In-home care
Right At Home Galveston
In-home care in Galveston, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1409 39TH STREET |
| City | Galveston |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP code | 77550 |
| County | Galveston |
| Phone | (409) 740-7400 |
| Website | https://www.rightathome.net/galveston/ |
| License number | 011323 |
| 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 | May 11, 2007 |
| Licensee | Kristen Cares 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, Specialty care for Alzheimer's, diabetes and Parkinson's, Hospice support, Medication reminders, Transportation to medical appointments |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. |
Right At Home Galveston is a non-medical home care agency in Galveston, TX 77550, in Galveston 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 011323, status LICENSED FACILITY, first licensed 2007-05-11; the current license expires 2028-05-31). 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: 1409 39TH STREET, Galveston, TX 77550. Phone: (409) 740-7400. The license is held by the legal entity Kristen Cares Inc. The administrator named in the HHSC directory is Kristen Carlson.
Right at Home Galveston provides companion care, personal care, and specialty care for conditions such as Alzheimer's, diabetes and Parkinson's, plus hospice support, medication reminders and transportation to medical appointments, for seniors and adults with disabilities in the Galveston area.
More about this provider
| Right at Home Galveston, locally owned and operated by Kristen Carlson, provides in-home care for seniors and adults with disabilities in the Galveston and Brazoria County area, with companion care, personal care and specialty care under individually tailored care plans; the site states the office earned 2026 Best of Home Care® Leader in Experience, Provider of Choice and Employer of Choice awards and a 2026 Caring Super Star award (agency-stated). Identity verified: the site prints the exact roster address and phone. | |
| Services and programs | Companion Care (household chores, transportation, companionship); Personal Care (daily routine, hygiene and physical assistance); Specialty Care for chronic conditions such as Alzheimer's, diabetes and Parkinson's, plus hospice support; medication reminders; transportation to medical appointments; individually tailored custom care plans; care also delivered in independent or assisted living communities |
| Who it serves | Seniors and adults with disabilities |
| Accreditation | Agency-stated on its site: 2026 Best of Home Care® Awards including Leader in Experience, Provider of Choice and Employer of Choice, plus 2026 Caring Super Star award and Great Place to Work Certification (Mar 2026–Mar 2027); site displays Home Care Pulse Certified Trusted Provider, Home Care Association of America, Aging Life Care Association and Parkinson's Foundation logos |
| Visiting and contact details | Right at Home, 1409 39th, Galveston, TX 77550; Phone (409) 740-7400; Fax (409) 621-1113 (site footer) |
| Website | https://www.rightathome.net/galveston/ |
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 Right At Home Galveston
Where is Right At Home Galveston located?
Right At Home Galveston is at 1409 39TH STREET, Galveston, Texas 77550.
What care and services does Right At Home Galveston offer?
Right At Home Galveston 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, Specialty care for Alzheimer's, diabetes and Parkinson's.
How do I contact Right At Home Galveston?
Call Right At Home Galveston at (409) 740-7400.
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.