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Private caregiver near me in Houston: which areas does StacieJ Cares serve?
StacieJ Cares Private Caregivers works out of west Houston and serves Houston, River Oaks, Memorial, Katy, Sugar Land, The Woodlands and Pearland. Here is what distance means for scheduling, what to ask about travel and shift minimums, and which local aging office serves each area.
If you are searching "private caregiver near me" for a parent in the Houston area, StacieJ Cares Private Caregivers is a non-medical in-home care service based in west Houston at 11221 Richmond Ave. #C108 (77082), led by owner La'stacia Brown. It lists Houston, River Oaks, Memorial, Katy, Sugar Land, The Woodlands and Pearland as its service areas. Below is what each area looks like from that west Houston base, what distance means for scheduling and cost, and the local aging office that serves each one.
Why "near me" matters in home care
With in-home care, the caregiver travels to you, every shift. In a metro as spread out as Houston, that affects three things families feel directly:
- Reliability: a caregiver with a shorter commute is less likely to be late when the Katy Freeway or the 610 Loop backs up.
- Shift length: providers often set longer minimum visits for farther addresses, because a one-hour visit after a long drive is hard to staff.
- Backup coverage: if the regular caregiver is sick, it is easier to send a replacement nearby.
None of that means a farther address cannot be served well. It means you should ask about it upfront.
Areas served, at a glance
Drive times below are rough routing estimates from the Richmond Avenue office with no traffic. Houston rush hour can easily double them, so treat them as a starting point, not a promise.
Houston (west and southwest)
The office sits in west Houston near Beltway 8 and the Westpark Tollway, so the Westchase, Alief, Briar Forest and Mission Bend areas are close by. These are the easiest addresses to staff for short or frequent visits.
Memorial
About 7 miles, roughly 15 minutes without traffic. Memorial and the Memorial Villages are just north of the office, between Westheimer Road and I-10. Many older homes here have stairs and pools, so mention both when you describe the house.
River Oaks
About 13 miles, roughly 20 minutes without traffic, inside the 610 Loop. Westheimer and US-59 traffic can make inside-the-Loop arrival times less predictable at peak hours; agree on a realistic start time and a call-ahead rule.
Sugar Land
About 10 miles, roughly 18 minutes without traffic, southwest along US-59 or the Beltway in Fort Bend County.
Katy
About 18 miles, roughly 27 minutes without traffic, west along the Westpark Tollway or I-10. Katy spans Harris, Fort Bend and Waller counties, which matters for public programs (see below).
Pearland
About 27 miles, roughly 35 minutes without traffic, to the south, mostly in Brazoria County. Ask about minimum shift length and any travel charge.
The Woodlands
About 42 miles, roughly 55 minutes without traffic, to the north in Montgomery County. This is the longest drive in the service area. Longer shifts, overnights or live-in arrangements are often the most practical fit here; ask the provider what works best.
What to ask about travel, minimums and scheduling
- Do you serve my parent's exact address? (Give the full address or ZIP.)
- What is the minimum number of hours per visit and per week for that area?
- Is there a travel or mileage charge, including for driving my parent to appointments or errands?
- What time window can you reliably promise for arrival, and will the caregiver call if delayed?
- Who covers if the regular caregiver cannot come, and how far away is the backup?
- What happens during flooding, hurricanes or a power outage? Will the caregiver stay, or how will you check in?
- Can you put the rate, minimums and any charges in writing before we start?
Your local aging office, by area
Public programs are split by county, which confuses many families in the Houston area.
- Harris County (Houston, River Oaks, Memorial, and the Harris County parts of Katy, Pearland and the north side): Harris County Area Agency on Aging, 832-393-4301, part of the Houston Health Department. It serves adults 60 and older and their caregivers, including caregiver support with information and respite services.
- Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, Waller and other surrounding counties (Sugar Land, The Woodlands, most of Pearland, parts of Katy): H-GAC Area Agency on Aging, 1-800-437-7396, run by the Houston-Galveston Area Council.
