In-home care
Preferred Care At Home Of San Antonio North
In-home care in San Antonio, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 401 E SONTERRA BLVD STE 375 |
| City | San Antonio |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP code | 78258 |
| County | Bexar |
| Phone | (951) 214-3659 |
| Website | https://preferhome.com/locations/san-antonio-north/ |
| License number | 023022 |
| 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 | March 14, 2024 |
| Licensee | Pcah Paulson Cares 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, Dementia and Alzheimer's care, Live-in care, Transition care, Homemaker care, End-of-life care, Transportation to medical appointments and local activities, Medicare GUIDE Program dementia care navigation with PocketRN — care navigator, 24/7 care team access, respite support |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. |
Preferred Care At Home Of San Antonio North is a non-medical home care agency in San Antonio, TX 78258, in Bexar 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 023022, status LICENSED FACILITY, first licensed 2024-03-14; the current license expires 2027-03-14). 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: 401 E SONTERRA BLVD STE 375, San Antonio, TX 78258. Phone: (951) 214-3659. The license is held by the legal entity Pcah Paulson Cares LLC. The administrator named in the HHSC directory is Jacob Paulson.
Preferred Care at Home of San Antonio North, at 401 E Sonterra Blvd, Suite 375 in San Antonio, provides personal and homemaker care, transportation, companion and respite care, dementia and Alzheimer's care, live-in and transition care, and end-of-life care, and offers the Medicare GUIDE Program with PocketRN for families caring for someone with dementia.
More about this provider
| Preferred Care at Home of San Antonio North provides caregivers throughout San Antonio, TX, helping older adults remain in their own homes with support built around daily routines, with personalized care plans, caregiver matching by personality, experience, and background, a 7-step screening process, and Transparency Room access for schedules, notes, and updates. | |
| Services and programs | Personal care, homemaker care, and safe mobility help; transportation to medical appointments and local activities; respite care and companion care giving family caregivers relief; location service list: Companion Care, Personal Care, Dementia and Alzheimer's Care, Live-in Care, Transition Care, Homemaker Care, End of Life Care, Specialty Care; Medicare GUIDE Program in partnership with PocketRN (a dedicated care navigator and 24/7 care team access, plus respite support, for families caring for someone with dementia) |
| Who it serves | Older adults in San Antonio North / Bexar County (page names Stone Oak, Castle Hills, and Alamo Heights), families caring for someone with dementia, and family caregivers experiencing caregiver burnout |
| Payment types it states | Private pay — site describes its care as private in-home care and states Medicare does not cover long-term custodial care |
| Visiting and contact details | PCAH of San Antonio North, 401 E Sonterra Blvd Ste 375, San Antonio, TX 78258; site phone (210) 436-8713 (site-stated; differs from the roster phone (951) 214-3659); Texas HCSSA license HCO 23022 (matches the roster license number 023022); locally owned by Jake Paulson |
| Website | https://preferhome.com/locations/san-antonio-north/ |
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 Preferred Care At Home Of San Antonio North
Where is Preferred Care At Home Of San Antonio North located?
Preferred Care At Home Of San Antonio North is at 401 E SONTERRA BLVD STE 375, San Antonio, Texas 78258.
What care and services does Preferred Care At Home Of San Antonio North offer?
Preferred Care At Home Of San Antonio North 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, Dementia and Alzheimer's care, Live-in care.
How do I contact Preferred Care At Home Of San Antonio North?
Call Preferred Care At Home Of San Antonio North at (951) 214-3659.
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.