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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Portland, TX: the local picture

40

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

$11.65

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

2,865

residents 65 or older (14% of Portland)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (51% in San Patricio County)

40 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Portland 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.

Portland has about 2,865 residents aged 65 or older, 45% of whom report a disability.

Portland compared with San Patricio County and Texas

Census figure	Portland	San Patricio County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	51%	35%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.6%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.0%	14%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	23%	30%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,286	$44,209	—

Older residents in towns around Portland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Taft, TX	7.3 mi	341	63%
Ingleside, TX	7.7 mi	1,234	48%
Corpus Christi, TX	13 mi	49,555	39%
Aransas Pass, TX	14 mi	1,807	33%
Sinton, TX	15 mi	753	52%
Port Aransas, TX	16 mi	1,075	23%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Portland

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Angel Bright Home Health Inc	Corpus Christi, TX	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(361) 986-1102
Corpus Christi Healthcare At Home	Corpus Christi, TX	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(361) 880-7912
Choice Health At Home	Corpus Christi, TX	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(361) 933-0101
Home Therapy Austin	Austin, TX	172 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 637-1550
American Medical Home Health Services	Corpus Christi, TX	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(361) 887-9760
Pam Health At Home	Buda, TX	155 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 295-7000
Central Home Health Services Of Texas LLC	Houston, TX	170 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(713) 461-5696
UT Health East Texas Home Health Services	Pittsburg, TX	378 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(903) 887-3556

Straight-line miles from the center of Portland. 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 Portland

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 $6,191 monthly median income of Portland 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 Portland: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Portland?

Medicare lists 40 certified agencies whose service area includes Portland ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Angel Bright Home Health Inc (5 of 5), Corpus Christi Healthcare At Home (4.5 of 5), Choice Health At Home (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Portland?

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 $6,191 monthly median income of Portland 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 Portland, TX