Right at Home San Antonio
8700 Crownhill Boulevard, Ste 304, San Antonio, TX, 78209
4.8
(67 reviews)
"Great communication, friendly, and accommodating to our needs. ..."
READ MORESan Antonio may appeal to seniors in part because there is no state income tax, meaning Social Security and other retirement income aren’t taxed. The city also has a lower cost of living than the state and national averages, and it is ranked 17th out of more than 1,200 incorporated cities statewide on Caring’s 2022 Senior Living Report. Seniors benefit from access to top health facilities such as Methodist Hospital and Baptist Medical Center. According to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey, San Antonio’s home care cost mirrors the state average and home health care costs at $4,576. Home care provides personal care but not skilled nursing services, which are included in home health care.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the San Antonio area – complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.
8700 Crownhill Boulevard, Ste 304, San Antonio, TX, 78209
4.8
(67 reviews)
"Great communication, friendly, and accommodating to our needs. ..."
READ MORE910 Gruene Rd, Building 5A, New Braunfels, TX, 78130
5.0
(48 reviews)
"Home Instead was a godsend to my family during a very difficult time. The care they provided my mother was so appreciated. Ramona and Bernadette in particular were so kind to my mom as well as helpful to me as they allowed me to work from home and..."
READ MORE7925 Jones Branch Dr., Suite LL 140, Mclean, VA, 22102
4.1
(28 reviews)
"We've been using HomeCare.com for Mom. Everything's been great. Any time I need something done I just contact them and they get it done. If I need a different caregiver, they find a replacement pretty fast. Everything's catered to us. We use them fou..."
READ MORE4466 Lockhill Selma Rd, Suite 101, San Antonio, TX, 78249
4.7
(16 reviews)
"We have had very good caregivers. My husband balked at first until he experienced the kindness of each person they sent. They would sit down and visit with him (he loves the social interaction), they would be sure he got lunch/dinner and was comforta..."
READ MORE14855 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TX, 78212
5.0
(6 reviews)
"I signed up two agencies, one for weekdays and one for weekends. I dropped the weekend agency who is listed on this site because of lateness of caregivers and one caregiver left her shift and did not return. I have had very good service with Always B..."
READ MORE24137 Boerne Stage Rd, San Antonio, TX, 78255
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Senior Buddies is doing a good job overall. The things I've noticed about them is that they're very organized, and probably the most organized among the agencies I have worked with so far. I like the fact that their office staff can fill in if someon..."
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900 Isom Road , San Antonio, TX, 78216
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We are using FirstLight Home Care - San Antonio, TX. They are very responsive. That was the very first call I received and I'm satisfied with the CNA that provides the care for my wife. The billing is fine. They're open to my schedule and we're skipp..."
READ MORE3355 Cherry Ridge, Ste 104, San Antonio, TX, 78230
4.6
(5 reviews)
"They gather information and work hard to find a match. We are happy and our Father is delighted. The response time for calls is fast I recommend them for your elder relatives. The staff are uniformed, polite and happy. It is very difficult to g..."
READ MORE6391 DeZavala Rd #104, San Antonio, TX, 78249
"Welcome to Visiting Angels San Antonio TX! We are a locally owned and operated senior home care agency serving families in Alamo Heights, Hi..."
READ MORE5282 Medical Dr #420 , San Antonio, TX, 78229
"Compassionate care and Extraordinary service. Receive comprehensive, empathetic care in the comfort and safety of your own home. As the ..."
READ MORE8535 Wurzbach Suite 108 , San Antonio, TX, 78240
"Beyond Faith Homecare, Part of the LifeCare Home Health Family of Companies, provides solutions for Seniors who need care in their home. ..."
READ MORE5460 Babcock Rd , San Antonio, TX, 78240
"Promise Senior Solutions was started with the idea that seniors deserve affordable, and dependable care. We are a service company dedicated ..."
READ MORE110 E. Houton Street, San Antonio, TX, 78205
"At A Family That Cares in San Antonio, TX, we bring heartwarming compassion and dedicated care to seniors in the comfort of their homes. We’..."
READ MORE702 Donaldson Ave, San Antonio, TX, 78201
"Kind Human Senior Care of San Antonio, TX provides professional kind humans, senior home care services in your loved one’s home. All Caregiv..."
READ MORE146 Broomweed Circle , Spring Branch, TX, 78070
"At Seniors Helping Seniors® Spring Branch in-home care services, we understand and appreciate the unique challenges that come with age. That..."
