Family Guides
Senior Care Resources for San Antonio Families
Independent organizations that can help you verify providers, check benefits, and find support in Bexar County.
The resources below are government agencies, benefits programs, and nonprofit organizations. They are listed for informational purposes only. This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or a representative of any of them, and it is not a government resource.
Aging and area agencies
- Alamo Area Agency on Aging, part of the Alamo Area Council of Governments, serving Bexar and surrounding counties with benefits counseling and caregiver support
- Bexar County and City of San Antonio Department of Human Services senior programs, including senior centers and nutrition programs
- Eldercare Locator, a national service that connects families to local aging services by ZIP code
Verifying providers and facilities
- Texas Health and Human Services long-term care provider search, for licensed home and community support services agencies, assisted living, and nursing facilities in Texas
- Medicare Care Compare, for Medicare-certified home health agencies and skilled nursing facilities
- Texas Long-Term Care Ombudsman, for concerns about care in licensed facilities
Benefits and financial programs
- Medicare.gov, for coverage rules, plan comparison, and home health criteria
- Texas Medicaid and CHIP Services, for eligibility and attendant care programs
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, including Aid and Attendance, plus Bexar County veterans service officers
- Social Security Administration, for benefits and representative payee questions
Condition-specific and caregiver support
- Alzheimer's Association, San Antonio and South Texas chapter, for education, support groups, and a 24/7 helpline
- Parkinson's and stroke support groups active in the San Antonio area
- Family Caregiver Alliance and AARP caregiving resources for practical planning tools
- Local hospital social work and discharge planning departments, which can identify community resources during a transition
How to use these resources
Use government tools to verify anything a provider tells you about licensing or certification. Use the area agency on aging and hospital social workers to find programs you may not know exist. Use condition-specific organizations for education and peer support, which families consistently report as the most valuable and most overlooked resource.
Contact information and program details change, so confirm current details with each organization directly.
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Tell us what is happening at home in San Antonio and we will explain which type of in-home care fits, what it typically involves, and what to expect next.