In-home care
Equality Homecare Inc
In-home care in New Braunfels, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 561 OASIS ST. |
| City | New Braunfels |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP code | 78130 |
| County | Comal |
| Phone | (830) 500-2384 |
| Website | https://equality.homecare.coop/ |
| License number | 016590 |
| 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 | January 2, 2015 |
| Licensee | Equality Homecare 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, Companionship, Mobility Assistance, Meal Preparation, Transportation, Overnight & 24/7 Care |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. |
Equality Homecare Inc is a non-medical home care agency in New Braunfels, TX 78130, in Comal 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 016590, status LICENSED FACILITY, first licensed 2015-01-02; the current license expires 2026-12-01). 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: 561 OASIS ST., New Braunfels, TX 78130. Phone: (830) 500-2384. The administrator named in the HHSC directory is Lucha Silva.
eQuality HomeCare Co-op's own site describes it as a caregiver-owned home care cooperative serving New Braunfels and the Texas Hill Country. Its listed services include companionship, hygiene and grooming help, mobility assistance, meal preparation, transportation, overnight and 24/7 care, and respite care for family caregivers, and it offers a free in-home assessment.
More about this provider
| eQuality HomeCare Co-op describes itself as a caregiver-owned (100% local, employee-owned) home care cooperative serving New Braunfels and the Texas Hill Country. It offers companionship, hygiene and grooming help, mobility assistance, meal preparation, transportation, overnight and 24/7 care, and respite care, and offers a free in-home assessment. | |
| Services and programs | Companionship; Hygiene & Grooming (respectful help with bathing, dressing, and personal care routines); Mobility Assistance (safe support getting around the home and in and out of bed); Meal Preparation (home-cooked meals planned around dietary needs and preferences); Transportation (rides to appointments and errands); Overnight & 24/7 Care; Respite Care (short-term relief for family caregivers) |
| Visiting and contact details | Phone: (830) 500-2384; serving New Braunfels & the Texas Hill Country (no street address, email, or office hours published on the home page read) |
| Website | https://equality.homecare.coop/ |
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 Equality Homecare Inc
Where is Equality Homecare Inc located?
Equality Homecare Inc is at 561 OASIS ST., New Braunfels, Texas 78130.
What care and services does Equality Homecare Inc offer?
Equality Homecare Inc 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, Companionship, Mobility Assistance.
How do I contact Equality Homecare Inc?
Call Equality Homecare Inc at (830) 500-2384.
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.