Heart Disease Care at Home · Houston

Heart disease home care in Houston.

Cardiac care that keeps the daily weight log, the sodium count, and the medication routine on track.

Heart failure readmits 1 in 4 Medicare patients within 30 days. Most of those readmissions are about salt, fluids, and missed medications, not the heart itself. We make sure the boring work happens.

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No.1
In Houston
Activated Insights · 2025
1 in 4
CHF readmissions
within 30 days (CMS, 2024)
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A note to families

If you're reading this, you've probably already had the cardiology conversation about diet and meds.

  • A daily weight that creeps up two pounds between visits.
  • Ankles that puff by evening.
  • A medication list nobody quite has memorised yet.

You don't have to be the salt-and-fluid police anymore. We do the daily work that cardiologists wish more families could. When you call, you'll speak with a nurse, not a salesperson.

What matters most

What heart-disease care really needs.

Daily weight and BP logs

A 2-3 pound jump in a day usually means fluid retention. We catch it before it becomes the ER.

Sodium-restricted meals

Most heart-failure readmissions trace back to sodium. We cook to a 2g sodium-day routinely.

Cardiac medication discipline

Diuretics, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, anticoagulants, every dose, every day, never missed.

Why nurse-supervised matters

In heart disease, the difference is what gets weighed and what gets called in.

A general caregiver helps. A nurse-trained care manager sees the early signs of decompensation and acts before they become emergency-room signs. Two of our care managers are former Neuro ICU nurses from Houston Methodist, and our caregivers track the daily metrics cardiology cares about.

Weight gain over 2 lbs in a day

An early sign of fluid retention. We track and report before it becomes the hospital.

Sodium creeping in

Hidden salt in restaurant meals, prepared foods, and seasonings sneaks past everyone. We notice and adjust.

Missed diuretic or anticoagulant

One missed Lasix can cost an admission. One missed Eliquis can cause a clot. We don't miss.

New shortness of breath or chest tightness

A jump in shortness of breath while flat in bed is heart failure until proven otherwise, same-day cardiology call.

Your care team

The nurses behind your care plan.

Every family is assigned a dedicated care manager who stays involved as needs change. Two of our three care managers are former Neuro ICU nurses from Houston Methodist.

Andrew Harris, RN

Andrew Harris, RN

Clinical Director
What gets noticed at home keeps you out of the hospital.
  • Former Neuro ICU nurse, Houston Methodist
  • Charge Nurse, Barnes-Jewish
  • Owner of Homewatch CareGivers Houston Galleria
Kimberly Pierce, RN

Kimberly Pierce, RN

Care Manager
Small changes often tell us the most.
  • 16+ yrs Neuro ICU
  • Charge Nurse, Houston Methodist
  • Houston Chronicle Top 150 Nurses
Chandeep Sharma, CSA

Chandeep Sharma, CSA

Care Manager
No family should have to navigate this alone.
  • 20+ yrs Houston senior care
  • Certified Senior Advisor
  • Alternate Administrator

Every client is assigned a named care manager, not a rotating coordinator. See our full team →

Our role in cardiac care

Heart disease is a team. We're the daily discipline at home.

We don't replace your cardiologist or your home-health nurse. We make sure the plan they wrote actually happens, every day, on the scale, on the plate, on the schedule.

What we do

Day-to-day cardiac support

Daily weight and BP, sodium-restricted meals, medication tracking, gentle exercise, sleep protection, and the watchful eye for decompensation.

WHAT WE MANAGE

Symptoms, vitals, and trends

Care managers track the daily metrics, flag concerning trends to cardiology, and adjust the home routine the same day prescribers adjust meds.

What we coordinate

Cardiology, cardiac rehab, home health

We carry cardiac rehab exercises into ordinary days, drive to appointments, and keep the care team aligned.

Day to day

What heart-disease care actually looks like.

Cardiac care at home isn't dramatic. It's the daily discipline that prevents the dramatic moments.

Daily weight & BP tracking

Same time, same scale, same arm, logged and trended for cardiology.

Sodium-restricted meals

Cooked to a 2g sodium target, with the seasoning knowledge to make it taste like food.

Cardiac medication routine

Diuretics in the morning, anticoagulants on schedule, beta-blockers consistent. Tracked and verified.

Fluid restriction support

When the cardiologist orders a 1.5L fluid limit, we make it happen across the day, not just at meals.

Cardiac rehab carryover

Daily walking, prescribed exercises, breathing work, between cardiac rehab visits.

Sleep & positioning

Two-pillow sleep, head-elevated where needed, watching for orthopnea.

Personal care

Bathing, dressing, toileting handled patiently, without the strain that triggers angina.

Appointment chaperone

Driver and note-taker for cardiology, cardiac rehab, and primary care visits.

Symptom watching

Shortness of breath, chest tightness, palpitations, ankle swelling, logged and reported.

Cognitive engagement

Conversation, music, hobbies, important for mood, which is itself a cardiac risk factor.

24-hour & overnight awake

Continuous awake coverage during post-hospital periods or for advanced heart failure.

Hospice coordination

Comfort-focused support alongside hospice for end-stage heart failure.

Conditions we know

Heart disease isn't one condition.

