Home Health Aides in Karnes City, 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 Karnes City for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in Karnes City, TX: the local picture
9 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Karnes City ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 6 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.
Karnes City has about 330 residents aged 65 or older, 45% of whom report a disability.
Karnes City compared with Karnes County and Texas
| Census figure | Karnes City | Karnes County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 45% | 36% | 35% |
| Residents 65 or older | 9.2% | 15% | 13% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 20% | 36% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 2.6% | 14% | 12% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 27% | 25% | 35% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $55,972 | $36,591 | — |
Older residents in towns around Karnes City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenedy, TX | 6.0 mi | 555 | 46% |
| Floresville, TX | 24 mi | 1,524 | 66% |
| Beeville, TX | 34 mi | 1,709 | 56% |
| Pleasanton, TX | 36 mi | 1,799 | 37% |
| Sandy Oaks, TX | 37 mi | 1,137 | 26% |
| Jourdanton, TX | 39 mi | 466 | 38% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Karnes City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connally Memorial Home Health | Floresville, TX | 26 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides | (830) 393-1540 |
| Adoration Home Health | San Antonio, TX | 60 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (830) 216-7111 |
| Capitol Home Health | San Antonio, TX | 60 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (210) 538-9090 |
| Elite Home Health | Jourdanton, TX | 39 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy | (830) 281-8136 |
| Advanced Home Health Services | Seguin, TX | 47 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (830) 379-6171 |
| Kaiser Home Health Services | Kenedy, TX | 6.5 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (830) 583-4558 |
| Exclusive Home Health And Hospice, Inc | Beeville, TX | 33 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (361) 358-2468 |
| Legacy Home Health Agency Inc | Corpus Christi, TX | 82 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (361) 855-0848 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Karnes City. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a home health aide can help with
- Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
- Transfers, walking and positioning
- Meals and help with eating
- Medication reminders
What home health aides costs in Karnes City
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 22% of the $4,664 monthly median income of Karnes City 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.
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.
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Home Health Aides in Karnes City: common questions
Which home health agencies serve Karnes City?
Medicare lists 9 certified agencies whose service area includes Karnes City ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Connally Memorial Home Health (5 of 5), Adoration Home Health (4.5 of 5), Capitol Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health aides cost in Karnes City?
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 22% of the $4,664 monthly median income of Karnes City 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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