In-home care
Preferred Care At Home
In-home care in Cedar Park, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 715 DISCOVERY BLVD STE 120 |
| City | Cedar Park |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP code | 78613 |
| County | Williamson |
| Phone | (512) 238-0222 |
| Website | https://preferhome.com/locations/austin-and-williamson-county/ |
| License number | 015251 |
| 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 | July 26, 2012 |
| Licensee | Vineyard Health 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, Smooth-Transition Care® — hospital-to-home transition care with a personal coach, Companion and homemaker care, Homemaker care — meal preparation, grocery shopping, light housekeeping, laundry, Dementia and Alzheimer's care, Live-in / 24-hour care, Incidental transportation to appointments, pharmacy, social outings and religious services |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. |
Preferred Care At Home is a non-medical home care agency in Cedar Park, TX 78613, in Williamson 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 015251, status LICENSED FACILITY, first licensed 2012-07-26; the current license expires 2028-07-31). 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: 715 DISCOVERY BLVD STE 120, Cedar Park, TX 78613. Phone: (512) 238-0222. The license is held by the legal entity Vineyard Health Services, LLC. The administrator named in the HHSC directory is Maria Guiterrez.
Preferred Care at Home of North Austin and Williamson County, at 715 Discovery Blvd, Suite 120 in Cedar Park, provides senior home care including Smooth-Transition Care after a hospital or nursing home stay, companion and homemaker care, personal care, dementia and Alzheimer's care, and 24-hour live-in care.
More about this provider
| Preferred Care at Home's North Austin and Williamson County (Cedar Park) location presents senior home care built around helping clients remain at home, with caregivers matched to each client, a seven-step screening process referenced on the page, care available from as little as one to as many as 24 hours, and a mission to ensure clients feel appreciated, loved and unequivocally heard. | |
| Services and programs | Transition Care (Smooth-Transition Care® hospital-to-home program with a personal coach, a Personal Health Record tool kit, and an online health record); Companion and Homemaker Care (companionship, meal monitoring, transportation planning, incidental transportation); Homemaker Care (meal preparation, grocery shopping, light housekeeping, laundry); Personal Care (assistance with activities of daily living: eating, hygiene care, dressing, mobility, toileting, continence care, taking medication); Dementia and Alzheimer's Care; Live-in Care (24-hour home care) |
| Who it serves | Seniors / elderly clients, including seniors who live alone, people with Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia, people transitioning home from a hospital or nursing home, and family caregivers |
| Visiting and contact details | Preferred Care at Home of North Austin and Williamson County, 715 Discovery Blvd, Suite 120, Cedar Park, TX 78613; Phone (512) 238-0222; Hours Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00; LIC #015251 (matches the roster license number) |
| Website | https://preferhome.com/locations/austin-and-williamson-county/ |
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 Preferred Care At Home
Where is Preferred Care At Home located?
Preferred Care At Home is at 715 DISCOVERY BLVD STE 120, Cedar Park, Texas 78613.
What care and services does Preferred Care At Home offer?
Preferred Care At Home 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, Smooth-Transition Care® — hospital-to-home transition care with a personal coach, Companion and homemaker care.
How do I contact Preferred Care At Home?
Call Preferred Care At Home at (512) 238-0222.
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.