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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Vernon, TX: the local picture

11

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

$11.65

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

1,928

residents 65 or older (20% of Vernon)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Wilbarger County)

11 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Vernon 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.

Vernon has about 1,928 residents aged 65 or older, 45% of whom report a disability.

Vernon compared with Wilbarger County and Texas

Census figure	Vernon	Wilbarger County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	46%	35%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	37%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.8%	9.7%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	20%	18%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,662	$41,875	—

Older residents in towns around Vernon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Frederick, OK	23 mi	658	41%
Altus, OK	35 mi	2,575	54%
Iowa Park, TX	38 mi	1,206	57%
Seymour, TX	38 mi	720	36%
Burkburnett, TX	42 mi	2,063	44%
Wichita Falls, TX	47 mi	14,876	39%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Vernon

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Wichita Falls, TX	50 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(940) 683-6370
Health Watch Health Care Of Altus, LLC	Altus, OK	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(580) 379-9770
Healing Hands Healthcare LLC	Wichita Falls, TX	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(940) 432-0588
Centerwell Home Health	Vernon, TX	0.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(940) 552-5351
Angels Care Home Health	Wichita Falls, TX	48 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(940) 322-1391
Wichita Home Health Service Inc	Wichita Falls, TX	48 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(940) 322-7113
Enhabit Home Health	Wichita Falls, TX	48 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(940) 691-2273
High Plains Senior Care, LLC	Amarillo, TX	164 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 355-1899

Straight-line miles from the center of Vernon. 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 Vernon

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 30% of the $3,389 monthly median income of Vernon 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 Vernon: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Vernon?

Medicare lists 11 certified agencies whose service area includes Vernon ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (5 of 5), Health Watch Health Care Of Altus, LLC (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 Vernon?

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 30% of the $3,389 monthly median income of Vernon 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 Vernon, TX