Home Health Aides in Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande City for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in Rio Grande City, TX: the local picture
57 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Rio Grande 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.
Rio Grande City has about 1,552 residents aged 65 or older, 51% of whom report a disability.
Rio Grande City compared with Starr County and Texas
| Census figure | Rio Grande City | Starr County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 51% | 57% | 35% |
| Residents 65 or older | 10% | 11% | 13% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 19% | 30% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 17% | 37% | 12% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 88% | 91% | 35% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $55,933 | $22,365 | — |
Older residents in towns around Rio Grande City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escobares, TX | 8.8 mi | 396 | 61% |
| Roma, TX | 12 mi | 1,712 | 63% |
| Sullivan City, TX | 18 mi | 546 | 50% |
| La Joya, TX | 23 mi | 504 | 54% |
| Salida del Sol Estates, TX | 24 mi | 227 | 18% |
| Penitas, TX | 25 mi | 696 | 63% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Rio Grande City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care Unlimited, Inc. | Mcallen, TX | 38 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (956) 994-9911 |
| New Life Home Health Services | Donna, TX | 50 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy | (956) 783-4746 |
| A Healing Touch Home Health | Weslaco, TX | 54 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (956) 447-1803 |
| Caridad Healthcare Inc | Roma, TX | 12 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (956) 519-3227 |
| Dulce Esperanza Home Health Care LLC | Mcallen, TX | 38 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (956) 580-2119 |
| With Open Arms Healthcare LLC | Mcallen, TX | 38 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (956) 994-9898 |
| Saint Matthew Home Health Care LLC | Pharr, TX | 42 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (956) 994-8989 |
| Sunglo Home Health Services Inc | Mission, TX | 33 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (956) 488-0999 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande 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 $4,661 monthly median income of Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande City: common questions
Which home health agencies serve Rio Grande City?
Medicare lists 57 certified agencies whose service area includes Rio Grande City ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Health Care Unlimited, Inc. (5 of 5), New Life Home Health Services (4 of 5), A Healing Touch Home Health (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health aides cost in Rio Grande 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 $4,661 monthly median income of Rio Grande 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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Home Health Aides in nearby cities
- Home Health Aides in Escobares, TX
- Home Health Aides in Roma, TX
- Home Health Aides in Sullivan City, TX
- Home Health Aides in La Joya, TX
- Home Health Aides in Salida del Sol Estates, TX
- Home Health Aides in Penitas, TX
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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.
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