In-home care
Firstlight Homecare
In-home care in Houston, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 5433 WESTHEIMER ROAD SUITE 403 |
| City | Houston |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP code | 77056 |
| County | Harris |
| Phone | (713) 714-5625 |
| License number | 017773 |
| 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 | December 8, 2016 |
| Licensee | Integrated Adult Day Health & Inhome 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 |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. |
Firstlight Homecare is a non-medical home care agency in Houston, TX 77056, 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 017773, status LICENSED FACILITY, first licensed 2016-12-08; the current license expires 2028-12-31). 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: 5433 WESTHEIMER ROAD SUITE 403, Houston, TX 77056. Phone: (713) 714-5625. The license is held by the legal entity Integrated Adult Day Health & Inhome Services LLC. The administrator named in the HHSC directory is Namita Shah.
FirstLight Home Care on Westheimer Road offers senior care, personal care, companion care, dementia care, respite care, and veteran care for seniors and other adults across the Houston metro area. Help can run from a few hours a day to around-the-clock or live-in care, and the site says private pay is most common, while some services may be covered by long-term care insurance, veterans benefits, Medicaid, or some Medicare Advantage plans.
More about this provider
| FirstLight Home Care of Houston Metro, based on Westheimer Road in the Galleria area, provides private home care services so adults can age with comfort, dignity and independence at home. Its care services range from a few hours a day to 24/7 care and live-in services, and care is also provided in senior living communities, rehabilitation facilities and hospice settings. | |
| Services and programs | Senior Care, Personal Care, Companion Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care, Veteran Care, Specialty Care, Rehabilitation & Recovery Care |
| Who it serves | Seniors and other adults, including veterans, adults with disabilities, and those recovering from surgery, illness or injury in Houston Metro and the surrounding areas |
| Payment types it states | The site's FAQ states the most common way to pay for home care is private pay, and that certain services may be covered by long-term care insurance, veterans benefits, public programs such as Medicaid, and some Medicare Advantage plans |
| Visiting and contact details | 5433 Westheimer Rd Suite 403, Houston, TX 77056; Phone: (713) 714-5625 |
| Website | https://www.firstlighthomecare.com/home-healthcare-houston-metro/ |
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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- 1st Assurance Healthcare LLC — Houston
Common questions about Firstlight Homecare
Where is Firstlight Homecare located?
Firstlight Homecare is at 5433 WESTHEIMER ROAD SUITE 403, Houston, Texas 77056.
What care and services does Firstlight Homecare offer?
Firstlight Homecare 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 Firstlight Homecare?
Call Firstlight Homecare at (713) 714-5625.
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.