Assisting Hands Home Care- Northeast San Antonio sends trained, background-checked caregivers into Spring Branch homes. They help with bathing, meals, errands, and company.
We work with families near Mystic Shores and throughout the area. Care can often start the same day you call.
Support near the Bulverde Spring Branch Activity Center
Many older adults in this area spend time at the Bulverde Spring Branch Activity Center. They go for a class, a meal, or just to see neighbors.
When a client lives close to it, a caregiver can walk them over for an activity. A caregiver can also pick up a friend for a visit at home.
Being near a hub like this also means a caregiver can run a quick errand nearby. They can be back in minutes.
Families who want to understand what other local support exists can look at Texas HHS Aging Services for programs that work alongside us. These can run alongside the help we provide at home. We plan care around the rhythm of daily life here, not around a generic schedule.
What our home care visits in Spring Branch cover
A caregiver who visits twice a week can quietly check the floors and bathroom for hazards. This offers fall prevention from caregivers in Spring Branch to someone who has had a close call getting out of the tub.
For an adult child juggling work and a parent’s grocery list, grocery shopping and errands for aging parents means the fridge stays stocked. No extra trip across town is needed.
When keeping up with the house becomes harder than it used to be, light housekeeping for families in Spring Branch keeps the kitchen and bathroom manageable between visits. Each of these fits around whatever else is already happening in the home, not instead of it.
Getting around the area’s rural roads
This area sits along stretches of rural highway. Many homes here have long driveways or sit back from the road.
That matters when a caregiver needs to arrive on time. It also matters when a family needs someone to reach them quickly in an emergency.
Summer heat is also a real concern for anyone with limited mobility. It is also hard on anyone with a health condition that makes it harder to regulate body temperature.
If something happens outside of a scheduled visit, families often end up at Methodist ER Bulverde or at CareNow Urgent Care, Spring Branch. Our caregivers can help get someone ready to go or stay with family at home.
For more detail on what local aging support looks like here, the Alamo Area Agency on Aging (AACOG), Spring Branch details page is a good place to start. It lays out what else is available nearby.
Visits across Mystic Shores and the surrounding roads
We have taken care of many families in the Mystic Shores area, a stretch of homes near Canyon Lake. After heavy rainfall, the lake has seen its water levels come back up. Families there sometimes mention Potter’s Creek as a favorite camping spot nearby.
Homes in Mystic Shores can be spread out, with longer driveways and more distance between neighbors. We build that extra drive time into scheduling.
Housing elsewhere in the area ranges from single-story ranch homes to properties with a few steps up to the front door. We ask about layout during the first visit so a caregiver knows what to expect before they arrive.
Who oversees care in Spring Branch
Nancy Wilch, MSN, RN, Director of Nursing.
Troy Wilch, Founder.
Licensed by the State of Texas, license #023668.
Every visit in Spring Branch is scheduled and supervised out of this office.
A home care team Spring Branch can check up on
Nancy Wilch, MSN, RN, Director of Nursing, oversees how care plans are written and reviewed for clients in Spring Branch. Plans are built around what a person needs day to day, then checked back in on as those needs change.
If something comes up outside of a scheduled visit, a family can call our office. There is no need to wait until the next shift.
Caregivers are bonded and insured. Our office also includes a Certified Long-Term Care Advocate who can help a family sort through a long-term care claim.
From Spring Branch to our office
From Spring Branch to 32685 US-281, Bulverde, TX 78163
- Head east on County Rd 71/Spring Branch Rd toward Hwy 281 N (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto Hwy 281 S (7.5 mi)
7.6 miles, about 9 minutes.
Common question families ask:
Does your office serve Spring Branch and the towns around it
Yes. We serve Spring Branch along with Bulverde, Canyon Lake, Garden Ridge, Boerne, and New Braunfels. We also reach other nearby towns on our list, including Shavano Park and Stone Oak. If your address falls inside that area, we can set up care there.
How is the cost of home care figured for a Spring Branch family
Families pay our office directly for the hours of care they schedule. The total depends on how many hours and what kind of help is needed each week.
Many families also use a long-term care insurance policy to cover some of that cost. Veterans and surviving spouses may be able to use a VA Aid and Attendance benefit toward care as well. The VA pays that benefit to the family.
How long does it take a caregiver to get to Spring Branch
Spring Branch is part of our regular service area, and our caregivers travel there often. We schedule shifts with enough lead time for a caregiver to arrive on time. That holds even with the drive along rural roads in this area.
Will Medicare pay for a caregiver to help at home
Medicare generally does not pay for non-medical help like bathing, meals, or companionship at home. It covers skilled nursing or therapy visits ordered by a doctor for a specific medical need. Home care of the kind we provide is a separate, private service families arrange directly.
Can a caregiver come at night or on a weekend
Yes. We offer 24-hour care, with caregivers covering shifts around the clock, including nights, weekends, and holidays. A family can set a schedule that matches whatever hours are hardest to manage alone.
How are your caregivers screened before they start
Every caregiver goes through a background check before being matched with a family, and our caregivers are bonded and insured. Nancy Wilch, MSN, RN, is involved in training caregivers. She makes sure they know how to handle the specifics of each client’s care plan.
Will a caregiver drive my parent to appointments or church
Caregivers can accompany clients to appointments, errands, or church, typically using the client’s own vehicle. We can talk through the details of a specific trip or standing weekly errand. That happens when we set up the care plan.
Talk to us about care in Spring Branch
Call (210) 405-4059 or contact us about care and we will set up a free in-home visit. There is no cost and no obligation to hire us.
For a fever, a fall, or a sudden change, call the doctor or 911 first.
Nearby areas we also serve
We also cover the towns close by, including our Boerne page and visits in Bulverde. We also drive to Canyon Lake caregivers, plus Shavano Park and Stone Oak. You can see all the communities we cover if you want the full list.
