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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Olney, TX: the local picture

14

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

$11.65

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

472

residents 65 or older (16% of Olney)

36%

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

14 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Olney ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 7 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.

Olney has about 472 residents aged 65 or older, 36% of whom report a disability.

Olney compared with Young County and Texas

Census figure	Olney	Young County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	38%	35%
Residents 65 or older	16%	21%	13%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	34%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	9.4%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	16%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,382	$51,150	—

Older residents in towns around Olney

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Graham, TX	21 mi	1,758	47%
Seymour, TX	33 mi	720	36%
Jacksboro, TX	36 mi	532	34%
Wichita Falls, TX	40 mi	14,876	39%
Iowa Park, TX	42 mi	1,206	57%
Breckenridge, TX	43 mi	676	40%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Olney

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Wichita Falls, TX	38 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(940) 683-6370
1ST Texas Home Health	Wichita Falls, TX	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(940) 763-9500
Healing Hands Healthcare LLC	Wichita Falls, TX	40 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(940) 432-0588
Centerwell Home Health	Albany, TX	55 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(325) 762-2854
Above & Beyond Home Health & Rehab	Fort Worth, TX	91 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 406-2273
First Texas Home Health	Whitesboro, TX	110 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 564-9111
Centerwell Home Health	Plano, TX	123 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 514-8284
Beyondfaith Homecare & Rehab Of Graham LLC	Graham, TX	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(940) 521-0300

Straight-line miles from the center of Olney. 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 Olney

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 39% of the $2,615 monthly median income of Olney 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 Olney: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Olney?

Medicare lists 14 certified agencies whose service area includes Olney ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (5 of 5), 1ST Texas Home Health (4.5 of 5), Healing Hands Healthcare LLC (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Olney?

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 39% of the $2,615 monthly median income of Olney 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 Olney, TX