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CONCERNED HOME MANAGERS FOR THE ELDERLY

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133275504 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P44Z · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · cohme.org
revenue
$5.7M
expenses
$5.5M
net assets
$1.1M
employees
188
volunteers
16
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE HOME CARE SERVICES AS WELL AS EMPLOYMENT AND PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR HEALTH AIDES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Concerned Home Managers for the Elderly (COHME) provides licensed home care services to older adults across New York City, helping them age safely and independently at home. The organization offers both short- and long-term care, with a focus on personalized matching between clients and aides. As a nonprofit, COHME integrates social work support at no extra cost and invests in the professional development and well-being of its home health aides.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Aide Support and Career Development
Offers home health aides salary progression, bonuses, retirement plans, scholarships, insurance, mental health support, and career advancement resources to promote job satisfaction and retention.
Integrated Social Work Support
Offers free access to licensed social workers who collaborate with clients, families, and aides to develop personalized care plans and provide emotional and logistical support.
Parkinson’s Care Program
As a Parkinson’s Foundation Community Partner, provides staff training and client support tailored to the unique needs of people with Parkinson’s disease.
Short- and Long-Term Home Care
Provides flexible home care services ranging from short-term post-surgery recovery to long-term assistance with daily living, available 24/7 on a live-in or daily basis.
Specialized Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care
Delivers expert care for clients with dementia and Alzheimer’s, including specially trained aides and support for families navigating cognitive decline.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Home Care Services for Elderly and Disabled 2 activities
    • Inclusion of licensed social workers and registered nurses in client care teams
      Provides every client with access to licensed social workers and registered nurses as part of their home care service at no additional cost, integrating professional clinical and psychosocial support beyond standard aide services.
    • Provision of home care services for older adults in New York City
      Provides short-term and long-term home care services to older adults in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Queens, enabling them to age in place. Services are available 24/7 on a live-in or daily basis and include assistance with dressing, feeding, transportation, and other activities of daily living.
  • Comprehensive Care Management Services 1 activity
    • Client assessment and care planning through nursing and social work staff
      Conducts free in-home and hospital assessments by Registered Nurses and Licensed Social Workers to evaluate medical needs and living conditions, co-develop individualized Plans of Care, and support client intake. These evaluations are offered across NYC boroughs including the Bronx and Queens.
  • Senior Independence Support Services 1 activity
    • Matching clients with home health aides based on compatibility
      Matches elderly clients with certified home health aides using skills and personality compatibility assessments to enhance client well-being and care effectiveness.
  • Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
    • Scholarship funding for career advancement of aides
      Funds scholarships through the Carol Kamine Brown Scholarship Fund to support aides pursuing nursing degrees, medical assistant programs, C.N.A. training, and other certifications and licensing.
  • Caregiver Support for Dementia and Aging 1 activity
    • Specialized home care services for clients with Alzheimer’s and dementia
      Provides tailored home care services for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other dementia disorders, including daily problem-solving, issue resolution, and specialized support from trained aides.
  • Infection Prevention & Control Protocols 1 activity
    • Staff training and infection control during public health emergencies
      Conducts in-service and one-on-one training for home health aides on infection control, including proper use of PPE, symptom identification, handwashing, and cleaning high-contact surfaces. Also requires daily staff self-screening for fever and COVID-19 symptoms and provides ongoing PPE supplies.
  • Healthcare Workforce Training & Career Pathways 1 activity
    • Support and professional development programs for home health aides
      Provides comprehensive support to home health aides including year-end bonuses regardless of tenure, tuition and certification reimbursement (up to $2,000), free training (including dementia care), and access to cellphones, childcare, and ESL classes. Also offers mental health referrals, legal/family support, and monthly support groups facilitated by a Social Worker/Career Specialist.
  • Telehealth and Urgent Care Access 1 activity
    • Telehealth and remote service adaptations during pandemics
      Minimizes non-urgent in-person visits by conducting telephone and telehealth consultations during public health emergencies, ensuring continuity of care while reducing exposure risks.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.67M
Contributions & grants$123K2%
Program service revenue$5.50M97%
Investment income$8K0%
Other revenue$33K
expenses
Total expenses$5.54M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$4.98M
Grants paid out$4K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.84M
Cash$1.05M
Investments$0
Liabilities$749K
Net assets$1.09M
Liquid reserves2.3 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +13.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
LAURA RADENSKY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $209K
board members · 10
  • ABBE UDOCHI — DIRECTOR
  • ALICIA WEISSMEIER — DIRECTOR
  • ANTONIA BOWRING — DIRECTOR
  • DENISE KELLEN — CHAIR
  • LAURA COLIN KLEIN — DIRECTOR
  • LEONARD BAYER — DIRECTOR
  • LUCIA MCBEE — DIRECTOR
  • NANCY AIKENS — TREASURER/SECRETARY
  • RACHEL CHALMER — DIRECTOR
  • SUSAN KENNEY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • CDC Government — Monitors CDC guidelines to inform and update internal care practices during the pandemic.
  • Carol Kamine Brown Scholarship Fund Partner — Funds scholarships for staff pursuing nursing, medical assistant, C.N.A., and other licensed training programs.
  • NY State Department of Health Government — Monitors state health department guidelines to incorporate current medical information into care practices.
  • Not specified Partner — Partners with unspecified organizations or agencies to support home care services.
  • Not specified Partner — Partnership details not specified in source
  • Not specified Partner — Partnership details not specified in source text
  • Not specified Partner — Provides home care services in partnership with aides who deliver direct support to clients.
  • Parkinson’s Foundation Partner — Partnered with the Parkinson’s Foundation to train staff in recognizing the needs of people with Parkinson’s and to access educational tools on research and treatments.
  • Queens Government — Provides home care services to residents of Queens
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Client-Centered Care Coordination
    methodology: client-centered care coordination
    By using social work and nursing professionals to conduct in-home assessments and coordinate personalized care planning, we ensure appropriate client-aide compatibility and responsive care delivery because clinical and psychosocial evaluation at intake leads to more effective, tailored support.
  • Holistic Support for Caregivers
    methodology: staff_support_model
    By investing in the personal and professional well-being of home health aides through dedicated support and continuous training, we improve client care quality because supported, skilled, and satisfied caregivers are more engaged, effective, and likely to remain in their roles.
  • Personalized Client-Caregiver Matching
    methodology: personalized_matching
    By matching clients with home health aides based on personality compatibility and personal needs, we improve care outcomes and emotional well-being because meaningful, compatible relationships enhance trust, engagement, and continuity of care.