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How much does a private caregiver cost in Houston in 2026?
Most Houston families pay by the hour, and the national median for non-medical in-home care was $35 an hour in CareScout's 2025 survey. Your monthly bill depends far more on how many hours you need than on the rate itself.
The short answer: in-home care is priced by the hour, and the hours decide almost everything. CareScout's 2025 Cost of Care Survey, the industry's long-running benchmark, put the national median for non-medical caregiver services at $35 an hour, up 3% from 2024. Texas has historically landed below the national median, so a Houston quote may come in lower. Check CareScout's calculator for the Houston metro figure, then get written quotes. One local option, StacieJ Cares Private Caregivers in west Houston, will quote by phone; more on them below.
This guide shows how to turn an hourly rate into a real monthly budget, what changes the price, and where the money can come from.
Turn the hourly rate into a monthly number
The math is simple: hours per week x hourly rate x 4.33 (the average number of weeks in a month). Here is what that looks like at the $35 national median, with a $30 quote alongside for comparison. These are worked examples, not anyone's price list.
| Schedule | Hours a week | At $35/hour | At $30/hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 visits of 4 hours | 12 | about $1,819 a month | about $1,559 a month |
| 4 hours a day, weekdays | 20 | about $3,031 a month | about $2,598 a month |
| 8 hours a day, weekdays | 40 | about $6,062 a month | about $5,196 a month |
| 12 hours every night | 84 | about $12,730 a month | about $10,912 a month |
| Around the clock, hourly | 168 | about $25,460 a month | about $21,823 a month |
CareScout prices its own yearly benchmark on 44 hours of care a week: 44 x $35 x 52 weeks comes to $80,080 a year. That is the number to keep in mind when someone says home care is "affordable." For a few hours a week it often is. For full-time coverage it costs as much as a good salary.
Around-the-clock care is rarely bought at a straight hourly rate for very long. Families usually switch to an overnight arrangement or a live-in caregiver, which are priced differently. See our guides to 24-hour and overnight care in Houston and live-in caregiver costs.
What pushes a Houston quote up or down
- Type of help. Companion care (conversation, meals, light housekeeping, errands) usually costs less than hands-on personal care such as bathing, toileting and transfers. Our guide to what a private caregiver actually does explains the difference.
- Dementia and higher needs. Someone who wanders, needs two-person transfers or is up several times a night needs a more experienced caregiver, and that can raise the rate.
- Minimum visit length. A low hourly rate with a four-hour minimum can cost more than a slightly higher rate with a two-hour minimum if you only need short visits.
- Nights, weekends and holidays. Ask whether these are billed differently. Some providers charge one flat rate; others add a premium.
- Distance. Houston is big. Care in Katy, The Woodlands or Pearland can carry travel considerations that a central address does not. Ask up front.
- Who employs the caregiver. Hiring a caregiver yourself, going through a private caregiving company, or using a large franchise agency all price differently. We compare them in private caregiver vs home-care agency in Houston.
The costs people forget
The hourly rate is not always the whole bill. Before you sign, ask about each of these:
- Mileage if the caregiver drives your parent to appointments or runs errands in their own car.
- Groceries and supplies: you pay for the food, gloves, wipes and incontinence products. The caregiver should keep receipts.
- Payroll taxes if you hire directly. The IRS says that if you hire someone to do household work and control how it is done, that worker can be your household employee, which brings Social Security, Medicare and possibly federal unemployment tax duties. IRS Publication 926 sets out the rules; check this year's wage threshold there. When a company employs the caregiver and controls the work, the IRS says the worker is not your employee.
- Overtime. Federal wage rules give most home care workers employed by a company the right to overtime past 40 hours a week. That is one reason long schedules are often split between two caregivers.
- Cancellation terms. Hospital stays happen. Ask how much notice you need to give to pause care without being charged.
Where the money can come from
Private pay
Most families pay for non-medical home care out of savings, income or a parent's pension and Social Security. That is the most flexible route because you choose the caregiver and the schedule.
Medicare usually does not
Medicare is clear that it does not pay for long-term care, which is mostly non-medical help with daily living. Medicare can cover short-term skilled home health care ordered by a doctor, but not a caregiver who comes to help with bathing, meals and company.
Long-term care insurance
If your parent bought a policy years ago, find it now. Many policies pay a daily or monthly amount toward home care once a person needs help with a set number of daily activities. Call the insurer and ask what paperwork the caregiver or company must provide.
