In-home care
Brookdale At Home Austin
In-home care in Austin, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 4409 GAINES RANCH LOOP |
| City | Austin |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP code | 78735 |
| County | Travis |
| Phone | (512) 987-5233 |
| Website | https://www.brookdale.com/en/brookdale-at-home/austin-gaines-ranch.html |
| License number | 012567 |
| 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 4, 2014 |
| Licensee | Brookdale Senior Living Inc Publicly Traded |
| 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, Light meal preparation, Grocery shopping, Pet care, Housekeeping, Errands, Companionship |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. |
Brookdale At Home Austin is a non-medical home care agency in Austin, TX 78735, in Travis 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 012567, status LICENSED FACILITY, first licensed 2014-09-04; the current license expires 2029-04-30). 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: 4409 GAINES RANCH LOOP, Austin, TX 78735. Phone: (512) 987-5233. The HHSC directory lists this office as a branch agency under the same license. The license is held by the legal entity Brookdale Senior Living Inc Publicly Traded. The administrator named in the HHSC directory is Trisha Alexander.
The site states its caregivers pass a background check, complete specialized training and receive a thoughtful onboarding process, and that Brookdale at Home provides a complimentary evaluation with no physician's order required.
More about this provider
| Brookdale at Home Austin Gaines Ranch is Brookdale's in-home care agency in Austin, Texas, at 4409 Gaines Ranch Loop, offering private, nonmedical hourly in-home services; getting started begins with a consultation to discuss needs and preferences and match the client with a dedicated caregiver under a personalized care plan. | |
| Services and programs | Non-medical care including light meal preparation, grocery shopping, assistance with bathing and dressing and pet care, plus private, nonmedical in-home services offered hourly, without a doctor's order: light meal prep, housekeeping, errands and pet care from a trusted companion at home or in a senior living community |
| Payment types it states | Private pay — the site describes Brookdale at Home as private, nonmedical in-home services |
| Visiting and contact details | 4409 Gaines Ranch Loop, Austin, TX 78735; 512-721-3131 |
| Website | https://www.brookdale.com/en/brookdale-at-home/austin-gaines-ranch.html |
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 Brookdale At Home Austin
Where is Brookdale At Home Austin located?
Brookdale At Home Austin is at 4409 GAINES RANCH LOOP, Austin, Texas 78735.
What care and services does Brookdale At Home Austin offer?
Brookdale At Home Austin 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, Light meal preparation, Grocery shopping.
How do I contact Brookdale At Home Austin?
Call Brookdale At Home Austin at (512) 987-5233.
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.