named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Companion Program
Offers companionship and environmental support such as light housekeeping, shopping, and errands; companions do not provide personal care.
Consumer Directed Program (CDPAP)
Allows eligible Medicaid recipients to hire and manage their own personal assistants for personal care, home health tasks, or skilled nursing under GAHA’s fiscal oversight.
Home Health Care Program
Provides RN-supervised care by certified aides for short-term assistance with activities of daily living following illness or hospitalization.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Consumer-Directed Personal Care Administration 1 activity
- Operation of the Consumer Directed Personal Assistant Program (CDPAP)Operates the Consumer Directed Personal Assistant Program, which allows consumers to direct their own personal care, home health aide, and skilled nursing tasks through personally selected assistants. The organization processes wages, benefits, and tax withholdings; ensures compliance with worker’s compensation, disability, and unemployment insurance; conducts health assessments; maintains personnel records; and provides employment-related support for personal assistants in the program.
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Senior Independence Support Services 1 activity
- Provision of companion services for individuals living aloneProvides companion services to individuals who live alone, offering assistance with daily tasks, supervision, and companionship to support both the individual and their family caregivers.
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Home Care Services for Elderly and Disabled 1 activity
- Provision of home care services to individuals in need due to aging, illness, or disabilityProvides personal care and supportive services to clients and families in Warren, Washington, Saratoga, and surrounding counties, with a focus on assisting the elderly and others with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, feeding, ambulation, medication assistance, meal preparation, shopping, light housekeeping, and respite care. Services are delivered by certified home health aides, personal care aides, companions, and personal assistants under RN supervision.
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Healthcare Workforce Training & Career Pathways 1 activity
- Training and supervision of home health aidesProvides initial training and continuing education for home health aides, supervised by registered nurses, to ensure qualified and professional delivery of home care services.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$3.53M
Contributions & grants$38K1%
Program service revenue$3.49M99%
Investment income$-7K-0%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$3.85M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3.32M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.03M
Cash$484K
Investments$1.10M
Liabilities$259K
Net assets$1.77M
Liquid reserves4.9 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +5.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia McKinney | Executive Dir. | 40 | $78K |
| Charles Nelsen | Executive Dir | 40 | $15K |
board members · 10
- David Kruczlnicki — Director
- Ginelle Jones — Director
- James Burkett — Secretary
- Joan Tarantino — Director
- Kevin Truax — Director
- Lisa Baker — Director
- Patricia Bryant — Director
- Peggy Hurlbert — Treasurer
- Stephen Porto — Chair
- Suzanne Stevens — Vice Chair
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Alzheimer’s Association Partner — Organization providing support and resources for individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia
- Family Caregiver Alliance Partner — Organization supporting family caregivers of individuals with chronic, disabling health conditions
- Glens Falls Hospital Partner — Health care provider serving overlapping geographic areas
- Medicare/Medicaid Government — Government health insurance programs relevant to home care services
- NYS Department of Health Government — Licensed by the NYS Department of Health to provide home care services.
- NYS Department of Health Government — Licenses Greater Adirondack Home Aides to provide home care services.
- NYS Department of Health Government — Licensing and regulatory agency for home care services
- NYS Department of Health Government — Licensing authority for Greater Adirondack Home Aides as a home health care agency.
- NYS Office for the Aging Government — State agency supporting programs and services for older adults
- National Family Caregivers Association Partner — Organization serving family caregivers across a range of caregiving situations
- New York State Department of Health Government — Licensed by the New York State Department of Health to provide home care services.
- New York State Department of Health Government — Licensing agency for Greater Adirondack Home Aides' home care services.
- TriCounty United Way Partner — Partner organization referenced in resources list
- United Way of Northeastern New York Partner — Partner organization referenced in resources list
strategies · 2
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.
- Consumer-Directed Care Modelmethodology: consumer_directed_careBy allowing individuals to hire, schedule, and supervise their own personal care assistants — including family members — the organization increases personalization, autonomy, and care continuity, because client control fosters trust, dignity, and better alignment with individual needs.
- RN-Supervised Home Caremethodology: rn_supervised_careBy delivering home care services through certified aides supervised by registered nurses, the organization ensures clinical oversight and care quality during short-term recovery, because integrating professional nursing guidance enhances safety, adherence to care plans, and recovery outcomes.