In-home care
Reliable Home Care
In-home care in Alvin, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 210 S. HOOD ST. |
| City | Alvin |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP code | 77511 |
| County | Brazoria |
| Phone | (281) 331-3670 |
| Website | http://www.reliablehomecaretx.com/ |
| License number | 015341 |
| 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 | January 25, 2013 |
| Licensee | Rhc Reliable Home Care, Inc |
| 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, Cooking, Light housekeeping, Laundry, Escort services to appointments and errands, Meal preparation, Medication reminders, Walking and transfer assistance |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. |
Reliable Home Care is a non-medical home care agency in Alvin, TX 77511, in Brazoria 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 015341, status LICENSED FACILITY, first licensed 2013-01-25; the current license expires 2029-01-31). 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: 210 S. HOOD ST., Alvin, TX 77511. Phone: (281) 331-3670. The license is held by the legal entity Rhc Reliable Home Care, Inc. The administrator named in the HHSC directory is Minerva Gonzales.
Reliable Home Care's Alvin site says its caregivers provide cooking, light housekeeping, laundry, bathing, dressing and grooming help, escort services, meal preparation, medication reminders, and walking and transfer assistance, and notes that its caregivers are bilingual and that Spanish is spoken.
More about this provider
| Reliable Home Care's site for its Alvin office states its mission is compassionate home care for the elderly, with tailored programs and trained, supervised, bilingual caregivers who have complete background checks, serving 11 counties including Brazoria County. | |
| Services and programs | Personal care services including cooking, light housekeeping, laundry, bathing, dressing and grooming assistance, escort services to medical appointments, the supermarket, the pharmacy or other destinations, meal preparation, medication reminders, and walking and transfer assistance. |
| Who it serves | The elderly; individuals who want to stay safe and independent wherever they call home, and their families. |
| Languages | Spanish stated: 'Hablamos ESPAÑOL'; caregivers are described as bilingual. |
| Visiting and contact details | Address: 210 S. Hood St., Alvin, TX 77511. Office phone: (281) 331-3670; Office 2: (281) 968-7318; Fax: (281) 331-3824. Office hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM - 5 PM. The administrator is stated to be available 7 days a week, including holidays and before/after office hours. Counties served: Harris, Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Montgomery, Chambers, Waller, Walker, Wharton, Liberty and Matagorda. |
| Website | http://www.reliablehomecaretx.com/ |
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 Reliable Home Care
Where is Reliable Home Care located?
Reliable Home Care is at 210 S. HOOD ST., Alvin, Texas 77511.
What care and services does Reliable Home Care offer?
Reliable Home Care 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, Cooking, Light housekeeping.
How do I contact Reliable Home Care?
Call Reliable Home Care at (281) 331-3670.
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.