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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Ponder, TX: the local picture

41

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

$11.65

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

280

residents 65 or older (11% of Ponder)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Denton County)

41 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Ponder 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.

Ponder has about 280 residents aged 65 or older, 33% of whom report a disability.

Ponder compared with Denton County and Texas

Census figure	Ponder	Denton County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	28%	35%
Residents 65 or older	11%	12%	13%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.0%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	21%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.2%	6.7%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	25%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,190	$78,360	—

Older residents in towns around Ponder

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Justin, TX	6.3 mi	504	31%
Northlake, TX	7.2 mi	520	29%
Krum, TX	7.7 mi	610	31%
Argyle, TX	8.3 mi	970	14%
Denton, TX	9.5 mi	19,052	31%
Roanoke, TX	12 mi	1,022	38%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Ponder

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Abundant Home Health LLC	Arlington, TX	30 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 633-3152
Lucent Home Health LLC	Plano, TX	34 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(972) 664-0945
Accentcare Home Health Of Denton	Denton, TX	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(940) 891-1161
Independence Home Health LLC	Lewisville, TX	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(469) 455-1797
Chosen Home Health Service Inc	Dallas, TX	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 590-0237
Centerwell Home Health	Weatherford, TX	41 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 599-0192
First Texas Home Health	Whitesboro, TX	41 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 564-9111
Elara Caring	Sherman, TX	51 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 892-3163

Straight-line miles from the center of Ponder. 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 Ponder

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 16% of the $6,349 monthly median income of Ponder 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 Ponder: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Ponder?

Medicare lists 41 certified agencies whose service area includes Ponder ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Abundant Home Health LLC (5 of 5), Lucent Home Health LLC (5 of 5), Accentcare Home Health Of Denton (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Ponder?

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 16% of the $6,349 monthly median income of Ponder 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.

Home Health Aides in Ponder, TX