Adult Disability Care in Alton, TX: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Alton, TX: the local picture

9.8%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (10% in Hidalgo County)

536

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

3.4%

of households have no vehicle (5.6% in Hidalgo County)

87

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Alton ZIP codes in their service area

About 1,132 Alton residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (9.8%; 10% in Hidalgo County).

536 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

3.4% of Alton households have no vehicle (5.6% in Hidalgo County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Alton compared with Hidalgo County and Texas

Census figure	Alton	Hidalgo County	Texas
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	9.8%	10%	10%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	4.6%	4.0%	3.4%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	5.6%	5.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	87%	80%	35%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	47%	35%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	39%	22%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,710	$35,326	—

Older residents in towns around Alton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Palmhurst, TX	2.3 mi	340	13%
La Homa, TX	3.0 mi	1,052	10%
Doffing, TX	4.7 mi	383	19%
Palmview, TX	5.9 mi	2,839	13%
Mission, TX	5.9 mi	13,380	11%
McAllen, TX	6.0 mi	18,978	9.6%

Home health agencies serving Alton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Paz Home Health LLC	Mcallen, TX	6.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(956) 781-8445
Health Care Unlimited, Inc.	Mcallen, TX	6.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(956) 994-9911
United Home Care	Harlingen, TX	39 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(956) 423-4747
Allheal Home Health, Inc	Houston, TX	304 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(936) 756-2277
New Life Home Health Services	Donna, TX	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(956) 783-4746

Straight-line miles from the center of Alton. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a disability support caregiver can help with

Personal care, on the person’s terms
Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
Keeping routines the person sets

Cost

What disability care for adults costs in Alton

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $2,393 monthly median income of Alton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see STAR+PLUS in Texas: using consumer directed services to pay a family caregiver.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a disability support caregiver

Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.

Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Disability Care for Adults in Alton: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Alton?

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $2,393 monthly median income of Alton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?

Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide STAR+PLUS in Texas: using consumer directed services to pay a family caregiver covers Texas.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Alton, TX