In-home care
Encore Caregivers
In-home care in Houston, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 7925 KATY FREEWAY SUITE N |
| City | Houston |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP code | 77024 |
| County | Harris |
| Phone | (713) 686-2233 |
| License number | 012553 |
| 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 21, 2009 |
| Licensee | Encore Caregivers, Ltd |
| 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. |
Encore Caregivers is a non-medical home care agency in Houston, TX 77024, 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 012553, status LICENSED FACILITY, first licensed 2009-04-21; the current license expires 2029-04-30). 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: 7925 KATY FREEWAY SUITE N, Houston, TX 77024. Phone: (713) 686-2233. The license is held by the legal entity Encore Caregivers, Ltd. The administrator named in the HHSC directory is Garrett Schopper.
Encore Caregivers is a family-owned Houston agency that says it has provided in-home care since 2009, with caregivers trained and supervised by a registered nurse. Its services range from companion and personal care to dementia and Alzheimer's support, 24-hour and live-in care, respite care, and hospice support across the Greater Houston area.
More about this provider
| Encore Caregivers is a family-owned Houston in-home care agency that says it has served Greater Houston families since 2009 with compassionate, professional care tailored to each client's needs. The site says its caregivers are trained, background-checked, and insured, and that care ranges from occasional visits to 24-hour and live-in care. | |
| Services and programs | 24-Hour Care, Live-In Care, Companion Care, Elder Care, Personal Care, Dementia Care, Alzheimer's Care, Chronic Condition Care, After-Surgery Care, Hospice Care Support, Respite Care, Custom Home Care, Transportation, Medication Reminders, Meal Planning, Light Housekeeping, Mobility Support, Brain Injury Recovery Support, Cancer Treatment and Recovery Support, Spinal Cord Injury Care, ALS Support, Veterans Care, Help for New Mothers |
| Who it serves | Seniors and disabled individuals in the Greater Houston area, including people with dementia or Alzheimer's, veterans, people with ALS or chronic conditions, and families receiving hospice care, as described on the site |
| Payment types it states | Private pay and long-term care insurance, as stated in the site's FAQ on payment options |
| Accreditation | The site states Encore Caregivers is nationally recognized by Home Care Pulse as a top agency in the United States, listing Top 100 Leader in Experience, Leader in Training, Leader in Experience, Provider of Choice, and Employer of Choice awards, and Great Place to Work Certified 2025 |
| Visiting and contact details | 7925 Katy Freeway, Suite N, Houston, TX 77024; phone (713) 686-2233; email care@encorecaregivers.com; hours Monday-Friday 09:00-19:00 as listed on the site, with care provided 365 days a year, 24/7 |
| Website | https://encorecaregivers.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
Other in-home care in Harris County
- 0Hassle Personal Care Services LLC — Houston
- 1st Align Health Care Inc — Houston
- 1st Assurance Healthcare LLC — Houston
Common questions about Encore Caregivers
Where is Encore Caregivers located?
Encore Caregivers is at 7925 KATY FREEWAY SUITE N, Houston, Texas 77024.
What care and services does Encore Caregivers offer?
Encore Caregivers 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 Encore Caregivers?
Call Encore Caregivers at (713) 686-2233.
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.