Home Health Aides in Abernathy, TX: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Abernathy, TX: the local picture

15

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

$11.65

median hourly wage of home care aides in Texas (BLS, May 2025)

409

residents 65 or older (12% of Abernathy)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Hale County)

15 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Abernathy ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 6 of those list home health aide services. Agency aides are usually part of care a doctor orders. For help beyond those visits, families hire an aide directly.

Home health and personal care aides in Texas earn a median $11.65 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $10.97 and $13.23.

Abernathy has about 409 residents aged 65 or older, 48% of whom report a disability.

Abernathy compared with Hale County and Texas

Census figure	Abernathy	Hale County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	45%	35%
Residents 65 or older	12%	14%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.9%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	31%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	14%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	21%	37%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,875	$35,842	—

Older residents in towns around Abernathy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Shallowater, TX	12 mi	386	42%
Lubbock, TX	18 mi	33,912	39%
Wolfforth, TX	24 mi	584	57%
Plainview, TX	26 mi	2,963	46%
Littlefield, TX	28 mi	885	46%
Slaton, TX	29 mi	696	39%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Abernathy

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Cuidado Casero Home Health Lubbock	Lubbock, TX	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 785-7903
Centerwell Home Health	Lubbock, TX	22 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 784-3838
Umc Home Health And Hospice, An Amedisys Partner	Lubbock, TX	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(806) 516-8004
Compassion Home Health Care	Lubbock, TX	22 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(806) 712-1110
Direct Health Care, Inc.	Lubbock, TX	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 793-3999
Beyondfaith Homecare & Rehab LLC	Lubbock, TX	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 203-8200
Elite Home Health	Amarillo, TX	93 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(806) 356-8911
Accentcare Health	Lubbock, TX	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(806) 791-2100

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

What it covers

What a home health aide can help with

Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
Transfers, walking and positioning
Meals and help with eating
Medication reminders

Cost

What home health aides costs in Abernathy

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 45% of the $2,240 monthly median income of Abernathy 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 home health aide

Federal rules require home health aides who work for Medicare-certified agencies to complete at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, or pass a competency evaluation (42 CFR 484.80). Many states add their own requirements.

Questions worth asking: Where did you train, and can I see the certificate? Have you worked for a home health agency? Which transfers and equipment are you trained on? More in our home health aides guide.

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

Questions

Home Health Aides in Abernathy: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Abernathy?

Medicare lists 15 certified agencies whose service area includes Abernathy ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Cuidado Casero Home Health Lubbock (5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Umc Home Health And Hospice, An Amedisys Partner (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Abernathy?

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 45% of the $2,240 monthly median income of Abernathy 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).

What is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?

Both are trained in personal care. A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state exam and is on the state nurse aide registry, and often works in nursing homes and hospitals. A home health aide is trained for care in the home. Neither does skilled nursing.

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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.

Home Health Aides in Abernathy, TX