In-home care
Help Inc
In-home care in Clute, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 221 BRAZOSPORT BLVD N |
| City | Clute |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP code | 77531 |
| County | Brazoria |
| Phone | (979) 480-0197 |
| Website | https://helpinctexas.com/ |
| License number | 011551 |
| 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 | August 28, 2007 |
| Licensee | Help, 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, Companion care, Transportation, Meal preparation, Medication reminders, Light housekeeping, Medical supplies and equipment |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. |
Help Inc is a non-medical home care agency in Clute, TX 77531, 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 011551, status LICENSED FACILITY, first licensed 2007-08-28; the current license expires 2028-08-31). 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: 221 BRAZOSPORT BLVD N, Clute, TX 77531. Phone: (979) 480-0197. The license is held by the legal entity Help, Inc. The administrator named in the HHSC directory is Kara Brothers.
Help Inc. states that its in-home companion care provides affordable non-medical care to clients of all ages, including seniors, people recuperating from illness or surgery, new moms and special needs children, with help including personal care, errands, transportation, meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, companionship and supervision, up to 24-hour care.
More about this provider
| Help Inc. describes itself as a locally owned healthcare resource in the Clute / Lake Jackson area with three divisions: in-home companion care, medical uniforms and accessories, and medical supplies and equipment. Its in-home care provides affordable non-medical care including personal care, transportation, meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping and companionship. | |
| Services and programs | In-Home Companion Care (personal care, errands, transportation, meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, companionship, organizational assistance, supervision, and up to 24-hour in-home care); Medical Supplies & Equipment; Medical Uniforms & Accessories |
| Who it serves | Clients of all ages, including seniors, seniors recuperating from illness, surgery or procedures, new moms, and special needs children; care also provided alongside home health, hospice and doctors, and in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities and hospitals |
| Visiting and contact details | Phone: 979.480.0197 (as stated on the site) |
| Website | https://helpinctexas.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 Help Inc
Where is Help Inc located?
Help Inc is at 221 BRAZOSPORT BLVD N, Clute, Texas 77531.
What care and services does Help Inc offer?
Help 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, Companion care, Transportation.
How do I contact Help Inc?
Call Help Inc at (979) 480-0197.
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.