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Why choose us for home care in Forest Hills, NY?


We believe aging should feel empowering, not limiting. That’s why we provide personalized care with a human touch, helping older adults live safely and with purpose at home.

Our Team

Behind every phone call, visit, and update is your local team who genuinely cares.

We're here to help with whatever you need, whenever you need it.

Luisa Otero

Luisa Otero

Staffing Coordinator

​Luisa Otero brings her 25 years of Home Care experience to Home Instead. She is an expert in Client Relations and will take great care to match up your loved one with the perfect CAREGiver. Her solution based attitude along with her kindness and compassion will make your experience with Home Instead a positive one. In her personal life, Luisa is an Agent 4 Change and an advocate for Women's Empowerment, specializing in Self-Worth in Relationships.

Mildred Johnson

Mildred Johnson

Recruitment and Engagement Coordinator

Mildred has been in this industry for over 20 years and has hands-on experience in CAREGiving and client care. Originally from the Philippines she earned a Degree in Business Management and a Master's degree from Ottawa University in Kansas in Human Resource administration and Healthcare Management. As such she has first-hand knowledge of the challenges CAREGivers face. She understands the importance of having an effective and supportive team. Which can make a world of difference in the lives of CAREGivers and Clients alike. Mildred worked for Home Instead in Kansas for 4 years prior to moving to New York and joining Home Instead in Queens. Mildred's primary responsibilities include screening hiring and training CAREGivers and ensuring that the CAREGivers meet Home Instead's high standards. She also engages with the CAREGivers with a goal of low CAREGiver turnover. In her personal life Mildred is the mother of a teenager, and that is her most important job. Being a mother means the world to her. Mildred has the heart for seniors and believes in and has been making a difference in Seniors lives.

Our Social Purpose.


Our social purpose starts in Forest Hills, NY but it carries on across the world. The Home Instead network works to create a world where people own their aging journeys. This vision drives us to expand the world’s capacity to care.

    Giving Back

    Home Instead helps older adults age with greater hope and success whether they're our clients or not.

    Be a Santa to a Senior

    Need help during the day? Overnight care? Weekend coverage? We offer flexible options, on-time visits, and reliable care from Care Pros you know and trust.

    Walk to End Alzheimers

    Home Instead walks to help end Alzheimer’s and support families affected by the disease with hope, awareness, and community care.

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    Free Care Resources

    We strive to help family caregivers navigate the aging journey by providing helpful, free resources.