In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in La Paloma, TX
Support at home for adults under 65 with a physical, intellectual or developmental disability, so they can live as independently as they choose. Post what you need in La Paloma for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in La Paloma, TX: the local picture
About 143 La Paloma residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (8.9%; 9.7% in Cameron County).
0 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
7.9% of La Paloma households have no vehicle (6.6% in Cameron County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
La Paloma compared with Cameron County and Texas
| Census figure | La Paloma | Cameron County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 8.9% | 9.7% | 10% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 0.0% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 81% | 72% | 35% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 18% | 38% | 35% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 20% | 23% | 12% |
Older residents in towns around La Paloma
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz, TX | 1.7 mi | 633 | 5.0% |
| San Benito, TX | 5.4 mi | 3,919 | 17% |
| Rancho Viejo, TX | 6.3 mi | 434 | 5.3% |
| Harlingen, TX | 10.0 mi | 11,797 | 13% |
| Los Fresnos, TX | 10 mi | 703 | 6.5% |
| Laureles, TX | 11 mi | 486 | 11% |
Home health agencies serving La Paloma
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Home Care | Harlingen, TX | 10 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (956) 423-4747 |
| Paz Home Health LLC | Mcallen, TX | 38 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (956) 781-8445 |
| Health Care Unlimited, Inc. | Mcallen, TX | 38 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (956) 994-9911 |
| Valley Care Home Health Services LLC | Brownsville, TX | 15 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (956) 542-1987 |
| Allheal Home Health, Inc | Houston, TX | 299 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (936) 756-2277 |
Straight-line miles from the center of La Paloma. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What disability care for adults costs in La Paloma
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. 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.
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.
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Disability Care for Adults in La Paloma: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in La Paloma?
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. 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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Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz, TX
- Disability Care for Adults in San Benito, TX
- Disability Care for Adults in Rancho Viejo, TX
- Disability Care for Adults in Harlingen, TX
- Disability Care for Adults in Los Fresnos, TX
- Disability Care for Adults in Laureles, TX
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Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.
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