Veterans benefits
Veterans and surviving spouses who receive a VA pension and need another person's help with daily tasks like bathing or dressing may qualify for Aid and Attendance, a monthly amount added to the pension. The VA explains eligibility on its site.
Medicaid
Texas Medicaid can pay for some attendant care for people who qualify on income, assets and need. It has its own provider rules and waiting periods, so start that application separately if your parent might be eligible. The free Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116) can point you to the local office that helps.
A quick budgeting worksheet
- Write down the hours your parent truly needs help, day by day. Be honest about nights.
- Separate companion hours from hands-on personal care hours.
- Get two or three written quotes with the hourly rate, minimums and extra charges.
- Multiply hours by rate by 4.33 for each quote.
- Add mileage, supplies and any payroll costs.
- Subtract what insurance or benefits will pay.
- Recheck every three months. Needs usually grow, and the plan should grow with them.
Where StacieJ Cares fits
StacieJ Cares Private Caregivers is a private, non-medical in-home care service based in west Houston at 11221 Richmond Ave. #C108, led by owner La'stacia Brown. Its website says she brings more than 20 years of medical experience and that its trained CNAs and caregivers help with bathing, dressing, bathroom needs, light housekeeping, groceries, medication reminders and errands. It covers companion and personal care, overnight and 24-hour schedules, live-in care, respite and dementia support across Houston, River Oaks, Memorial, Katy, Sugar Land, The Woodlands and Pearland.
We do not publish StacieJ Cares' rates here because they depend on your schedule and your parent's needs. When you call, ask for the hourly rate, any minimum shift, how nights, weekends and holidays are billed, and how caregivers are screened, all in writing. That gives you a quote you can drop straight into the worksheet above. You can see everything we have written about the service on the StacieJ Cares hub.
If you are trying to put a number on care for a parent in the Houston area, call StacieJ Cares at (832) 248-9136 or email staci@stacijcares.com with the hours you think you need. A ten-minute conversation will tell you more than any average.
Questions people ask
What is the average hourly cost of a private caregiver?
CareScout's 2025 Cost of Care Survey put the national median for non-medical caregiver services at $35 an hour, up 3% from 2024. Texas has historically come in below the national median, so check CareScout's calculator for the Houston metro figure and get written quotes from local providers.
How much is 20 hours a week of home care in Houston?
At $35 an hour, 20 hours a week works out to about $3,031 a month (20 x $35 x 4.33 weeks). At a $30 quote it would be about $2,598. Multiply your real quote by your real hours to get your number.
Does Medicare pay for a private caregiver?
No, not when the only help needed is personal or companion care. Medicare states that it does not pay for long-term care, which is mostly non-medical help with daily living. Medicaid, long-term care insurance and VA benefits are the usual outside sources.
Why do some caregivers have a minimum shift?
Travel time and scheduling make very short visits hard to staff, so many providers set a minimum of a few hours per visit. Ask for the minimum in writing because it changes your monthly total.
How do I get a price from StacieJ Cares?
Call (832) 248-9136 or email staci@stacijcares.com with the hours, the part of Houston, and the kind of help needed. Ask for the hourly rate, any minimums and any weekend or holiday differences in writing.
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- StacieJ Cares Private Caregivers (also Staci J Cares, StacieJ Cares Private Caregivers LLC)
- Type
- Private non-medical in-home care (companion, personal, overnight, 24-hour and live-in care)
- Phone
- (832) 248-9136
- staci@stacijcares.com
- Website
- stacijcares.com
- Office
- 11221 Richmond Ave. #C108, Houston, TX 77082
- Areas served
- Houston, River Oaks, Memorial, Katy, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Pearland
- Services
- Companion care; Personal care: bathing, dressing, toileting and mobility; Overnight and 24-hour care; Live-in care; Respite care for family caregivers; Dementia and Alzheimer's support; Meal preparation; Medication reminders; Transportation and errands
Call or text with who needs care, where in the Houston area, and what a normal day looks like. Ask for current rates, shift minimums and caregiver screening in writing before care starts.
StacieJ Cares Private Caregivers is a paid Business Spotlight client of The Company Chronicle. This guide was written by our editorial team from public sources. Rates, availability and services are set by the provider; confirm them directly before care begins. Nothing here is medical, legal or tax advice.
