In-home care
Alternative Community Services, Inc Of Greater Houston
In-home care in Houston, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1035 DAIRY ASHFORD RD STE 142 |
| City | Houston |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP code | 77079 |
| County | Harris |
| Phone | (281) 668-8820 |
| License number | 019384 |
| 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 16, 2019 |
| Licensee | Alternative Community Services, Inc Of Greater Houston |
| 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 |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. |
Alternative Community Services, Inc Of Greater Houston is a non-medical home care agency in Houston, TX 77079, in Harris 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 019384, status LICENSED FACILITY, first licensed 2019-05-16; the current license expires 2027-05-16). 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: 1035 DAIRY ASHFORD RD STE 142, Houston, TX 77079. Phone: (281) 668-8820. The administrator named in the HHSC directory is Olantha Scott.
Alternative Community Services, Inc. of Greater Houston says on its website that it provides in-home and community-based care for seniors and people with disabilities in the Houston area. Its listed services include Personal Care Services, Primary Home Care, Community Attendant Services, and Community First Choice, with care available through Medicaid funded programs or private pay.
More about this provider
| Alternative Community Services, Inc. of Greater Houston says it provides home and community based care, services, and support in the person's own home and in the community, under the tagline of providing the best alternatives in the community for seniors and people with disabilities. Its site lists non-medical services under Texas HHSC including Personal Care Services, Primary Home Care, Community Attendant Services, and Community First Choice, plus a Resource Center with financial, Social Security, medicine purchase assistance, and fall prevention resources. | |
| Services and programs | Personal Care Services (PCS), Primary Home Care (PHC), Community Attendant Services (CAS), Habilitation (Non-Waiver), Community First Choice (CFC), Long-Term Personal Care, Private Pay In-Home Support, Family Care (FC) |
| Who it serves | Seniors and people with disabilities; the site states its mission is in-home and community-based care and support for persons with disabilities regardless of age or level of assistance required, including services for special care conditions which may be medical and/or mental health-related |
| Payment types it states | Medicaid funded programs through Texas Health and Human Services and contracted HMO/MCO plans, including Primary Home Care, Family Care, Community Attendant Services, Community First Choice, STAR+PLUS, and STAR Kids; the site also lists Private Pay In-Home Support |
| Accreditation | The site states TX HCSSA License # 019384 |
| Visiting and contact details | 1035 Dairy Ashford Rd. Suite 142, Houston, TX 77079; Office phone: 281-668-8820; E-Fax: 844-371-1091; Email: oscott@alternativecommunitysvs.net (as published on the official site) |
| Website | https://www.alternativecommunitysvs.net/ |
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 Alternative Community Services, Inc Of Greater Houston
Where is Alternative Community Services, Inc Of Greater Houston located?
Alternative Community Services, Inc Of Greater Houston is at 1035 DAIRY ASHFORD RD STE 142, Houston, Texas 77079.
What care and services does Alternative Community Services, Inc Of Greater Houston offer?
Alternative Community Services, Inc Of Greater Houston 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.
How do I contact Alternative Community Services, Inc Of Greater Houston?
Call Alternative Community Services, Inc Of Greater Houston at (281) 668-8820.
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.