We’re here to make living at home safer and easier
Elara Caring provides in-home assistance for qualified individuals with a focus on help with activities of daily living, home safety and personal care. This may include bathing, dressing, meal preparation, exercising, grooming, shopping, toileting and more. Our team of professionals includes:
- Personal Care Attendants
- Personal Care Special Attendants
Frequently Asked Questions
Applicants must apply in person at a clinic contracted to provide Primary Health Care (PHC) Services Program. Find a clinic contracted with the PHC Services Program by using their locator at http://txclinics.dshs.texas.gov/chcl, call them at 800.222.3986, or email them at PrimaryHealthCare@hhsc.state.tx.us.
To be a qualified individual you must meet the medical necessity and financial requirements. The program is available to anyone who:
- Is a Texas resident
- Family Care has less restrictions – no medical need or personal care task
- Single $5,000 / Married $6,000 / Resources are not considered with Family Care
- Has an income level for CAS – Community Assistance Services, Primary Home Care
- Single $2,313 (Resources $2,000) / Married $4,626 (Resources $3,000)
- StarKids
- Must be on Medicaid / Must meet functional score of 24+
- Task must include personal care and the need for social environment
- Must have practitioner statement of medical need signed by physician. Task must include personal care
- Must have functional impairment score of 24+
- Must have the need to receive services at a minimum of 6 hours per week
If you don’t qualify for Medicaid, please contact Elara Caring at 833.463.5272 to discuss other possible funding sources. We have several funding sources and would be happy to discuss how you may qualify.
