Personal Care Services in Houston, Texas
Non-medical personal care services in Houston help with bathing, dressing, grooming and daily routines, with support based on the authorized service plan.
Personalized help with essential self-care
When a client needs support with hygiene or everyday routines, reliable personal care can make it easier to remain at home. Our caregivers follow the authorized plan of care and assist only with services permitted under the client’s program.
Personal care may include
Personal care focuses on hands-on help with everyday self-care. The tasks below are examples, not a promise of coverage: the client's assessed needs, program rules and current authorization determine which assistance can be provided.
- Bathing and grooming assistance
- Dressing and undressing support
- Oral hygiene and skin-care routines
- Toileting and personal cleanliness
- Mobility, transferring and positioning assistance
- Feeding support and light meal preparation
- Companionship and encouragement during daily routines
Planning daily support at home
Before getting started, identify the routines where help is needed, such as bathing, getting dressed or moving between a bed and chair. Share the client's ZIP code, health plan and current service authorization with our office so we can discuss permitted tasks and current availability.
Learn how personal care relates to activities of daily living assistance and attendant care. Review insurance and eligibility information and our service area before requesting care.
Primetime provides non-medical personal assistance services (PAS). These services do not include skilled nursing, therapy or medical treatment.
Personal Care Services for Medicaid-eligible children
Texas Medicaid programs may provide personal care services for eligible children under age 21 who need assistance with activities of daily living. Families should use the current state or health-plan process to request an assessment and determine eligibility. Our office can explain how Primetime participates once services are authorized.
Care built around dignity
Personal care is intimate. Our goal is to provide dependable assistance while respecting preferences, routines and privacy. We work to match clients with caregivers who can support the approved needs of the household professionally and consistently.
Frequently asked questions
Who can receive personal care services?
Eligibility depends on the payer or Medicaid program, functional needs and authorization. Primetime serves eligible children, adults and seniors.
Can care be provided at home?
Yes. These services are designed to support clients in the familiar environment of their home.
Do caregivers administer medication?
No. Primetime provides non-medical personal assistance. Medication reminders may be provided when permitted by the service plan, but caregivers do not independently administer medication.
Can personal care be combined with other assistance?
Depending on authorization, personal care can be coordinated with other approved daily-living and attendant services.
Find out what support may be available
Our Houston team can help you understand Primetime’s services and the next steps after eligibility and authorization.