San Antonio, Texas

210-277-8888

Homemaking support at home in San Antonio

A home that is looked after is easier to live in. Havilah Cottage caregivers keep things clean, comfortable, and organized, so your loved one can put their attention on their own well-being rather than on the jobs waiting to be done.

  • Compassionate care
  • Personalized support
  • Respect
  • Trust

Why families choose Havilah Cottage

Care Built Around What Matters Most.

Our approach to care is guided by five core values: dignity, compassion, reliability, integrity, and excellence. We focus on understanding each person's needs, honoring their choices, and providing thoughtful support for individuals and families.

  • Dignity

    We honor every client as an individual.

  • Compassion

    We care like family.

  • Reliability

    We show up on time, every time.

  • Integrity

    Honest. Transparent.

  • Excellence

    Continuously train and improve.

What homemaking includes

A caregiver in Havilah Cottage scrubs standing in a home.

Light housekeeping and laundry

Havilah Cottage caregivers assist with everyday household tasks based on each person's needs and preferences.

That means the jobs that quietly pile up when they get harder to manage: the tidying, the surfaces, the washing and the bed linen. Done the way your loved one has always done them, not the way a checklist says.

What this includes

  • Light housekeeping and tidying
  • Laundry and linen changes
  • Work that follows their own preferences
A caregiver and an older woman prepare food together at a kitchen island.

Meal preparation and kitchen support

Cooking for one is a chore, and it is often the first thing to slip. Caregivers prepare meals and keep the kitchen in order, working to what your loved one actually likes rather than to a fixed menu.

What this includes

  • Meal preparation and kitchen support
  • Food chosen to their own preferences
  • A kitchen left clean and in order

Care that often goes alongside

Homemaking is frequently one part of the support a household needs. These are the others Havilah Cottage provides.

What to expect

Your care journey begins with a single phone call.

  1. Contact

    You call 210-277-8888 or send a care request, and we listen to what your family needs.

  2. Consultation

    We meet with you and your loved one to understand their needs, preferences, routines, and goals.

  3. Care planning

    We create a personalized care plan based on the individual's needs and review it with the family before care begins.

  4. Care begins

    We match your loved one with a caregiver based on their needs, preferences, and care requirements.

  5. Ongoing support

    We stay connected with your family, review the care provided, and make adjustments as needs change.

Common homemaking challenges

Housework is usually the first thing to slip, and the last thing anyone wants to ask for help with. These are the situations families bring to Havilah Cottage most often.

Homemaking challenges and how Havilah Cottage helps.
Challenge What it looks like How Havilah Cottage helps
Jobs piling up Tidying and the kitchen slip down the list, and the backlog starts to be a worry in itself. Light housekeeping and tidying as a regular part of the visit, before it builds up.
Laundry falling behind Clean clothes and fresh bed linen stop being something anyone can take for granted. Laundry and linen changes, done to your loved one's own preferences.
Meals getting simpler Cooking for one stops feeling worth the effort, so meals shrink to whatever is quickest. Meal preparation and kitchen support, based on what they actually like to eat.
A home that feels like work Undone jobs make the house feel like a burden rather than somewhere comfortable to be. A home kept clean, comfortable, and organized, so attention can go on well-being instead.

Meet the owner

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Olayemi Martins

Owner/Administrator

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Where we provide care

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Service area

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Frequently asked questions

How do I request care services?

You can contact Havilah Cottage or submit a Request Care form to begin the process. We will learn more about your situation, discuss the support you are looking for, and explain the next steps.

How do I get started with care?

Every situation is different. Our team can help you understand your options and identify the level of support that best fits your loved one's needs.

How can my family be involved?

Families can share their loved one's needs, preferences, routines, and care goals throughout the care process. We value family input and encourage open communication so support can remain aligned with the individual's needs.

What types of home care services are available?

Our home care services include Personal Care, Companion Care, Homemaking, Respite Care, and additional support options. Each service is designed to provide compassionate, practical support based on each individual's needs, preferences, and routines. View our services or call 210-277-8888 to learn more.


Let's talk about your family

Call and speak with someone directly, or send a care request and we will come back to you.