READ MORE7710 West Interstate 10 San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 78230
4.3
(221 reviews)
"I had the pleasure of having Keyla, my LVN, come to my home and take care of me during my knee recovery. She was very thorough, caring, and informative with my treatment and providing answers to my questions. Keyla took all my vitals, checked my inci..."
READ MORE901 NE Interstate 410 Loop Ste 300, PO BOX 1120, Suite 300, San Antonio, TX, 78209
4.4
(201 reviews)
"The caring staff took 24-hour care of my mother for two months, until she died. I was pleased with their transparency in documenting their time as well as services rendered. The staff made a difficult time bearable...."
READ MORE7000 North Mopac Expressway, Suite 200, Austin, TX, 78731
4.3
(102 reviews)
"Synergy HomeCare is very good. They provide assistance to my mother in bathing, going to the restroom, fixing her pillows, helping her go to sleep, and those sorts of things. We have multiple caregivers, and they vary in skill level. Some are very go..."
READ MORE10715 Gulfdale St, Suite 250, San Antonio, TX, 78216
4.6
(47 reviews)
"warm, professional, caring in-home companion and service to our mom, who wishes to remain in her home. All at our local San Antonio Synergy have been warm, caring, and professional, and have provided much needed help to me and my siblings. Especial..."
READ MORE2101 Lockhill Selma Road, Suite 204, San Antonio, TX, 78213
4.8
(32 reviews)
San Antonio’s average cost of home care is $4,576, per the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This rate matches the state average, but it’s lower than the national average by nearly $400 per month. Average home care costs vary widely throughout the state, with San Antonio’s average much higher than Laredo’s $2,995 but only slightly more than Victoria’s $4,338. Conversely, its cost is almost $300 less than Dallas’ average of $4,862 and just over $600 lower than Austin’s price of $5,196.
Tucson
$5,434
Arizona
$5,339
The United States
$4,957
Yuma
$4,290
Phoenix
$5,958
Prescott Valley
$5,053
Flagstaff
$6,673
San Antonio’s least costly senior care option is adult day health care at only $856 per month. However, it requires attending programs with other participants. Home care and home health care cost the same, at $4,576. While both offer in-home care, home health care includes medical services provided by a registered nurse or therapist. Assisted living is less expensive than home care by more than $1,000, but seniors must join a residential community. Nursing home care costs the most at $5,232, but provides round-the-clock nursing care.
Home Care
$5,434
Home Health Care
$5,482
Adult Day Health Care
$2,058
Assisted Living
$4,050
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$6,601
Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help for paying for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.
Seniors in San Antonio can find numerous programs to help them save money, improve their homes and remain independent as they age in place. These programs are offered through government entities and nonprofit agencies and include everything from home-delivered meals to property tax exemptions.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Bexar Area Agency on Aging | (866) 231-4922 | BAAA provides various services to seniors throughout San Antonio and Bexar County, including care coordination for those aged 60 or older, plus nutrition and transportation services. It also offers caregiver support for those caring for senior relatives. |
Alamo Area Council of Governments’ Weatherization Assistance | (210) 362-5282 | AACOG’s Weatherization Assistance program helps low-income seniors and other individuals struggling with high energy costs by installing energy conservation measures. Assistance may include installing additional insulation, weather-stripping and caulking. It may also encompass window glass repair and replacement of HVAC, space heaters, window air conditioners and gas water heaters that aren’t operating efficiently. |
Texas Comptroller | (210) 342-2300 | Homeowners aged 65 or older qualify for several property tax exemptions in San Antonio. Senior residents may apply for a $40,000 homestead exemption for school district taxes available to all homeowners, plus an additional $10,000 specifically for seniors and disabled individuals. They may also claim a $3,000 exemption for a county special tax on flood control and farm-to-market roads. |
Meals on Wheel San Antonio | (210) 735-5115 | Through a public/private partnership, MOW San Antonio provides home-delivered meals to homebound seniors. Volunteers deliver meals for breakfast, lunch and the weekend, including hot lunches and breakfast food items and/or specialty-made frozen meals. MOW also delivers pet food the third weekend of every month through its AniMeals add-on program. |
Blueprint Ministries | (210) 533-2761 | Blueprint Ministries repairs and renovates homes for seniors on low incomes, people with disabilities and veterans in San Antonio at no cost. Applicants must live within the service areas, live in the home being repaired and meet income eligibility. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – often times it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.
If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.