In-home care
Careage Homecare
In-home care in Temple, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 4016 SOUTH 31ST SUITE 100 |
| City | Temple |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP code | 76502 |
| County | Bell |
| Phone | (254) 780-9864 |
| Website | https://careagehomecare.com/ |
| careagecare@gmail.com | |
| License number | 010501 |
| 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 | June 1, 2006 |
| Licensee | Smithwalter Company, 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. |
Careage Homecare is a non-medical home care agency in Temple, TX 76502, in Bell 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 010501, status LICENSED FACILITY, first licensed 2006-06-01; the current license expires 2028-05-31). 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: 4016 SOUTH 31ST SUITE 100, Temple, TX 76502. Phone: (254) 780-9864. The license is held by the legal entity Smithwalter Company, LLC. The administrator named in the HHSC directory is Vickie Smith.
The agency states its team gets to know each client, learning their preferences and what kind of help they need, so clients can continue to live out their independence.
More about this provider
| CareAge HomeCare is a small, locally owned non-medical home care agency founded 19 years ago, providing senior home care services in Temple and Killeen, Texas. | |
| Services and programs | Non-medical in-home senior care; custom service plans based on each client's needs, abilities, and preferences |
| Who it serves | Seniors in Temple, Texas and Killeen, Texas |
| Accreditation | BBB Accredited Business with A+ rating (as displayed on the site) |
| Visiting and contact details | Phone (254) 780-9864; Email careagecare@gmail.com; Temple, TX 76502 |
| Website | https://careagehomecare.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 Careage Homecare
Where is Careage Homecare located?
Careage Homecare is at 4016 SOUTH 31ST SUITE 100, Temple, Texas 76502.
What care and services does Careage Homecare offer?
Careage Homecare 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 Careage Homecare?
Call Careage Homecare at (254) 780-9864.
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.