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Home Instead

In-home care in Austin, Texas

Checked November 1, 2026

Provider details
Address1217 W SLAUGHTER LANE SUITE 130
CityAustin
StateTexas
ZIP code78748
CountyTravis
Phone(512) 347-9207
Websitehttps://www.homeinstead.com/home-care/usa/tx/austin/496/
License number022406
License typeHome and Community Support Services Agency (HCSSA), Personal Assistance Services category — Texas Health and Human Services Commission license (26 TAC Chapter 558)
Licensing statusLICENSED FACILITY
Licensed sinceApril 26, 2023
LicenseeBrastex Home Care LLC
Care typesin-home care, personal assistance services, non-medical home care
Services offeredPersonal 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, Hospice assistance, In-Home Companion Care, Meal preparation, Light housekeeping, Medication reminders, Transportation and errands
CMS quality noteLicensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

Home Instead is a non-medical home care agency in Austin, TX 78748, 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 022406, status LICENSED FACILITY, first licensed 2023-04-26; the current license expires 2029-04-26). 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: 1217 W SLAUGHTER LANE SUITE 130, Austin, TX 78748. Phone: (512) 347-9207. The license is held by the legal entity Brastex Home Care LLC. The administrator named in the HHSC directory is Pietro Jordao.

According to its own website, Home Instead in Austin provides in-home memory care, 24-hour care, transitional care after a hospital stay, specialized care for chronic conditions, end-of-life care, and companion care, in addition to personal care and respite care for family caregivers. The site states that many of its Care Pros speak Spanish and lists its office at 1217 W Slaughter Lane, Suite 130, Austin, phone (512) 347-9207.

More about this provider

Home Instead's Austin location page says the office has served Austin and surrounding communities since 2003, providing personalized in-home care for older adults. 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, and companion care, and the page notes that many of its Care Pros speak Spanish.
Services and programsIn-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; hospice assistance (stated in FAQ); In-Home Companion Care; light housekeeping and meal preparation; errands and appointments accompaniment; personal care help with daily activities
Who it servesOlder adults/seniors in Austin and surrounding communities (including Bastrop, Buda, Kyle, Lakeway, San Marcos, Westlake Hills and Wimberley); people living with Alzheimer's disease or dementia; people with Parkinson's and other chronic conditions; people recovering after a hospital stay; family caregivers needing respite
LanguagesSpanish — the site states many of its Care Pros speak Spanish
Visiting and contact detailsHome Instead, 1217 W Slaughter Ln, Suite 130, Austin, TX 78748; Phone: (512) 347-9207 (main), (737) 637-6478 (alt); Hours: Sun–Sat 00:00–23:59 (24 hours)
Websitehttps://www.homeinstead.com/home-care/usa/tx/austin/496/

Who pays for in-home care?

What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:

In-home care guide · Paying for care

Other in-home care in Travis County

Common questions about Home Instead

Where is Home Instead located?

Home Instead is at 1217 W SLAUGHTER LANE SUITE 130, Austin, Texas 78748.

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 (512) 347-9207.

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.

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