The 8 Best In-Home Care Agencies in Austin, TX

Aging at home in Austin

Austin passed one million residents in the latest estimates, and it remains one of the younger big cities in Texas, with under one in ten residents aged 65 or older. That makes aging at home here a distinct experience. Older Austinites live in long-established areas like Clarksville and South Austin, in downtown high-rises, and in newer southwest subdivisions such as Circle C Ranch. Housing costs have climbed with the city's growth, so many seniors choose to stay in homes they have held for decades rather than move, often with family living some distance away.

9.5% of residents are 65 or older. Source: 2020 Census, via Wikipedia; Austin is a young city, older adults are a smaller share than the Texas average.

Neighborhoods and nearby towns

In Austin, families ask about care in Downtown, Clarksville, East Austin, South Congress, North Central Austin and Circle C Ranch.

Agencies listed here also commonly serve nearby Georgetown, Bastrop, San Marcos, Hutto and Taylor. Confirm each agency's service area before you sign.

Familiar places in Austin

Care that fits the routines of home often means getting to the places that matter: Texas State Capitol, University of Texas Main Building and Tower, Zilker Park, Barton Springs, Lady Bird Lake and McKinney Falls State Park.

Planning care in Austin

Austin summers are long and very hot, with July and August highs often reaching 95 degrees or more, so cooling and hydration routines are a real part of planning daily care. Winters are mild, but the rare ice storm can shut the city down and knock out power, so a backup plan for a few days at home is worthwhile. Housing ranges from downtown high-rise condos to single-family homes, and the city has relaxed zoning to allow more small units. CapMetro runs buses, rapid lines and a rail line, though most families still drive across a spread-out city.

Local resources

• After a hospital stay. If a family member is discharged from St. David's HealthCare and Ascension Seton, ask the discharge planner about private-duty help at home, and choose the agency yourself from this list.