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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Columbus, TX: the local picture

12

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

$11.65

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

752

residents 65 or older (19% of Columbus)

51%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Colorado County)

12 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Columbus 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.

Columbus has about 752 residents aged 65 or older, 51% of whom report a disability.

Columbus compared with Colorado County and Texas

Census figure	Columbus	Colorado County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	37%	35%
Residents 65 or older	19%	23%	13%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	3.7%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	10%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	32%	18%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,708	$52,516	—

Older residents in towns around Columbus

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Weimar, TX	13 mi	629	25%
Eagle Lake, TX	16 mi	512	32%
Schulenburg, TX	21 mi	663	39%
La Grange, TX	24 mi	857	23%
Sealy, TX	24 mi	1,341	31%
Bellville, TX	25 mi	1,025	42%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Columbus

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Round Rock, TX	87 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 733-1515
Regency Home Health Of Schulenburg	Schulenburg, TX	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(979) 743-4663
Accentcare Home Health Of College Station	College Station, TX	58 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(979) 846-1283
Advanced Home Health Services	Seguin, TX	85 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(830) 379-6171
Angels Care Home Health	Bay City, TX	70 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(979) 244-0600
Enhabit Home Health	San Antonio, TX	116 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(210) 824-0144
1ST Texas Home Health	Sealy, TX	25 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(979) 877-0900
Jol Healthcare	Bastrop, TX	53 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 786-4198

Straight-line miles from the center of Columbus. 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 Columbus

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 23% of the $4,476 monthly median income of Columbus 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 Columbus: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Columbus?

Medicare lists 12 certified agencies whose service area includes Columbus ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (4.5 of 5), Regency Home Health Of Schulenburg (4 of 5), Accentcare Home Health Of College Station (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Columbus?

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 23% of the $4,476 monthly median income of Columbus 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 Columbus, TX