Griswold Home Care for West Houston
Home Care, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Palliative Care & Respite Care · Houston, TX

Griswold Home Care for West Houston

Home Care, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Palliative Care & Respite Care · Houston, TX

Overview of Griswold Home Care for West Houston

Yuri Penaloza worked their way to administrator, over ten-plus years in senior care, starting as a caregiver and eventually taking over day-to-day operations at Griswold Home Care for West Houston. That means the person running things has actually done the hands-on work herself. The office sits at 1011 S Texas 6, Suite 305, in Houston’s Energy Corridor neighborhood.

Getting to that office requires a car. Walk Score lands at 22, firmly car-dependent territory, though again, this is about the office address, not the actual service, since Griswold’s caregivers travel to clients rather than the reverse.

The service list covers the fundamentals well: personal care, companionship, homemaking, and specifically dementia care support for families dealing with that particular challenge. Respite care exists for primary caregivers who need an actual break, not just a promise of one, and around-the-clock care is available for clients whose needs run more intensive. Veterans are served here too, with referral pathways for temporary respite needs built in.

One clear fact worth stating plainly: Griswold Home Care for West Houston is not CMS-certified and doesn’t appear as a Medicare or Medicaid provider. That’s a private-pay situation, and it’s better to know that upfront than discover it later in the process.

What this adds up to is a home care agency built around core personal-care and dementia-support services, run by someone who started in the field, for families ready to work within a private-pay arrangement in West Houston.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 22 / 100 Rank #1062 / 1389Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1062nd 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Personal Care
Companionship
Homemaking
Dementia Care Support
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Managed by Yuri Penaloza

Administrator

Over 10 years of experience

Yuri Penaloza has over 10 years of hands-on experience in senior care and has progressed from compassionate caregiver to dedicated administrator at Griswold Home Care for West Houston. She oversees day-to-day operations, ensuring staff and clients receive attentive, respectful care. Yuri’s leadership is marked by empathy, strong work ethic, and a commitment to fostering a positive, supportive environment for both caregivers and residents.

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Address 1011 S Texas 6 #305, Houston, TX 77077 — 0.91 miles to nearest hospital (Medical Care Center (MCC))

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Home Care in Texas

Griswold Home Care for West Houston is located in Houston, 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 Griswold Home Care for West Houston

What neighborhood is Griswold Home Care for West Houston in?

Griswold Home Care for West Houston is in the Energy Corridor neighborhood.

Is Griswold Home Care for West Houston in a walkable area?

Griswold Home Care for West Houston has a walk score of 22. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are there photos of Griswold Home Care for West Houston?

Yes — there are 2 photos of Griswold Home Care for West Houston in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Griswold Home Care for West Houston?

Griswold Home Care for West Houston is located at 1011 S Texas 6 #305, Houston, TX 77077.

What is the phone number of Griswold Home Care for West Houston?

(832) 598-4131 will put you in contact with the team at Griswold Home Care for West Houston.

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