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In-Home Hearing Testing & Fitting in NYC

Good hearing care shouldn't depend on getting across town. HearWell Services brings state-of-the-art hearing testing with SHOEBOX and new hearing aid fittings to your door, in all five boroughs and on Long Island.

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SHOEBOX testing at home
Fittings at home
5 boroughs + Long Island
We come to youAll five boroughs and Long Island
Testing with SHOEBOXState of the art, at home
$99 home visitTest or fitting · most insurance
(332) 238-1028Call to book
02 At your home

What we can do at your home

Home visits are for hearing tests and new hearing aid fittings, whether it's a walk-up in Queens or a parent's apartment in the Bronx.

In-home hearing tests

State-of-the-art testing with SHOEBOX to determine the degree and type of hearing loss.

New hearing aid fittings

If you choose hearing aids, we fit them and program them to your hearing needs, at home.

Bluetooth and phone setup

As part of your at-home fitting, we set up Bluetooth, sync your new hearing aids to your phone and set up your iPhone or Android hearing aid settings.

Need a repair or cleaning? Repairs, cleanings and other hearing aid services happen at our offices or by mail. Visit any of our offices, or mail your hearing aids to our Midtown West office at 237 W 35th St, Suite 702A, New York, NY 10001. Please insure your package. See hearing aid repair →

03 How a home visit works

Your home visit, stop by stop

From the first call to your fitting, here's what happens when HearWell Services comes to you.

  1. Stop 1 · Call

    Call to book

    Call (332) 238-1028 or email us. Tell us your borough, who the visit is for and your insurance. You can book for a parent or relative.

  2. Stop 2 · Arrive

    We come to you

    Brandon Vasquez, our Hearing Instrument Specialist, comes to your home, anywhere in the five boroughs or on Long Island.

  3. Stop 3 · Test

    Testing with SHOEBOX

    Brandon tests your hearing with SHOEBOX, state-of-the-art testing right in your home.

  4. Stop 4 · Results

    Your results, together

    We talk through your results with you and answer your questions.

  5. Stop 5 · Fit

    Fitting, if you choose hearing aids

    If you choose hearing aids, Brandon fits them and programs them to your hearing needs, right at home.

  6. Stop 6 · Sync

    Bluetooth and phone setup

    As part of your fitting, we set up Bluetooth, sync your new hearing aids to your phone and set up your iPhone or Android hearing aid settings.

  7. Stop 7 · After

    Follow-ups at our offices

    After your fitting, follow-ups, cleanings and repairs happen at our offices, and you can also mail your hearing aids in for repair. See hearing aid repair.

In-home visits for a hearing test or a new hearing aid fitting are $99, the same appointment fee as at all of our locations. We accept most insurance, and HearWell Services is a TruHearing provider.

Brandon Vasquez, HIS, Hearing Instrument Specialist who makes HearWell Services home visits
Your home-visit specialist

Brandon Vasquez

HIS · Hearing Instrument Specialist
Meet the team →
04 Who comes to your door

Meet your home-visit specialist

Brandon Vasquez, our Hearing Instrument Specialist, makes all of our home visits. When you book in-home care with HearWell Services, Brandon is the friendly face at your door.

  • Hearing tests with SHOEBOX
  • New hearing aid fittings
  • Bluetooth and iPhone or Android setup during your fitting
06 Who it's for

Who in-home hearing care is for

Older adults who find travel tiring, or for whom stairs and subways are a challenge
Anyone recovering from surgery or illness who shouldn't be traveling
Family caregivers who want to arrange care for a parent or relative
Busy New Yorkers who would rather not lose half a day to an appointment

HearWell Services is affiliated with Friends for Life, which provides private home care in New York State.

07 Assisted living & senior centers

For assisted living & senior centers

We visit assisted living facilities and senior centers across the five boroughs and Long Island, bringing hearing tests and new hearing aid fittings right to residents and members. We're always happy to welcome new facilities, so if you'd like HearWell Services to visit your community, we'd love to hear from you.

08 Where we visit

In-home hearing care across NYC and Long Island

We provide in-home hearing care in Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island, and on Long Island. See the full list on our in-home service areas page.

  • Manhattan
  • The Bronx
  • Brooklyn
  • Queens
  • Staten Island
  • Long Island

Prefer to come in? Walk in to our Midtown West flagship, steps from Penn Station, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Our Bronx office is by appointment, and Stamford and Hartford are appointment only, every Wednesday. See hearing tests at our offices.

