Home Health Aides in Bay City, TX
Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in Bay City for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in Bay City, TX: the local picture
24 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Bay City 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.
Bay City has about 1,963 residents aged 65 or older, 37% of whom report a disability.
Bay City compared with Matagorda County and Texas
| Census figure | Bay City | Matagorda County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 37% | 41% | 35% |
| Residents 65 or older | 11% | 18% | 13% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 37% | 29% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 14% | 13% | 12% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 34% | 27% | 35% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $46,250 | $45,333 | — |
Older residents in towns around Bay City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweeny, TX | 16 mi | 650 | 18% |
| Wild Peach Village, TX | 21 mi | 706 | 47% |
| West Columbia, TX | 22 mi | 770 | 51% |
| El Campo, TX | 24 mi | 2,023 | 38% |
| Brazoria, TX | 24 mi | 534 | 43% |
| Wharton, TX | 25 mi | 1,363 | 54% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Bay City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aging Gracefully Home Health | Richmond, TX | 47 mi | 5 of 5 | — | (281) 925-7621 |
| Caring Angels Home Health | Richmond, TX | 47 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (866) 344-2821 |
| Accentcare Home Health Of Texas | Wharton, TX | 25 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy | (979) 532-8584 |
| Accentcare Home Health Of Texas | Galveston, TX | 71 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (409) 762-5753 |
| Stat Home Health Houston Bellaire, LLC | Pearland, TX | 58 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (281) 997-7118 |
| Accentcare Home Health Of Houston - North, LLC | Houston, TX | 62 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (281) 592-0632 |
| Angels Care Home Health | Bay City, TX | 8.7 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (979) 244-0600 |
| Iph Home Health Care | Lake Jackson, TX | 32 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (979) 529-2500 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Bay City. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a home health aide can help with
- Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
- Transfers, walking and positioning
- Meals and help with eating
- Medication reminders
What home health aides costs in Bay City
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 26% of the $3,854 monthly median income of Bay City 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.
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.
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Home Health Aides in Bay City: common questions
Which home health agencies serve Bay City?
Medicare lists 24 certified agencies whose service area includes Bay City ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Aging Gracefully Home Health (5 of 5), Caring Angels Home Health (5 of 5), Accentcare Home Health Of Texas (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health aides cost in Bay City?
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 26% of the $3,854 monthly median income of Bay City 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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Home Health Aides in nearby cities
- Home Health Aides in Sweeny, TX
- Home Health Aides in Wild Peach Village, TX
- Home Health Aides in West Columbia, TX
- Home Health Aides in El Campo, TX
- Home Health Aides in Brazoria, TX
- Home Health Aides in Wharton, TX
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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.
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