Home Watch
Home Care & Respite Care · Dallas, TX

Home Watch

Home Care & Respite Care · Dallas, TX

Overview of Home Watch

Home Watch coordinates mobile nursing and personal assistance for seniors across the Far North Dallas neighborhood of Dallas, Texas. Operating for over four decades, the agency specializes in home-based care models that allow individuals to remain in their private residences instead of moving into an institutional facility. The organization also earned a Franchise Customer Experience Certification in 2024 for its service management.

The neighborhood surrounding the agency’s operational center is highly accessible, carrying a walkability score of 72 out of 100. This pedestrian-friendly layout means most local services can be reached on foot.

Field staff delivers customizable services that range from basic companion care and personal hygiene help to skilled nursing, specialized memory care support, short-term caregiver respite, and end-of-life care.

Individuals looking for home-based support can call the Dallas branch to check caregiver availability.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 72 / 100 Rank #108 / 1389Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 108th out of 1389 homes in Texas for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Texas facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Texas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

License Details

CertificationsAccredited by the National Home Watch Association
AccreditationsAccredited by the National Home Watch Association

Safety & Compliance

Safety FeaturesState-of-the-art security systems, confidentiality measures

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsWeekly or bi-weekly home watch checks, concierge services, key holder services, realtor asset services, and customized home watch checklists
Touring HoursMonday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Places of interest near Home Watch

Address 17304 Preston Rd Suite 540, Dallas, TX 75252 — 1.97 miles to nearest hospital (Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano)

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Financial Assistance for
Home Care in Texas

Home Watch is located in Dallas, Texas.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Texas.

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Community Care for the Aged and Disabled (CCAD)

TX Medicaid CCAD

Age 65+ or disabled
General Texas resident, Medicaid-eligible, care need (not always nursing home level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
TX

Large state; rural access challenges.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

Texas Community Care Services

TX CCS

Age 60+
General Texas resident, at risk of decline.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
TX

Limited funding; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Services

Texas AAA Services

Age 60+
General TX resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

28 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels in some areas.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Texas Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General TX resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
TX

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Texas Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TX resident; 2+ ADLs.
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

High rural demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Texas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General TX resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
TX

High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Exemption for Seniors

Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 65+
General TX resident, homeowner (homestead).
Income Limits (2025) None; tax-based eligibility.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

$25,000+ exemption; optional freeze in some counties; saves ~$500-$1,000/year.

Benefits
Tax exemption or freeze (~$500-$1,000/year savings)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Texas SFMNP

Age 60+
General TX resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 via 28 AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Home Watch

What neighborhood is Home Watch in?

Home Watch is in the Far North Dallas neighborhood.

Is Home Watch in a walkable area?

Home Watch has a walk score of 72. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the address of Home Watch?

Home Watch is located at 17304 Preston Rd Suite 540, Dallas, TX 75252.

What is the phone number of Home Watch?

(830) 225-3549 will put you in contact with the team at Home Watch.

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