Family Tree Private Care – San Antonio
Family Tree Private Care – San Antonio
Family Tree Private Care – San Antonio is a Home Care Agency in Texas
Family Tree Private Care… is a Home Care Agency in Texas
Overview of Family Tree Private Care – San Antonio
Family Tree Private Care is an exceptional in-home care provider that offers Care Giving, Private Nursing, and Care Management. With a team comprised of professional caregivers, private nurses, care managers, advisors, and dedicated people, Family Tree ensures a better quality of life within the comfort of home. Providing care for over a decade, Family Tree also provides long-term insurance and round-the-clock nursing support.
Family Tree combines compassion and professionalism in delivering the utmost care that seniors deserve. Assistance and care recognized in the industry, Family Tree Care fosters a family-like relationship with the team and seniors.
Ellen McClellan Mertz, RN, is the Executive Director who brought her extensive nursing and leadership experience to Family Tree Private Care in 2019, founding the San Antonio branch. With a background spanning geriatrics to neonatal intensive care and prior leadership at Nix HealthCare System, Ellen is passionate about improving home care quality. She is a Registered Nurse and member of the Aging Life Care Association, dedicated to delivering compassionate, quality care.
14 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 59 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Contact:
Mr. Alex Bonetti, Owner
Types of Care at Family Tree Private Care – San Antonio
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Family Tree Private Care - San Antonio Reviews
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Judy Byrnes
The staff at Family Tree Private Care - San Antonio have expressed professionalism, they are efficient, and caring.What do you like most about living here?
Answer: clean
Are there enough caregivers to handle the residents' needs, especially during emergencies?
Answer: Yes
Are the common areas pleasant and comfortable for socializing or relaxing?
Answer: Yes
How would you rate the quality and variety of the meals? (1-5)
Answer: 5
Are special diets handled well?
Answer: Yes
Is the dining schedule flexible enough to meet your preferences?
Answer: Yes
How do you feel about the level of social interaction available with other residents?
Answer:
How was the units offered in this community?
Answer:
Do you feel safe living in this community?
Answer: Yes
How well do you think the community handles emergencies or unexpected events?
Answer: Very well.
Are there any hidden fees or unexpected charges?
Answer: No
Would you recommend this community to others looking for senior living options?
Answer: Yes
Is there anything you wish you knew before moving in?
Answer: No
The staff at Family Tree Private Care - San Antonio have expressed professionalism, they are efficient, and caring.What do you like most about living here?
Answer: clean
Are there enough caregivers to handle the residents' needs, especially during emergencies?
Answer: Yes
Are the common areas pleasant and comfortable for socializing or relaxing?
Answer: Yes
How would you rate the quality and variety of the meals? (1-5)
Answer: 5
Are special diets handled well?
Answer: Yes
Is the dining schedule flexible enough to meet your preferences?
Answer: Yes
How do you feel about the level of social interaction available with other residents?
Answer:
How was the units offered in this community?
Answer:
Do you feel safe living in this community?
Answer: Yes
How well do you think the community handles emergencies or unexpected events?
Answer: Very well.
Are there any hidden fees or unexpected charges?
Answer: No
Would you recommend this community to others looking for senior living options?
Answer: Yes
Is there anything you wish you knew before moving in?
Answer: No
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10.9 miles from city center
901 NE Interstate 410 Loop Suite 300, San Antonio, TX 78209
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Texas Seniors
Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community Care for the Aged and Disabled (CCAD)
TX Medicaid CCAD
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Large state; rural access challenges.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.
Texas Community Care Services
- General: Age 60+, Texas resident, at risk of decline.
- Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
- Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
- TX Specifics: Limited funding; high demand in urban areas.
- Services: 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
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+, TX resident; no income/asset limits.
- Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged.
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- TX Specifics: 28 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels in some areas.
- Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Texas Medicare Savings Program
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Texas Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)
- General: Age 60+ prioritized, TX resident, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- TX Specifics: Priority for elderly/disabled; covers gas, electric, propane.
- Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max).
Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Texas Family Caregiver Support Program
- 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 Specifics: High rural demand; includes grandparent caregivers.
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Texas SCSEP
Official government program page
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, TX resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified.
- TX Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Texas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Property Tax Exemption for Seniors
Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+, TX resident, homeowner (homestead).
- Income Limits (2025): None; tax-based eligibility.
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- TX Specifics: $25,000+ exemption; optional freeze in some counties; saves ~$500-$1,000/year.
- Services: Tax exemption or freeze (~$500-$1,000/year savings).
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
Texas SFMNP
- General: Age 60+, TX resident, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- TX Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 via 28 AAAs.
- Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Texas Seniors
TX Medicaid CCAD
Community Care for the Aged and Disabled (CCAD)
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:Large state; rural access challenges.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.
TX CCS
Texas Community Care Services
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, Texas resident, at risk of decline.
- Income Limits:~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
- Asset Limits:$5,000 (individual).
- TX Specifics:Limited funding; high demand in urban areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Texas AAA Services
Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Services
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, TX resident; no income/asset limits.
- Income Limits (2025):None; donations encouraged.
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- TX Specifics:28 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels in some areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.
Texas Medicare Savings Program
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Texas Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ prioritized, TX resident, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025):~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- TX Specifics:Priority for elderly/disabled; covers gas, electric, propane.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max).
Texas Family Caregiver Support Program
Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Requirements:
- 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 Specifics:High rural demand; includes grandparent caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
Texas SCSEP
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, TX resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified.
- TX Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Texas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics:High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption
Property Tax Exemption for Seniors
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, TX resident, homeowner (homestead).
- Income Limits (2025):None; tax-based eligibility.
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- TX Specifics:$25,000+ exemption; optional freeze in some counties; saves ~$500-$1,000/year.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Tax exemption or freeze (~$500-$1,000/year savings).
Texas SFMNP
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, TX resident, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- TX Specifics:Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 via 28 AAAs.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.
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