At-home care that offers confidence, comfort and companionship

Our experienced caregivers are specially trained to care for older adults who suffer from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia or memory loss. Managing behavior changes, calming people during times of agitation and confusion, and making sure they’re kept safe from wandering are all key components of the care we provide.

Our attentive caregivers can help you or a loved one recover from a hospital stay and reduce the risk of rehospitalization. Along with transportation to and from the hospital, we offer in-home care services such as medication reminders, fall prevention strategies, and assistance in staying mobile after surgery. Care may also include preparing nutritious meals and helping with other personal care tasks to keep you comfortable.

Round-the-clock care allows older adults to remain at home comfortably and safely, thereby avoiding a move to an aged care facility. Caregivers work in shifts, with a schedule that ensures you’ll see the same care team, week in and week out. Our caregivers love providing this level of care because of the strong bonds they form with the people they care for and the entire family.

Respite care can provide relief for family members who currently provide care for an older adult or a loved one with disabilities. We can also sit with a loved one during a hospital stay to provide companionship and monitor for safety. Our expert, attentive in-home care helps reduce the risk of falls or other accidents.

Many families are unaware of the home care benefits available to veterans and their spouses. We’re contracted with the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide in-home care to those who qualify, and we can help you take advantage of this program.

Companionship can be a wonderful way to enhance a loved one’s quality of life while improving their overall safety and well-being. Evidence shows that social interaction has a major, positive impact on health and longevity.

Sometimes the simplest things in life can become challenging. Our caregivers provide compassionate care and assistance with activities like bathing, dressing, and safely moving about, as well as reminding you or your loved one to take medications and attend appointments. During each visit, your caregiver will log the care they provide.

Our caregivers help your loved one enjoy a neat and tidy home as well as a nutritious diet. Our light housekeeping covers everything from changing linens and making beds to watering plants, shopping for groceries, handling laundry, and more.

Our caregivers provide transportation for medical appointments, hospital visits, and even trips to the hairdresser. They can also help with grocery shopping, other errands, or any local outings for fun, stimulating activities.

Every person is different. While many people remain independent well into their 80s, others need more help. Some things to look for when visiting an elderly loved one include: Is the house tidy? Do they have healthy groceries (not just frozen dinners)? Have you noticed any weight loss? Has personal hygiene declined? Are there any concerns with memory? These are only a few things to consider when you’re thinking about personal care assistance. A great resource is the person’s primary care physician. Often, a primary care physician will be the first person to raise the idea of senior care management.

Personal care assistants cannot do anything that would be described as clinical or invasive. Most importantly, they cannot administer any medications. If someone requires insulin or other injections, they will need to self-administer or have a family member do so. Also, a caregiver should not be monitoring vitals such as blood sugar levels or blood pressure.

It depends on the type of help that you need. If your doctor has prescribed clinical help that would be administered by a registered nurse, physical therapist or occupational therapist, this qualifies as home health care, which Medicare will cover. While you’re under the care of an in-home clinician, a home health aide or other caregiver can be assigned under Medicare coverage for bathing and certain other types of personal care.

Medicare will not pay for help with daily living activities such as non-prescribed personal care, meal preparation, medication reminders or housekeeping. The typical insurance that does cover these services is long-term care insurance, which is privately purchased. Some Medicare Advantage plans also cover in-home personal care. You can also check whether you qualify for care through workers’ compensation insurance, veterans benefits or other government programs.

Yes, we do. We first arrange a meeting to conduct a thorough assessment and develop a care management plan. This is to fully understand what activities you’d like to have completed and to get a sense of what kind of personality would work best for your situation. After this is completed, we’ll match you with a caregiver. If at any time you’d like to change your caregiver, this can easily be arranged.

Hourly costs vary by region and by the level of care required. You can download a document here that provides detailed information on senior care costs and various ways to help manage them. You can also speak with a member of our care team who can provide additional information. If you receive services through community care, the government agency is billed directly.

Our caregivers provide in-home care to Texans in all 254 counties. Our offices are located in Austin, Beaumont, Brenham, Brownwood, Corpus Christi, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, Lubbock, McAllen, Odessa, San Antonio, Temple, Tyler, and Waco. Find care near you.

Yes. We are part of the Gentiva family of hospice, palliative, and personal care providers. This gives us access to industry-leading tools and technologies, as well as expertly trained care teams, and some of the most experienced caregivers in the country.