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09 Your care team

Meet the HearWell Services team

HearWell Services was founded by audiologists Dr. Shelley A. Borgia and Dr. Jessica M. Frankel, together with Kristina J. Bassingthwaighte, and Brandon Vasquez, our Hearing Instrument Specialist, brings the same care to your home that you'd get in our Midtown suite.

Dr. Shelley A. Borgia, Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA, Founder and Doctor of Audiology at HearWell Services
Founder · Doctor of Audiology

Dr. Shelley A. Borgia

Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA
Meet Dr. Borgia →
Dr. Jessica M. Frankel, Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA, Founder and Doctor of Audiology at HearWell Services
Founder · Doctor of Audiology

Dr. Jessica M. Frankel

Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA
Meet Dr. Frankel →
Kristina J. Bassingthwaighte, B.A., Founder and Director of Patient Care at HearWell Services
Founder · Director of Patient Care

Kristina J. Bassingthwaighte

B.A.
Meet Kristina →
Brandon Vasquez, Hearing Instrument Specialist at HearWell Services
Hearing care team

Brandon Vasquez

Hearing Instrument Specialist
Meet the team →

Our team of audiologists and hearing aid specialists provides testing, fittings and follow-up care.

10 Book a home visit

How to book a home visit

Tell us your borough, who the visit is for and your insurance, and we'll find a time that works. You can book on behalf of a parent or relative.

Call us

Book a home visit anywhere in the five boroughs or on Long Island.

(332) 238-1028

Email us

Send us a note and we'll get back to you.

[email protected]

Booking for family?

Family members and caregivers can call or email to arrange a visit.

Have ready:Your insurance cardYour current hearing aids, if you wear themNeed a fix? Hearing aid repair →
11 FAQ

In-home hearing care FAQs

Still wondering about something? Call (332) 238-1028 and we're happy to help.

Which areas do you cover for in-home hearing care?
We provide in-home hearing care in Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island, and on Long Island.
What can you do during a home visit?
Home visits are for hearing tests with SHOEBOX and new hearing aid fittings. As part of your fitting, we also set up Bluetooth and your iPhone or Android hearing aid settings.
Who comes to my home?
Brandon Vasquez, our Hearing Instrument Specialist (HIS), makes all of our home visits.
Can you help with Bluetooth or my phone settings at home?
Yes, as part of your at-home hearing aid fitting. When we fit your new hearing aids, we set up Bluetooth, sync them to your phone and set up your iPhone or Android hearing aid settings. After your fitting, Bluetooth support is available by Zoom, phone call or in office, and fees apply.
Do you do hearing aid repairs or cleanings at home?
No. Repairs, cleanings and other hearing aid services happen at our offices or by mail. Visit any of our offices, or mail your hearing aids to our Midtown West office at 237 W 35th St, Suite 702A, New York, NY 10001. Please insure your package.
How do you test hearing at home?
We use SHOEBOX for state-of-the-art hearing testing at home. SHOEBOX describes its audiometers as portable, clinically validated and designed for testing outside a sound booth.
How much does an in-home visit cost?
In-home visits for a hearing test or a new hearing aid fitting are $99, the same appointment fee as at all of our locations. We accept most major insurance providers. Call (332) 238-1028 to check your coverage.
Do you accept insurance for home visits?
Yes. We accept most insurance, and HearWell Services is a TruHearing provider. Call (332) 238-1028 to check your coverage.
Can I book a home visit for my mother or father?
Yes. Family members and caregivers can call (332) 238-1028 or email [email protected] to arrange a visit.
Can I get new hearing aids fitted at home?
Yes. We fit and program hearing aids at home, and our hearing aid prices are posted online so you can compare models first.
What is your return policy?
Hearing aids have a 45-day return period, and accessories have a 30-day return period. Domes, filters and cleaning tools are nonrefundable. A 10% restocking fee and $25 non-refundable shipping & handling apply to all returns.
Do you visit assisted living facilities or senior centers?
Yes. We visit assisted living facilities and senior centers across the five boroughs and Long Island, for hearing tests and new hearing aid fittings, and we welcome new facilities. Call (332) 238-1028 or email [email protected] to set up visits for your residents or members.
Do you also have offices I can visit?
Yes. Our flagship is at 237 W 35th St, Suite 702A, in Midtown West, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with walk-ins welcome. Our Bronx office is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, by appointment only, and our Stamford and Hartford offices are appointment only, every Wednesday, 9am to 5pm.

Let us come to you.

Call (332) 238-1028 to book in-home hearing care anywhere in the five boroughs or on Long Island.