Greater Houston Senior Living Guide

Personal Care & Home Care in Houston, TX

Personal care agencies — also called Personal Assistance Services (PAS) or non-medical home care — help seniors and people with disabilities stay safely at home. Services include bathing, dressing, grooming, light housekeeping, meal preparation, medication reminders, and companionship. These agencies do not provide skilled nursing, but many coordinate with skilled home health providers for patients who need both.

Licensed Agencies467
Cities Served38+
HHSC Licensed100%
Medicaid Options✓

Who pays for personal care?

Personal care is generally not covered by standard Medicare. Coverage typically comes from long-term care insurance, Texas Medicaid waivers (STAR+PLUS), VA Aid & Attendance benefits, or private pay. Many Houston families blend personal care with skilled home health — using Medicare for the nursing visits and private pay or Medicaid for the daily assistance.

When choosing a personal care agency, ask about caregiver background checks, training, how shifts are scheduled, and what happens when a regular caregiver is out sick. Contact any agency below to request a free in-home assessment.

Personal Care & Home Care Agencies

Personal Care & Home Care Providers in Greater Houston

Frequently Asked Questions

Personal Care & Home Care FAQ

Does Medicare pay for personal care or home care services?
Standard Medicare does not cover non-medical personal care. Medicare only pays for personal care when it is incidental to medically-necessary skilled home health. Texas Medicaid STAR+PLUS, long-term care insurance, and VA Aid & Attendance are the most common funding sources for personal care in Houston.
What’s the difference between a home care aide and a home health aide?
A home care aide (through a personal care agency) provides non-medical help with daily activities. A home health aide (through a skilled home health agency) is supervised by a registered nurse and can perform limited clinical tasks as part of a physician-ordered care plan.

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