Non-medical home care in Austin, San Antonio and DallasHome care services
Ten kinds of everyday help, from a friendly visit once a week to round-the-clock care. Mix and match them into one plan, on any schedule, with no contract and no minimum hours.
Explore each service
Choose a service to see what’s included and when families usually start with it.
Companion care
A friendly, reliable person to talk with, share a meal with and get out of the house with. Companion care eases loneliness, keeps the mind active and gives families peace of mind that someone is checking in.
What’s included
- Conversation, cards, puzzles and favorite hobbies
- Walks and light activity
- Outings to church, the library, the senior center or lunch with friends
- Help with letters, photo albums and video calls with family
- Keeping an eye on safety around the house
- A visit log your family can check after each visit
Often a good fit when
- Your parent lives alone and is spending more time by themselves
- You live out of town and want someone checking in regularly
- The days feel long after losing a spouse or giving up driving
Bathing, grooming & dressing
Respectful, hands-on help with personal care, so your loved one feels fresh, comfortable and like themselves. Caregivers follow established routines, respect preferences and protect privacy and dignity.
What’s included
- Help with showers and baths, or standing by for safety
- Hair care, shaving and oral hygiene
- Dressing, and choosing clothes for the day
- Toileting and incontinence care
- Safe transfers in and out of bed, chairs and the shower
- Lotion and skin care to keep skin comfortable
Often a good fit when
- Bathing has become a fall risk
- Arthritis or weakness makes buttons, zippers and shoes hard
- A spouse can no longer safely help with transfers
Meal preparation
Home-cooked meals made the way your loved one likes them, following any diet guidance from their doctor. Caregivers can also shop for groceries and leave the kitchen clean.
What’s included
- Planning meals and writing grocery lists
- Grocery shopping, with or without your loved one
- Cooking breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
- Following diet guidance, such as low-salt or diabetic-friendly meals
- Encouraging fluids and noticing changes in appetite
- Washing dishes and wiping down the kitchen
Often a good fit when
- Meals are being skipped or replaced with snacks
- Using the stove has become unsafe
- A new diet was recommended after a hospital stay
Light housekeeping
A tidy, safe home without the heavy lifting. Caregivers keep up with the everyday chores that get harder with age, and watch for fall hazards while they work.
What’s included
- Laundry, folding and fresh bed linens
- Dishes and kitchen cleanup
- Dusting, vacuuming and sweeping living areas
- Taking out trash and recycling
- Clearing walkways of clutter and tripping hazards
- Watering plants and light pet care
Often a good fit when
- Chores are piling up between family visits
- Bending, reaching and carrying have become risky
- You’d rather spend your visits together than cleaning
Transportation & errands
Safe rides to the places your loved one needs and wants to go, with a caregiver who stays with them. No waiting outside alone for a ride, and no rearranging your work day.
What’s included
- Rides to doctor, dental and therapy appointments
- Pharmacy pickups and grocery runs
- Trips to the salon, church, social clubs and family events
- A steady arm in and out of the car
- Company in the waiting room, and notes to share with family
- Errands to the post office, bank and dry cleaner
Often a good fit when
- Your parent has stopped driving
- Appointments clash with your work schedule
- They need a steady arm, not just a ride
Personal assistance & reminders
Day-to-day help keeping life organized: reminders, routines and the small tasks that keep a household running. This is non-clinical help, so caregivers remind rather than give medications.
What’s included
- Medication reminders at the right times
- Keeping calendars, appointments and routines on track
- Sorting mail and keeping paperwork organized
- Help using phones, tablets and video calls
- Encouragement to stay active and keep up with exercises
- Shopping lists and household supplies
Often a good fit when
- Pills are being missed or taken twice
- Mail and bills are piling up
- Technology is getting in the way of staying in touch
Post-surgery & recuperative care
Extra support for the first days and weeks home from the hospital, surgery or rehab. We handle the daily tasks so your loved one can rest and follow the discharge plan, while their medical team handles the clinical care.
What’s included
- A ride home from the hospital, and help settling in
- Standby help with walking and getting up, to prevent falls
- Bathing, dressing and toileting during recovery
- Meals, fluids and medication reminders
- Rides to follow-up and therapy appointments
- Laundry, light housekeeping and errands
Often a good fit when
- After a joint replacement or other surgery
- After a hospital, rehab or skilled nursing stay
- When the person who usually helps can’t be there
Overnight care
A caregiver in the home through the night, so your loved one isn’t alone if they need help, and the rest of the family can finally sleep.
What’s included
- Evening routine, washing up and getting ready for bed
- Help with nighttime trips to the bathroom
- Repositioning and comfort through the night
- Calm reassurance if they wake up confused or anxious
- Watching for wandering and fall risks
- A gentle start to the morning routine
Often a good fit when
- Nighttime falls or bathroom trips are a worry
- Evenings bring restlessness or confusion
- A spouse is exhausted from being up at night
24/7 care
Round-the-clock support for people who shouldn’t be alone at any hour. Depending on needs, care is covered by caregivers working shifts or by a live-in caregiver, all following one care plan.
What’s included
- Supervision and help at any hour of the day or night
- Personal care, meals, housekeeping and companionship
- Overnight help and fall prevention
- A consistent team who know the routine
- Shift handoffs logged in our app, so nothing gets missed
- Regular updates for the whole family
Often a good fit when
- After a major health change
- When staying home safely depends on constant help
- As an alternative to moving into a facility
Respite care
Take a break, knowing your loved one is in good hands. Respite care covers a few hours, a weekend or a whole trip, so family caregivers can rest, work, travel or simply recharge.
What’s included
- A few hours so you can run errands or keep your own appointments
- Weekend and vacation coverage
- Help while you recover from your own illness or surgery
- The same daily routine your loved one is used to
- Companionship, personal care and meals as needed
- No minimum hours, so you book only what you need
Often a good fit when
- You’re the main caregiver and running on empty
- A trip, wedding or work commitment is coming up
- You need regular time for yourself
Plan a week of care
There are no minimum hours. Pick a common schedule or set your own days and times, then add it to your request.
Hours each day
20hours a week
Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 12 PM
Typical fit: Part-time care
There are no contracts and no minimum hours. With our sliding fee scale, the more hours you book each week, the lower your hourly rate.
Home care or home health?
They sound alike but cover different needs. Keep Safe Care provides non-medical home care, which many families use alongside home health.
What we provide
Non-medical home care
- Covers
- Companionship, bathing and dressing, meals, housekeeping, rides and errands, medication reminders, and overnight, 24/7 and respite care.
- Provided by
- Companion caregivers, personal care assistants, home health aides and CNAs.
- Schedule
- Your choice, from one hour a week to around the clock, for as long as you need it.
- Paying for it
- Usually paid privately. Long-term care insurance and veterans’ benefits can sometimes help.
Medical care
Home health care
- Covers
- Skilled nursing, wound care, injections and IV therapy, and physical, occupational or speech therapy.
- Provided by
- Licensed nurses and therapists, under a doctor’s orders.
- Schedule
- Short visits for a limited period, as ordered by a doctor.
- Paying for it
- Often covered by Medicare or health insurance for people who qualify.
Many families use both: a home health nurse visits for medical needs, and a Keep Safe Care caregiver helps with daily life in between.
Talk with us about care
Tell us what’s going on and we’ll help you figure out the right kind and amount of care. There’s no contract and no minimum.