Care for a CABG recovery is different from care for atrial fibrillation, which is different from care for end-stage heart failure. We know the difference.

Congestive heart failure (CHF)Daily fluid and weight management is the whole game.
What families often notice

Shortness of breath, ankle swelling, daily weight changes, fatigue, sleep on multiple pillows.

Why care is different

Daily weight, sodium discipline, fluid restriction, diuretic timing, and early detection of decompensation.

After cardiac surgery (CABG, valve)Sternal precautions, sodium restriction, second-week dip.
What families often notice

Fatigue, sternal pain on coughing, mood changes, slow return of appetite.

Why care is different

We respect sternal precautions, prepare sodium-restricted meals, and reinforce cardiac rehab homework.

Atrial fibrillation & anticoagulationMedication discipline prevents stroke.
What families often notice

Palpitations, fatigue, lightheadedness, occasional shortness of breath.

Why care is different

Anticoagulant timing is non-negotiable. We track every dose, watch for bleeding, and coordinate with cardiology on INR or DOAC management.

Coronary artery diseaseAngina management and lifestyle support.
What families often notice

Chest tightness on exertion, shortness of breath, fatigue, indigestion-like discomfort.

Why care is different

We protect against exertion triggers, time nitroglycerin where prescribed, and call cardiology on changes in pattern.

End-stage heart failureComfort, dignity, and family coordination.
What families often notice

Severe shortness of breath at rest, profound fatigue, weight loss, decreasing function.

Why care is different

We coordinate with hospice or palliative care, continue the same trusted caregivers, and protect comfort at every level.

Not sure what kind of heart support fits?

Our care managers will review the cardiology notes and tell you honestly what care fits, and what doesn't.

Speak with a cardiac care expert
What to watch for

These cardiac signs need a same-day call.

Heart-failure readmissions are mostly preventable when someone trained is in the room. These are the changes we watch for from day one.

Weight up 3+ lbs in 24 hours

Fluid retention. Call cardiology today.

Shortness of breath at rest

Especially while lying flat. Heart failure decompensation until proven otherwise.

Chest pain or pressure

Especially with radiation, sweating, or shortness of breath. 911.

Bleeding while on anticoagulants

Persistent gum, nose, or wound bleeding, call same day.

This is where nurse-supervised care earns its keep. We trend the metrics, recognise decompensation early, and trigger the right call.

How we work

Cardiac care is a discipline. We treat it that way.

Heart-disease care fails as a generic checklist. Ours is built specifically around your loved one's cardiology plan.

A care manager reviews the cardiology plan

Medications, ejection fraction, fluid limits, exercise restrictions, weight targets, all in writing before the first shift.

We build the daily routine

Weight at the same time, sodium-restricted meals, medication schedule, sleep positioning, exercise targets.

We staff and supervise

Caregivers trained on cardiac signs and symptoms cover the household. Care managers spot-check.

We re-assess after every change

New medication, new diagnosis, new appointment, the plan adapts within the week.

What families say

Trusted by Houston families.

Worth asking

Questions families ask us first.

Honest answers to the things that keep families up at night.

Do you coordinate with cardiology?

Yes. Our care managers, former Neuro ICU nurses, share daily metrics with cardiology offices and adjust the home routine when the prescriber adjusts medications.

Can you handle CHF discharge from the hospital?

Yes. CHF discharges are one of our most common same-day starts. We meet you at the hospital, ride home, and start the daily-weight-and-sodium routine immediately.

How do you keep meals tasting like food at 2g sodium?

Our caregivers know the herbs, acid, and umami that replace salt. Most families say the meals taste better than what they ate before the cardiology talk.

What about cardiac rehab?

We reinforce cardiac rehab exercises between visits, daily walking, breathing work, gentle strength. Carryover is what makes rehab last.

Is heart-disease home care covered by insurance?

Long-term care insurance, VA Aid & Attendance, and some Medicare Advantage plans may cover non-medical home care. We bill long-term care insurers directly.

How many hours do families typically need?

Common arrangements range from 4 hours daily (morning routine + meal prep) to 24-hour during decompensation or post-hospitalization.

Which Houston areas do you serve?

Our cardiac-care neighborhoods are River Oaks, Memorial, Tanglewood, West University, Bellaire, the Galleria, and Uptown, plus the wider Houston metro.

Concierge home care

Personal attention. Professional discretion.

Cardiac care is daily discipline. We limit our intake so every household gets the care manager and the consistent caregivers cardiac discipline requires.

DiscretionPrivacyTrusted referralsLimited intake
Begin with a conversation

Talk to a care manager who’s actually done this.

A 15-minute conversation. No pressure, no script, and no obligation. We’ll listen to what’s happening, help you understand your options, and tell you honestly what we’d recommend.

  1. 1
    We listen.

    Tell us what’s happening and what’s worrying you most.

  2. 2
    We assess.

    A care manager helps you understand the situation and available options.

  3. 3
    We recommend.

    If home care makes sense, we’ll explain what we’d do. If it doesn’t, we’ll tell you that too.

Take the first step

At home, as it should be.

You’ve read this far because someone you love needs care. The next step is simple: a private conversation with a Care Manager, not a coordinator, not a sales line.

Reply within two hours. After hours, our care team, the same people who manage your plan, picks up.