- Anywhere in the U.S.: the Eldercare Locator, 1-800-677-1116, a public service of the Administration for Community Living, can point you to the right local office, which helps if you are arranging care from out of state.
- Dementia: the Alzheimer's Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter covers greater Houston; its 24/7 Helpline is 800-272-3900.
- Respite: Texas HHS runs Take Time Texas, an online search for respite providers.
Have this ready for the first call
- Your parent's full address, including gate codes or parking instructions.
- The days and hours you want covered, and whether nights are needed.
- What help is needed: company and meals, bathing and dressing, mobility, dementia supervision, rides.
- Pets, stairs, a pool, smoking in the home, or anything else a caregiver should know.
- Doctors, pharmacy, and any home health nurse or therapist already involved.
- Who in the family makes decisions, and how they want updates.
With that list in hand, a provider can tell you quickly whether the schedule works for your parent's area and what it will cost.
Arranging care from out of town
Many adult children live in Dallas, Austin or another state while a parent stays in Houston. If that is you:
- Ask for a written report after each shift by text or email.
- Have one local contact (a neighbor, friend or relative) who can stop by in an emergency.
- Share the care plan, doctors, pharmacy and medication list with the provider in writing.
- Schedule a regular call with the provider, weekly at first.
- Keep your own copy of keys and door codes, and agree who else has them.
What services are available in each area
StacieJ Cares lists the same services across its service area: companion care; personal care such as bathing, dressing, toileting and mobility; overnight and 24-hour care; live-in care; respite for family caregivers; dementia and Alzheimer's support; meal preparation; medication reminders; and transportation and errands. If you are not sure which level you need, start with what a private caregiver actually does, or read our guides to 24-hour and overnight care and what a private caregiver costs in Houston.
Medicare does not pay for custodial care when it is the only care needed, or for 24-hour-a-day care at home, so most families pay privately for this kind of help.
Where StacieJ Cares fits
StacieJ Cares Private Caregivers is led by La'stacia Brown, who, according to the company's website, has more than 20 years of medical experience; the site says its trained CNA and caregiver staff help with bathing, dressing, bathroom needs, light housekeeping, groceries, medication reminders and errands. With its office in west Houston, it covers Houston, River Oaks, Memorial, Katy, Sugar Land, The Woodlands and Pearland.
When you call, give your parent's full address and the hours you need, and ask for the rate, minimum shift length, any travel charge, how caregivers are screened, and how backup coverage works, in writing.
Looking for a caregiver near your parent? Call StacieJ Cares at (832) 248-9136 or email staci@stacijcares.com with the neighborhood or ZIP code and the schedule you have in mind.
Questions people ask
Which Houston areas does StacieJ Cares serve?
StacieJ Cares lists Houston, River Oaks, Memorial, Katy, Sugar Land, The Woodlands and Pearland. If your parent lives elsewhere in the metro, call and ask.
Does distance change the cost of in-home care?
It can. Some providers set longer minimum shifts or a travel charge for farther areas, and short visits are harder to staff across long drives. Ask for the rate, the minimum hours per visit and any travel or mileage charge in writing for your parent's address.
Which Area Agency on Aging serves my parent?
Inside Harris County (Houston, River Oaks, Memorial and parts of Katy, Pearland and The Woodlands area), it is the Harris County Area Agency on Aging, 832-393-4301. In Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, Waller and the other surrounding counties, it is the H-GAC Area Agency on Aging, 1-800-437-7396.
How quickly can care start?
It depends on the provider's schedule and how many hours you need. Call with the address, the days and hours, and the type of help, and ask for a start date and a first-visit plan in writing.
Is StacieJ Cares a medical provider?
No. It provides non-medical home care: companion and personal care, overnight, 24-hour and live-in care, respite, dementia support, meals, medication reminders and transportation. Skilled nursing comes from licensed nurses or a home health agency.
Sources and further reading
Talk to StacieJ Cares Private Caregivers
Tell StacieJ Cares who needs care, where in the Houston area, and what a normal day looks like. Ask for current rates, minimum shift lengths and caregiver screening in writing before care starts.
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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.
