A grandfather reading to his granddaughter in the living room

Our story

How we got here

The people, the place and the promise behind every day of care.

Our story

How Kinfolk got started

A nurse sorting an older man's medications with him at the dining table
Chapter 01

2009 · A notebook full of names

Shelby opens Kinfolk with two nurses and a notebook of patients she'd promised to keep checking on.

A therapist guiding an older man through shoulder stretches
Chapter 02

2013 · Therapy joins the family

We add physical and occupational therapists, and start teaching families alongside every patient.

An older couple writing down blood-pressure readings at the table
Chapter 03

2019 · The family programs

Caregiver training, family huddles and grandkid helper lessons become part of every plan of care.

Two caregivers helping an older man with his notebook at the table
Chapter 04

Today · Four counties, one big family

Thirty-one clinicians and staff, a nurse on the phone all night, and the same idea: healing goes better with your people around.

  • 2009caring for Brown County
  • 4counties around Lake Brownwood
  • 31nurses, therapists and aides
  • 48 hrsfrom referral to first visit

Ratings & recognition · sample

  • Community Choice · Best Home Health Agency
  • Regional Business Journal · Best Places to Work
  • Area Agency on Aging · Community Partner
  • County Chamber · Small Business of the Year
  • Family Caregiver Coalition · Partner
  • Regional Hospital Network · Preferred Partner
  • Hometown Newspaper · Readers' Favorite

Ready when your family is.

Call, text, or ask your doctor or the hospital to send the referral to Kinfolk Home Health.