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Home Health Aides in Houston, 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 Houston for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Home Health Aides in Houston, TX: the local picture

469
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Houston ZIP codes in their service area
$11.65
median hourly wage of home care aides in Texas (BLS, May 2025)
286,751
residents 65 or older (12% of Houston)
36%
of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Harris County)

469 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Houston ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 8 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.

Houston has about 286,751 residents aged 65 or older, 36% of whom report a disability.

Houston compared with Harris County and Texas

Census figureHoustonHarris CountyTexas
Residents 65+ with a disability36%34%35%
Residents 65 or older12%12%13%
Residents 85 or older1.4%1.1%1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone31%25%25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)17%14%12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home47%45%35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$50,324$58,641—

Older residents in towns around Houston

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
West University Place, TX5.5 mi2,53312%
Hunters Creek Village, TX6.6 mi76011%
Spring Valley Village, TX6.9 mi67812%
Bellaire, TX7.1 mi3,18619%
Piney Point Village, TX7.9 mi66017%
Bunker Hill Village, TX8.7 mi63512%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Houston

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
All About Home Care, Inc.Houston, TX1.7 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(713) 802-1211
Xtra-Care Home Health IncHouston, TX11 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(713) 270-1160
Tawl Health Care IncHouston, TX13 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(713) 777-9171
Providian Health Care IncHouston, TX14 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(281) 997-6272
St Clare Home Care, Inc.Houston, TX15 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(713) 572-4663
Elara CaringPasadena, TX15 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(713) 780-2390
Healing Source Home Care IncStafford, TX16 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(281) 242-4325
Ace Healthcare Services IncMissouri City, TX18 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(713) 978-6600

Straight-line miles from the center of Houston. 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 Houston

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 24% of the $4,194 monthly median income of Houston 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 Houston: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Houston?

Medicare lists 469 certified agencies whose service area includes Houston ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include All About Home Care, Inc. (5 of 5), Xtra-Care Home Health Inc (5 of 5), Tawl Health Care Inc (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Houston?

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 24% of the $4,194 monthly median income of Houston 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.

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