In-home care
Next Of Kin Homecare Inc
In-home care in Driftwood, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 262 SOUTHERN SUNSET CV |
| City | Driftwood |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP code | 78619 |
| County | Hays |
| Phone | (530) 864-3119 |
| Website | https://nextofkinhomecare.com/ |
| info@nextofkinhomecare.com | |
| License number | 021362 |
| 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 31, 2022 |
| Licensee | Next Of Kin Homecare 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, Companionship, Homemaker services, Transportation, Meal preparation, Medication reminders, Light housekeeping, Nightly / overnight assistance, Shopping assistance, Prescription pick-ups, Assistance getting to and from appointments |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. |
Next Of Kin Homecare Inc is a non-medical home care agency in Driftwood, TX 78619, in Hays 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 021362, status LICENSED FACILITY, first licensed 2022-01-31; the current license expires 2028-01-31). 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: 262 SOUTHERN SUNSET CV, Driftwood, TX 78619. Phone: (530) 864-3119. The administrator named in the HHSC directory is Jessica James.
Next of Kin Homecare is a non-medical homecare agency in the Austin area that provides personalized care to help seniors live comfortably and safely at home, with services including companionship, homemaker help, personal care, transportation, meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, respite care for family caregivers, overnight assistance, shopping and prescription pick-ups, backed by customized care plans and 24/7 availability.
More about this provider
| Next of Kin Homecare is a local non-medical homecare agency built on integrity, love, kindness and compassion, dedicated to involved, personalized care for clients, their families and the surrounding community in the Austin area. | |
| Services and programs | Companionship; Homemaker; Personal Care; Bathing; Dressing; Grooming; Transportation; Meal Preparation; Appointments help; Medication Reminders; Light Housekeeping; Light Meal Prepping; Respite Care (a break for family caregivers, allowing them to recharge while the agency steps in); Neighborhood Walks; Nightly/overnight Assistance; Shopping; Prescription Pick-Ups; customized care plans; 24/7 availability; free in-home consultation |
| Who it serves | Seniors in Austin and Central Texas / West Austin, helped to live and thrive in their own home |
| Visiting and contact details | 13830 Sawyer Ranch Rd., Ste. 103, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (site-stated office address, which differs from the roster address); Phone: (512) 662-4101 (site-stated, which differs from the roster phone); Email: info@nextofkinhomecare.com; Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm |
| Website | https://nextofkinhomecare.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 Next Of Kin Homecare Inc
Where is Next Of Kin Homecare Inc located?
Next Of Kin Homecare Inc is at 262 SOUTHERN SUNSET CV, Driftwood, Texas 78619.
What care and services does Next Of Kin Homecare Inc offer?
Next Of Kin Homecare 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, Companionship, Homemaker services.
How do I contact Next Of Kin Homecare Inc?
Call Next Of Kin Homecare Inc at (530) 864-3119.
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.