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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Athens, TX: the local picture

43

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

$11.65

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

2,563

residents 65 or older (19% of Athens)

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Henderson County)

43 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Athens ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 5 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.

Athens has about 2,563 residents aged 65 or older, 47% of whom report a disability.

Athens compared with Henderson County and Texas

Census figure	Athens	Henderson County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	38%	35%
Residents 65 or older	19%	23%	13%
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	2.5%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	29%	11%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,845	$50,292	—

Older residents in towns around Athens

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Gun Barrel City, TX	20 mi	1,740	41%
Mabank, TX	20 mi	621	49%
Chandler, TX	22 mi	1,368	36%
Shadybrook, TX	24 mi	540	40%
Canton, TX	24 mi	819	31%
Van, TX	25 mi	361	19%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Athens

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ultimate Plus Home Care	Mesquite, TX	63 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 240-5300
Ultimate Home Health Care	Mesquite, TX	63 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 240-4700
New Vision Home Health Services Inc	Desoto, TX	66 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 227-3000
Lucent Home Health LLC	Plano, TX	78 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(972) 664-0945
A-1 Phoenix Healthcare, LLC	Irving, TX	82 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 591-0110
Centerwell Home Health	Athens, TX	2.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(903) 675-5184
Vitalcaring Group	Tyler, TX	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 509-4555
Paradigm Homecare	Tyler, TX	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(903) 581-1223

Straight-line miles from the center of Athens. 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 Athens

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 28% of the $3,570 monthly median income of Athens 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 Athens: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Athens?

Medicare lists 43 certified agencies whose service area includes Athens ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Ultimate Plus Home Care (5 of 5), Ultimate Home Health Care (5 of 5), New Vision Home Health Services Inc (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Athens?

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 28% of the $3,570 monthly median income of Athens 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 Athens, TX