In-home care
Ama Ruby Slippers Care, Inc
In-home care in Amarillo, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 7120 W INTERSTATE 40 BLDG A #105 |
| City | Amarillo |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP code | 79106 |
| County | Potter |
| Phone | (806) 410-2010 |
| Website | http://www.rubyslipperscare.com/ |
| License number | 016005 |
| 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 30, 2014 |
| Licensee | Ama Ruby Slippers 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, Homemaker Companion Care, Specialized Care, Veterans Care |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. |
Ama Ruby Slippers Care, Inc is a non-medical home care agency in Amarillo, TX 79106, in Potter 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 016005, status LICENSED FACILITY, first licensed 2014-01-30; the current license expires 2030-01-31). 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: 7120 W INTERSTATE 40 BLDG A #105, Amarillo, TX 79106. Phone: (806) 410-2010. The administrator named in the HHSC directory is Cheryl Tweet.
The site states Ruby Slippers Home Care won Best of Amarillo Best Home Care and Best Locally Owned Business, after almost 15 years of nominations.
More about this provider
| Ruby Slippers Home Care states it is a locally owned and operated agency in Amarillo with dedicated care managers, and that all staff are extensively trained, with in-site supervisor visits and complimentary, interactive software to keep families informed. | |
| Services and programs | Homemaker Companion Care; Personal Care; Specialized Care; Veterans Care |
| Website | http://www.rubyslipperscare.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 Ama Ruby Slippers Care, Inc
Where is Ama Ruby Slippers Care, Inc located?
Ama Ruby Slippers Care, Inc is at 7120 W INTERSTATE 40 BLDG A #105, Amarillo, Texas 79106.
What care and services does Ama Ruby Slippers Care, Inc offer?
Ama Ruby Slippers Care, Inc 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, Homemaker Companion Care, Specialized Care.
How do I contact Ama Ruby Slippers Care, Inc?
Call Ama Ruby Slippers Care, Inc at (806) 410-2010.
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.