In-home care
Merbess Care LLC
In-home care in Pflugerville, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 17316 BISHOPSGATE DR |
| City | Pflugerville |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP code | 78660 |
| County | Travis |
| Phone | (512) 316-8270 |
| Website | http://www.merbess.com/ |
| Info@merbess.com | |
| License number | 021969 |
| 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 | October 19, 2022 |
| Licensee | Merbess Care 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, Companionship, Flexible scheduling from 3 to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Complimentary in-home care assessment |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. |
Merbess Care LLC is a non-medical home care agency in Pflugerville, TX 78660, in Travis 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 021969, status LICENSED FACILITY, first licensed 2022-10-19; the current license expires 2028-10-19). 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: 17316 BISHOPSGATE DR, Pflugerville, TX 78660. Phone: (512) 316-8270. The administrator named in the HHSC directory is Ethel Abube.
MerBess Care provides personalized home care and companionship in the Austin area, with certified caregivers, flexible scheduling from 3 to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including holidays, and a complimentary in-home care assessment. Its site-stated office is 6001 W Parmer Ln Ste 370, Austin, TX 78727, and its site phone 512-316-8270 matches the roster phone.
More about this provider
| MerBess Care offers home care services with a focus on dignity, independence, and personalized support. Its team of certified, compassionate caregivers provides reliable companionship and expert assistance tailored to unique needs, prioritizing safety, comfort, and respect at home. | |
| Services and programs | Companionship and personalized home care support from certified caregivers; flexible scheduling from just 3 hours a day up to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including holidays and weekends, with a complimentary in-home care assessment, personalized care plan, and caregiver matching |
| Who it serves | Seniors (site is titled Senior Home Care Austin TX) and clients who need care at home |
| Visiting and contact details | Site-stated contact: Phone 512-316-8270 (matches the roster phone), Email Info@merbess.com, Address 6001 W Parmer Ln Ste 370, Austin, TX 78727. This site address differs from the roster Pflugerville address; the roster address was not overridden. |
| Website | http://www.merbess.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
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Common questions about Merbess Care LLC
Where is Merbess Care LLC located?
Merbess Care LLC is at 17316 BISHOPSGATE DR, Pflugerville, Texas 78660.
What care and services does Merbess Care LLC offer?
Merbess Care LLC 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, Flexible scheduling from 3 to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
How do I contact Merbess Care LLC?
Call Merbess Care LLC at (512) 316-8270.
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.