Home Health Aides in Dripping Springs, TX: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Dripping Springs, TX: the local picture

38

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

$11.65

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

1,200

residents 65 or older (16% of Dripping Springs)

30%

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

38 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Dripping Springs 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.

Dripping Springs has about 1,200 residents aged 65 or older, 30% of whom report a disability.

Dripping Springs compared with Hays County and Texas

Census figure	Dripping Springs	Hays County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	33%	35%
Residents 65 or older	16%	12%	13%
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	1.0%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	23%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.0%	9.0%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	25%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,727	$73,773	—

Older residents in towns around Dripping Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Belterra, TX	6.5 mi	657	22%
Bee Cave, TX	11 mi	1,590	49%
The Hills, TX	12 mi	861	14%
Lakeway, TX	13 mi	4,447	20%
Shady Hollow, TX	14 mi	1,089	33%
Wimberley, TX	15 mi	820	20%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Dripping Springs

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Progressive Home Health Agency	Buda, TX	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 312-5222
Accentcare Home Health Of Texas	Austin, TX	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 634-1850
Ascension At Home	Kyle, TX	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 549-3490
Choice Austin Homecare	Austin, TX	22 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	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 342-0331
Home Therapy Austin	Austin, TX	22 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	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 733-1515
Ascension At Home	Burnet, TX	41 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 756-7511

Straight-line miles from the center of Dripping Springs. 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 Dripping Springs

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 18% of the $5,644 monthly median income of Dripping Springs 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 Dripping Springs: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Dripping Springs?

Medicare lists 38 certified agencies whose service area includes Dripping Springs ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Progressive Home Health Agency (4.5 of 5), Accentcare Home Health Of Texas (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 Dripping Springs?

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 18% of the $5,644 monthly median income of Dripping Springs 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 Dripping Springs, TX