In-home care
Home Instead
In-home care in Abilene, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1740 NORTH 1ST STREET |
| City | Abilene |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP code | 79603 |
| County | Taylor |
| Phone | (325) 670-9610 |
| Website | https://www.homeinstead.com/home-care/usa/tx/abilene/234/ |
| License number | 022022 |
| License type | Home and Community Support Services Agency (HCSSA), Personal Assistance Services category — Texas Health and Human Services Commission license (26 TAC Chapter 558) |
| Licensing status | LICENSED FACILITY |
| Licensed since | September 16, 2022 |
| Licensee | Grit Home Care Services, LLC |
| Care types | in-home care, personal assistance services, non-medical home care |
| Services offered | Personal care — help with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, toileting), Help with the physical functions required for independent living at home, Respite services, In-Home Memory Care (Alzheimer's and dementia care), 24-Hour Care, Transitional Care (post-surgery / hospital-to-home), Specialized Home Care (Parkinson's, diabetes, heart disease), End-of-Life Care, Veteran's Care, In-Home Companion Care, Nurse-Directed Care, Nurse Delegated Services, Meal preparation and nutrition support, Light housekeeping, Medication reminders, Transportation and errands, Mobility support |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. |
Home Instead is a non-medical home care agency in Abilene, TX 79603, in Taylor County. It is licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission as a Home and Community Support Services Agency (HCSSA) in the Personal Assistance Services category (HHSC license 022022, status LICENSED FACILITY, first licensed 2022-09-16; the current license expires 2028-09-16). Personal Assistance Services agencies provide routine ongoing care in a person's home that helps them with the activities of daily living and the physical functions required for independent living, including respite services — non-medical support, not skilled nursing or therapy. Agency office: 1740 NORTH 1ST STREET, Abilene, TX 79603. Phone: (325) 670-9610. The license is held by the legal entity Grit Home Care Services, LLC. The administrator named in the HHSC directory is Acacia Abshire.
According to its own website, Home Instead in Abilene provides in-home memory care, 24-hour care, transitional care after surgery or hospitalization, specialized care for conditions such as Parkinson's and diabetes, end-of-life care, veteran's care, companion care, and nurse-directed care, in addition to personal care and respite care for family caregivers. The site states the office is credentialed with the Department of Veterans Affairs and can be reached at (325) 670-9610.
More about this provider
| Home Instead's Abilene location page says the locally owned office has served Abilene and surrounding counties since 1998, providing personalized non-medical in-home care for older adults through trained Care Pros. Services listed include memory care, respite care for family caregivers, 24-hour care, transitional care after hospitalization, specialized care for chronic conditions, end-of-life care, veteran's care, companion care, and nurse-directed care. The site states the office is credentialed with the Department of Veterans Affairs. | |
| Services and programs | In-Home Memory Care; Respite Care (Care Pros step in so family caregivers can rest and recharge); 24-Hour Care; Transitional Care (post-surgery/hospital-to-home support); Specialized Home Care (Parkinson's, diabetes, heart disease); End-of-Life Care; Veteran's Care; In-Home Companion Care; Nurse-Directed Care (medication management, glucose monitoring); Nurse Delegated Services; personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming), meal preparation and nutrition, light housekeeping, medication reminders, transportation and errands, mobility support, companionship and engagement |
| Who it serves | Older adults/seniors in Abilene and surrounding counties; people living with Alzheimer's disease or dementia/cognitive changes; people with Parkinson's, diabetes, or heart disease; people recovering after surgery or hospitalization; veterans; people in the final stages of life (working alongside palliative care teams); family caregivers needing respite |
| Payment types it states | Long-term care insurance, private funds, and veteran benefits (stated in the services page FAQ on paying for home care in Abilene) |
| Accreditation | Site states the office is credentialed with the Department of Veterans Affairs; no other accreditation or membership stated on the pages read |
| Visiting and contact details | Home Instead, 1740 North 1st Street, Abilene, TX 79603; Phone: (325) 670-9610 (main), (325) 298-0181 (alt); Hours: Sun–Sat 00:00–23:59 (24 hours) |
| Website | https://www.homeinstead.com/home-care/usa/tx/abilene/234/ |
Who pays for in-home care?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
- Home Care Versus Adult Day: Cost and Coverage Side by Side
- Home Care vs Home Health: What Differs, Who Pays, and How Families Mix Both
In-home care guide · Paying for care
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Common questions about Home Instead
Where is Home Instead located?
Home Instead is at 1740 NORTH 1ST STREET, Abilene, Texas 79603.
What care and services does Home Instead offer?
Home Instead offers in-home care, personal assistance services, non-medical home care, Personal care — help with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, toileting), Help with the physical functions required for independent living at home, Respite services, In-Home Memory Care (Alzheimer's and dementia care), 24-Hour Care.
How do I contact Home Instead?
Call Home Instead at (325) 670-9610.
How much does home care cost?
The national median cost of a home care aide is $35 an hour (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). At 44 hours a week, that is about $80,080 a year. Costs in Texas can be higher or lower. See our guide to home care costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for home care?
No. Medicare does not pay for non-medical home care on its own. That is help with bathing, dressing, cooking, cleaning, and rides. Medicare pays for home health care, which is medical care at home ordered by a doctor. Some Medicare Advantage plans add a small home care benefit, but the rules and hours vary by plan.
What is the difference between home care and home health?
Home care is non-medical help at home, like bathing, cooking, cleaning, and rides. You hire home care on your own. Home health is medical care at home. Nurses and therapists give it, and a doctor orders it. Medicare can pay for home health when you meet its rules. It does not pay for home care on its own.
Who else pays for home care besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for home care for people who qualify, often through waiver programs. The VA pays for homemaker and home health aide care for many veterans. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other care is paid out of pocket.