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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Harlingen, TX: the local picture

74

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

$11.65

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

11,797

residents 65 or older (16% of Harlingen)

41%

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

74 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Harlingen 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.

Harlingen has about 11,797 residents aged 65 or older, 41% of whom report a disability.

Harlingen compared with Cameron County and Texas

Census figure	Harlingen	Cameron County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	38%	35%
Residents 65 or older	16%	14%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.6%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	24%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	23%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	52%	72%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,875	$37,536	—

Older residents in towns around Harlingen

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Primera, TX	4.0 mi	451	41%
Combes, TX	4.2 mi	515	37%
San Benito, TX	5.4 mi	3,919	45%
La Feria, TX	8.3 mi	1,606	28%
Santa Rosa, TX	9.1 mi	183	45%
La Paloma, TX	10.0 mi	176	18%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Harlingen

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
United Home Care	Harlingen, TX	0.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(956) 423-4747
Paz Home Health LLC	Mcallen, TX	33 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(956) 781-8445
Health Care Unlimited, Inc.	Mcallen, TX	33 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(956) 994-9911
Valley Care Home Health Services LLC	Brownsville, TX	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(956) 542-1987
Allheal Home Health, Inc	Houston, TX	292 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(936) 756-2277
Rio Grande Home Health Agency Inc	Harlingen, TX	0.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(956) 423-7100
A Healing Touch Home Health	Weslaco, TX	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(956) 447-1803
New Life Home Health Services	Donna, TX	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(956) 783-4746

Straight-line miles from the center of Harlingen. 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 Harlingen

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 29% of the $3,490 monthly median income of Harlingen 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 Harlingen: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Harlingen?

Medicare lists 74 certified agencies whose service area includes Harlingen ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include United Home Care (5 of 5), Paz Home Health LLC (5 of 5), Health Care Unlimited, Inc. (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Harlingen?

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 29% of the $3,490 monthly median income of Harlingen 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 Harlingen, TX