Founder and Board Chair
Cathy Madden, RN
Founded Bryan Skilled Home Care in 1986. Cathy remains Board Chair and continues to shape the agency's nursing-first culture.
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About Bryan Skilled Home Care on Long Island
A New York LHCSA founded in 1986, serving Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens from 15 Albany Avenue, Amityville.
Who we are
Bryan Skilled Home Care Inc. has served New York communities for nearly four decades. Cathy Madden, RN, founded the agency in 1986 with a nurse's outlook: treat people with care, attention to detail, and compassion. Around 2008 and 2009, Tracy Walsh, RN, DPS, joined Cathy as a co-founder of the next chapter of the company. Today Tracy Walsh is President and Chief Clinical Officer. Bryan F. Madden is Chief Executive Officer. Cathy Madden, RN, is founder and Board Chair.
We provide compassionate, personalized home care that helps patients and families improve quality of life. Our headquarters in Amityville sit on Long Island so we can reach Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens.
Our team includes nurses, home health aides, and personal care professionals who deliver caring, practical support and companionship.
Leadership
President and CCO
Tracy Walsh, RN, DPS
President and Chief Clinical Officer. Co-founder with Cathy around 2008-09. Tracy leads clinical operations and quality.
Chief Executive Officer
Bryan F. Madden
Chief Executive Officer. Bryan leads the company day to day from the Amityville office.
Technology-driven care
We use caregiver coordination tools so patients and families can have timely, transparent updates. Our goal is simple: the right caregiver, on time, with a plan that matches the person in front of us.
Remote Focus partnership
We partner with Remote Focus to support safety and chronic-condition monitoring alongside our clinical team. Remote Focus can help with general wellness check-ins, durable medical equipment questions, telehealth consultations, specialist referral help, and case manager support. For more information, speak with your coordinator or nurse, or contact Remote Focus at (929) 630-4100.
Vision and mission
Our founder's vision is still the cornerstone. All of our services are developed with a nurse's outlook. Caregivers are expected to show integrity and dedication in every visit. When you choose Bryan Skilled Home Care, you should feel that standard in the work.
Frequently asked questions
How can people pay for home care services?
Home care may be covered through insurance or paid privately. Common paths include private pay (often when assets are above thresholds for public programs), Managed Long Term Care through New York Medicaid MLTC plans, and the Nursing Home Transition and Diversion program for people who qualify for a nursing home level of care. We can help you sort through options. Call (631) 608-8523.
How are caregivers assigned to patients?
We work to understand each patient's needs and match them with a compatible caregiver. If the fit is not right, we provide additional training or make adjustments.
What are the qualifications of the caregivers you employ?
Personal care aides complete a New York State regulated course. Work can include help with hygiene, dressing, meals, housekeeping, appointments, transportation, and following the care plan. Home health aides may also assist with tasks delegated under nursing supervision, according to the plan of care.
What kind of training and support do caregivers receive?
Caregivers complete yearly continuing education and have the support of a dedicated nursing staff with 24 hour on-call service. The agency also offers a benefits package that can include paid time off and medical coverage for eligible staff.
Are your home care services available on weekends?
Yes. Services can be arranged 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, based on the authorized care plan. The office is staffed Monday through Friday, 9 to 5, with 24 hour on-call.
How do you help keep patients safe during home visits?
Caregivers complete yearly continuing education, have 24 hour nursing on-call support, and are subject to required background checks and nurse supervision visits.