In-home care
Universal Provider Service
In-home care in Mcallen, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 612 W NOLANA STE 570 B |
| City | Mcallen |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP code | 78504 |
| County | Hidalgo |
| Phone | (956) 631-4421 |
| Website | http://universalproviderservice.com/ |
| License number | 016774 |
| 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 | February 10, 2015 |
| Licensee | Rio Grande Valley Phccba, 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. |
Universal Provider Service is a non-medical home care agency in Mcallen, TX 78504, in Hidalgo 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 016774, status LICENSED FACILITY, first licensed 2015-02-10; the current license expires 2027-02-28). 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: 612 W NOLANA STE 570 B, Mcallen, TX 78504. Phone: (956) 631-4421. The license is held by the legal entity Rio Grande Valley Phccba, LLC. The administrator named in the HHSC directory is Mayte Garza.
Universal Provider Service in McAllen provides in-home support ranging from daily living assistance to compassionate care tailored to each individual's needs, and guides families through the programs, eligibility, and benefits that can help cover care.
More about this provider
| Universal Provider Service's official site (Rio Grande Valley office address printed on the homepage matches the roster address exactly) describes compassionate in-home services and reliable care, with guidance on programs that can help cover care, eligibility, and benefits, and administrative support sites in the Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas/Arlington. | |
| Services and programs | The site describes in-home support 'from daily living assistance to compassionate care tailored to each individual's needs,' and a programs section: 'Understand the programs available to help cover your care. We guide you through eligibility, benefits, and the best options for your situation.' It does not publish a more specific service list on the page read. |
| Visiting and contact details | Rio Grande Valley office: 612 W Nolana Ave Ste. 570B, McAllen, TX 78504 (matches roster address 612 W Nolana Ste 570 B). Site-stated phone: (866) 631-4421 — this DIFFERS from the roster phone (956) 631-4421 (same 631-4421 number, different area code); the roster phone governs and no phone fill was taken. Fax: (956) 631-5540. The site also lists offices in San Antonio (6800 Park Ten Blvd Ste. 172-W), Houston (5444 Westheimer Rd Ste. 1000), and Dallas/Arlington (2000 E Lamar Blvd, Ste. 600), all with the (866) 631-4421 number. |
| Website | http://universalproviderservice.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 Hidalgo County
- 1 Concordia Care LLC — Mcallen
- A&M Home Health Agency, LLC — Mcallen
- Alegria Primary Home Care, Inc — Mcallen
Common questions about Universal Provider Service
Where is Universal Provider Service located?
Universal Provider Service is at 612 W NOLANA STE 570 B, Mcallen, Texas 78504.
What care and services does Universal Provider Service offer?
Universal Provider Service 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 Universal Provider Service?
Call Universal Provider Service at (956) 631-4421.
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.