seniors or adults with disabilities. Prevents burnout and sustains home care long-term.
A dedicated care coordinator manages your NHTD or TBI Waiver plan, handles provider communication, and navigates the enrollment process from start to finish.
Priority Groups provides services throughout Nassau County, including: Hempstead, Garden City, Mineola, Freeport, Long Beach, Oceanside, Valley Stream, Elmont, New Hyde Park, Great Neck, Westbury, Levittown, Hicksville, Plainview, Massapequa, Baldwin, Lynbrook, Rockville Centre, Uniondale, Merrick, and surrounding communities.
The enrollment process takes 60–120 days from first contact to services starting. Starting early is the single most important factor.
We confirm active Medicaid, qualifying diagnosis, and age. If Medicaid is not yet active, we guide you through NJFamilyCare or NY Medicaid enrollment first.
A physician documents that care needs meet nursing-facility level of care criteria. We provide the physician with a documentation guide.
A licensed nurse or social worker conducts an in-home assessment using New York's Uniform Assessment System. Typically takes 2–3 weeks to schedule in Nassau County.
We develop a care plan specifying which NHTD or TBI Waiver services will be provided, at what frequency, and by which providers.
The ISP is submitted to NYS Department of Health for approval. Once approved — typically within 10–15 business days — services begin.
A care coordinator will confirm whether you or your loved one qualifies for NHTD or TBI Waiver services in Nassau County, NY.