In-home care
Karis Homecare Services, LLC
In-home care in Elkhart, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 13415 S STATE HWY 19 |
| City | Elkhart |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP code | 75839 |
| County | Anderson |
| Phone | (726) 206-2804 |
| Website | https://www.karishomecareservices.com/ |
| License number | 024012 |
| 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 | April 17, 2025 |
| Licensee | Karis Homecare 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, Dementia and Alzheimer's care, Companionship and emotional support, Meal preparation and feeding assistance, Light housekeeping, Medication reminders, Transportation |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. |
Karis Homecare Services, LLC is a non-medical home care agency in Elkhart, TX 75839, in Anderson 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 024012, status LICENSED FACILITY, first licensed 2025-04-17; the current license expires 2028-04-17). 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: 13415 S STATE HWY 19, Elkhart, TX 75839. Phone: (726) 206-2804. The administrator named in the HHSC directory is Katrina Doss.
Karis Homecare Services in Elkhart provides non-medical in-home care with consistent, carefully matched caregivers and direct communication — no call centers — and says care can often begin within 24 to 48 hours. Its services include personal care, dementia and Alzheimer's care, companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, and respite care for family caregivers, starting with a free in-home consultation.
More about this provider
| Karis Homecare Services is a small, family-focused, non-medical home care agency in Elkhart, founded by owner Katrina Doss, built on consistent caregivers, direct communication, and personal rather than clinical care, with over 14 years of caregiving experience. | |
| Services and programs | Non-medical in-home care tailored to each family: personal care (bathing, dressing, hygiene), dementia and Alzheimer's care, companionship and emotional support, meal preparation and feeding assistance, light housekeeping, medication reminders, and respite care for family caregivers. Flexible hourly, daily, or 24-hour care options; care often begins within days (24-48 hours in most cases); free in-home consultation and a personalized care plan with carefully matched, consistent caregivers. Its dementia/Alzheimer's care uses a person-centered approach including stable routines, nutritious meals, social connection, regular bathing, and transportation. |
| Who it serves | Seniors and their families — including people living with dementia or memory loss, aging parents who want to remain independent, and people recovering after illness or hospitalization. |
| Visiting and contact details | Address (site footer): Karis Homecare Services, 13415 South State Highway 19, Elkhart, TX 75839 — matches the listing address. Phone: 726-206-2804 — matches the roster phone. The site states 24/7 availability and direct communication with no call centers. |
| Website | https://www.karishomecareservices.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
Common questions about Karis Homecare Services, LLC
Where is Karis Homecare Services, LLC located?
Karis Homecare Services, LLC is at 13415 S STATE HWY 19, Elkhart, Texas 75839.
What care and services does Karis Homecare Services, LLC offer?
Karis Homecare Services, LLC 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, Dementia and Alzheimer's care, Companionship and emotional support.
How do I contact Karis Homecare Services, LLC?
Call Karis Homecare Services, LLC at (726) 206-2804.
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.