Residential care
Caring Hands
Residential care in Porter, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| City | Porter |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP code | 77365 |
| County | Montgomery |
| License number | 010337 |
| License type | Assisted Living Facility (ALF) — Texas Health and Human Services Commission license (26 TAC Chapter 553) |
| Licensing status | LICENSED |
| Capacity | 16 |
| Care types | residential care, assisted living |
| Services offered | Assistance with activities of daily living, 24-hour supervision |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. |
Caring Hands is a small assisted living home in Porter, Texas, run by its owners, one of whom is a registered nurse who is on site regularly. The home takes up to 16 residents in private and semi-private furnished rooms, so it stays small and personal. Caregivers help with bathing, dressing, transferring and other daily needs, and there is a call button system for asking for help. A nurse practitioner visits regularly, and the owners work with hospice teams when a resident needs that care, including residents living with dementia. Meals are home cooked on site each day, using fresh ingredients and vegetables and herbs from the garden. Residents take part in craft times, monthly art projects and holiday events, and can enjoy the patio, flower garden and landscaped grounds.
Who pays for residential care?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
- Does Medicare or Medicaid pay for assisted living
- Memory Care Costs: What Drives the Price When No National Median Exists
Residential care guide · Paying for care
Other residential care in Montgomery County
- Dupu Assisted Living LLC — Porter
- Loving Comfort Senior Care LLC — Porter
- Plantation Assisted Living — Porter
Common questions about Caring Hands
What care and services does Caring Hands offer?
Caring Hands offers residential care, assisted living, Assistance with activities of daily living, 24-hour supervision.
How much does assisted living cost?
The national median cost of assisted living is $6,200 a month (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in Texas can be higher or lower. The price goes up when a person needs more help with daily tasks. See our guide to assisted living costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?
No. Medicare does not pay for the rent or the day-to-day help in assisted living. That help is called custodial care, and Medicare does not cover it. Medicare still pays for your medical care while you live there, like doctor visits, hospital care, and home health visits.
What is the difference between assisted living and a nursing home?
Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. Staff are on hand day and night, but it does not give round-the-clock nursing care. A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home.
Who else pays for assisted living besides Medicare?
Most people pay out of pocket. Medicaid pays for care services in assisted living in many states through waiver programs, but it does not pay the rent. A VA pension called Aid and Attendance can add money each month for veterans who need help with daily tasks. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost.