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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Odessa, TX: the local picture

22

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

$11.65

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

11,642

residents 65 or older (10% of Odessa)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Ector County)

22 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Odessa 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.

Odessa has about 11,642 residents aged 65 or older, 42% of whom report a disability.

Odessa compared with Ector County and Texas

Census figure	Odessa	Ector County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	40%	35%
Residents 65 or older	10%	9.9%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	0.9%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	38%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	18%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	44%	47%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,391	$41,039	—

Older residents in towns around Odessa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
West Odessa, TX	9.5 mi	3,274	29%
Midland, TX	17 mi	13,847	41%
Andrews, TX	33 mi	1,287	35%
Crane, TX	34 mi	314	5.2%
Stanton, TX	37 mi	211	32%
Kermit, TX	44 mi	757	31%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Odessa

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Midland Health At Home	Midland, TX	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(432) 218-7996
Accentcare Health And Personal Care Services Of Texas	Odessa, TX	0.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(432) 550-1700
St Josephs Home Health Inc	Midland, TX	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(432) 684-5858
Accentcare Health	Odessa, TX	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(432) 550-1700
Home Preferred Senior Care	San Angelo, TX	114 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(325) 703-2999
Nursex Home Health Services LLC	Odessa, TX	1.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(432) 550-0268
Martin County Home Health	Stanton, TX	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(432) 607-2516
Excelacare Home Health	Big Spring, TX	59 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(432) 235-1164

Straight-line miles from the center of Odessa. 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 Odessa

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 $3,449 monthly median income of Odessa 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 Odessa: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Odessa?

Medicare lists 22 certified agencies whose service area includes Odessa ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Midland Health At Home (5 of 5), Accentcare Health And Personal Care Services Of Texas (4.5 of 5), St Josephs Home Health Inc (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Odessa?

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 $3,449 monthly median income of Odessa 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 Odessa, TX