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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Buda, TX: the local picture

50

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

$11.65

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

1,080

residents 65 or older (6.8% of Buda)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Hays County)

50 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Buda ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 3 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.

Buda has about 1,080 residents aged 65 or older, 30% of whom report a disability.

Buda compared with Hays County and Texas

Census figure	Buda	Hays County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	33%	35%
Residents 65 or older	6.8%	12%	13%
Residents 85 or older	0.1%	1.0%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	23%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.4%	9.0%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	25%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,875	$73,773	—

Older residents in towns around Buda

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Shady Hollow, TX	5.8 mi	1,089	33%
Kyle, TX	6.2 mi	4,526	41%
Uhland, TX	8.8 mi	150	48%
Belterra, TX	11 mi	657	22%
Barton Creek, TX	14 mi	1,378	17%
West Lake Hills, TX	15 mi	810	30%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Buda

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Royalty Care Home Health Services Inc	Round Rock, TX	32 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 244-4254
Progressive Home Health Agency	Buda, TX	0.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 312-5222
Ascension At Home	Kyle, TX	5.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 549-3490
Accentcare Home Health Of Texas	Austin, TX	6.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 634-1850
Choice Austin Homecare	Austin, TX	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 637-1550
Centerwell Home Health	Austin, TX	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 342-0331
Home Therapy Austin	Austin, TX	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 637-1550
Elara Caring	Round Rock, TX	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 733-1515

Straight-line miles from the center of Buda. 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 Buda

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 21% of the $4,740 monthly median income of Buda 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 Buda: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Buda?

Medicare lists 50 certified agencies whose service area includes Buda ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Royalty Care Home Health Services Inc (5 of 5), Progressive Home Health Agency (4.5 of 5), Ascension At Home (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Buda?

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 21% of the $4,740 monthly median income of Buda 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 Buda, TX