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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Huntsville, TX: the local picture

52

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

$11.65

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

5,567

residents 65 or older (12% of Huntsville)

34%

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

52 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Huntsville 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.

Huntsville has about 5,567 residents aged 65 or older, 34% of whom report a disability.

Huntsville compared with Walker County and Texas

Census figure	Huntsville	Walker County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	37%	35%
Residents 65 or older	12%	14%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.7%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	34%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	21%	18%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,353	$48,102	—

Older residents in towns around Huntsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Willis, TX	19 mi	947	29%
Panorama Village, TX	22 mi	743	32%
Conroe, TX	26 mi	13,530	32%
Madisonville, TX	27 mi	892	30%
Onalaska, TX	28 mi	540	49%
West Livingston, TX	32 mi	987	52%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Huntsville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Conroe, TX	26 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(936) 539-9846
Abundant Home Health LLC	Arlington, TX	169 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 633-3152
Phoenix Family Healthcare Inc.	Houston, TX	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(281) 525-6020
Allheal Home Health, Inc	Houston, TX	50 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(936) 756-2277
Doctor's Choice Home Care	Lufkin, TX	62 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(833) 365-2464
Reliant At Home	Lufkin, TX	62 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 344-2821
Choice Homecare	Katy, TX	67 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(979) 848-8925
Home Therapy Austin	Austin, TX	134 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 637-1550

Straight-line miles from the center of Huntsville. 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 Huntsville

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 28% of the $3,613 monthly median income of Huntsville 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 Huntsville: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Huntsville?

Medicare lists 52 certified agencies whose service area includes Huntsville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (5 of 5), Abundant Home Health LLC (5 of 5), Phoenix Family Healthcare Inc. (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Huntsville?

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 28% of the $3,613 monthly median income of Huntsville 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 Huntsville, TX